| Application Status | OPEN |
| Closing Date | 5 October 2026 |
| Provider | Pharmaceutical Society of South Africa (PSSA) |
| Programme | Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education (FPE) Bursaries |
| Fields of Study | BPharm; Pharmacy-related Master’s and Doctoral studies |
| Study Level | Undergraduate; Postgraduate |
| Institution Scope | Recognised South African institutions |
| Citizenship | South African |
| Funding | Amount and specific funding breakdown not specified |
| Service Contract | Not specified |
| Academic Year | 2027 |
WHAT FIELDS OF STUDY DOES THE PSSA BURSARY COVER?
The Pharmaceutical Society of South Africa (PSSA) administers bursaries through the Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education (FPE) for pharmacy studies at recognised South African institutions.
- Undergraduate: Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm)
- Postgraduate: Master’s and Doctoral studies in pharmacy-related subjects
Similar Bursaries
- See other Medical Bursaries and Scholarships in South Africa
- See other Postgraduate Bursaries and Scholarships available
- See other Bursaries Still Open for Applications for year 2027
WHAT ARE THE PSSA BURSARY REQUIREMENTS?
UNDERGRADUATE REQUIREMENTS
- Be a South African citizen.
- Have completed Matric.
- Be studying full-time towards a BPharm qualification.
- Be entering the second, third or fourth year of BPharm study in 2027.
- Be studying at a recognised tertiary institution in South Africa.
- Meet the bursary’s academic and financial assessment requirements.
- Be a PSSA student member where required by the current application conditions.
Undergraduate applications are assessed with consideration given to the student’s financial circumstances, academic achievement and other financial assistance received.
POSTGRADUATE REQUIREMENTS
- Be a South African citizen.
- Have completed an undergraduate qualification.
- Be studying full-time towards a Master’s or Doctoral qualification in a pharmacy-related subject.
- Be registered at a recognised South African institution.
- Be a PSSA member.
Postgraduate applications are assessed on project viability and academic potential, which account for 60%, and financial need, which accounts for 40%.
WHAT DOES THE PSSA BURSARY COVER?
The PSSA/FPE bursary provides financial assistance for eligible pharmacy students. The current 2027 PSSA bursary information does not specify a fixed award amount or provide a current itemised breakdown of expenses covered.
- Award period: One academic year at a time.
- Renewal: Students seeking funding for another academic year must submit a new application.
- Existing loans or student debt: Not covered.
Service obligation: Not specified.
HOW DO I APPLY FOR THE PSSA BURSARY?
Undergraduate applications must be completed through the PSSA Bursary Application 2027 official page.
Posgraduate applications have closed and will re-open in May 2027.
WHAT DOCUMENTS ARE NEEDED FOR THE PSSA BURSARY?
- Certified copy of your South African ID.
- Certified copy of your full tertiary academic record or transcript.
- Motivational letter from a Pharmacy lecturer.
- Completed financial declaration.
- Supporting proof of household income, where applicable, such as payslips, a balance sheet, an affidavit or proof of pension income.
Certified copies should be submitted rather than original documents. Incomplete applications may not be considered.
WHEN IS THE CLOSING DATE FOR THE PSSA BURSARY?
The undergraduate bursary closes on 5 October 2026. Applications received after the closing date will be rejected.
The postgraduate bursary is currently closed. The PSSA states that the 2027 postgraduate application form will be made available in May 2027.
HOW DO I CONTACT THE PSSA ABOUT THE BURSARY?
- Contact: Ms Nitsa Manolis, FPE Administrator
- Telephone: 012 470 9562
- Email: nitsa@pssa.org.za
- General PSSA telephone: 012 470 9550
- Official website: Pharmaceutical Society of South Africa
ABOUT THE PHARMACEUTICAL SOCIETY OF SOUTH AFRICA
The Pharmaceutical Society of South Africa (PSSA) is a professional organisation representing the pharmacy profession in South Africa. Through the Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education (FPE), PSSA promotes and administers bursaries for undergraduate pharmacy study and postgraduate study in pharmacy-related subjects.
The FPE undergraduate bursary supports pharmacy students from their second year of study onwards, while postgraduate bursaries support eligible Master’s and Doctoral students in pharmacy-related fields.