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Medicine Bursaries South Africa 2027

Are you looking for Medical Bursaries in South Africa for 2027? There are bursaries and scholarships available for students pursuing careers across the medical, healthcare and health science sectors, including Audiology, Biochemistry, Dentistry, Nursing, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Psychology, Radiography and other health-related fields.

Medical bursaries may be offered by government departments, healthcare companies, professional organisations, trusts, mining companies and other organisations. Depending on the provider and programme, funding may contribute towards tuition fees, registration, accommodation, books and other study-related expenses.

Below is the Grads24 directory of Medical Bursaries for 2027, arranged according to the field of study. Some bursaries may support more than one medical or health-related qualification, so the same bursary may appear in more than one section.

MEDICAL BURSARIES FOR 2027

Medical and healthcare careers cover a wide range of disciplines. Students interested in becoming doctors, nurses, pharmacists, therapists, audiologists, radiographers, dentists and other healthcare professionals should check the specific field below to find bursaries that may support their studies.

Looking for bursaries that are currently accepting applications? Check the latest open bursaries on Grads24 and confirm the closing date and eligibility requirements on each individual bursary page before applying.

AUDIOLOGY BURSARIES FOR 2027

Audiology focuses on the assessment, diagnosis and management of hearing, balance and related communication disorders. Students pursuing Audiology qualifications can explore the following bursary opportunities:

  • Exxaro Bursary
  • Gauteng Department of Health Bursary
  • KZN Department of Health Bursary
  • North West Provincial Government Bursaries
  • SASLHA Bursary

BIOCHEMISTRY BURSARIES FOR 2027

Biochemistry combines biology and chemistry to study the chemical processes that occur in living organisms. Students studying Biochemistry and related biological or laboratory sciences may find funding through the following bursaries:

DIETETICS & NUTRITION BURSARIES FOR 2027

Dietetics and Nutrition focuses on the relationship between food, nutrition and health. Students pursuing Dietetics, Nutrition and related qualifications can consider the following bursary opportunities:

DENTAL & DENTISTRY BURSARIES FOR 2027

Dental and Dentistry careers focus on the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the teeth, gums, mouth and related structures. Students pursuing Dentistry, Dental Therapy, Oral Hygiene and related qualifications can explore these bursaries:

  • Gauteng Department of Health Bursary
  • IDB Education Trust Bursary Loan
  • KZN Department of Health Bursary
  • Mediclinic Bursary
  • Mpumalanga Provincial Government Bursary
  • North West Provincial Government Bursaries
  • SIOC Community Development Trust (SIOC-cdt) Bursary

EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE BURSARIES FOR 2027

Emergency Medical Care prepares students for careers providing urgent medical assistance to people who are injured or seriously ill. Students interested in Emergency Medical Care, Emergency Medical Services and related qualifications can consider:

  • Gauteng Department of Health Bursary
  • Mediclinic Bursary
  • Mediclinic / ER24 Bursary
  • NESP Scholarship
  • SIOC Community Development Trust (SIOC-cdt) Bursary
  • Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness Bursary

ERGONOMICS BURSARIES FOR 2027

Ergonomics, also known as human factors, focuses on designing and improving workplaces, systems, equipment and environments to promote safety, health, comfort and efficiency. Students pursuing Ergonomics and related qualifications can consider:

  • Armscor Bursary

GENERAL MEDICAL BURSARIES FOR 2027

General Medical Bursaries include funding opportunities that support a range of medical, clinical and healthcare qualifications rather than being limited to one specific discipline. These may be particularly useful for students studying Medicine and related healthcare fields.

  • AbbVie and SASA Scholarship
  • Black Management Forum (BMF) Bursary
  • Black Mountain Study Trust Bursary
  • Bridgestone Bursary
  • Cape Winelands District Municipality Mayoral Bursary
  • City of Cape Town Bursary
  • Compensation Fund Bursary
  • Department of Correctional Services Bursary
  • Donald White / Mandla A. Ndwanya Memorial Fund Bursary
  • DSI-CSIR Bursary
  • Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality Bursary
  • Exxaro Bursary
  • Gallagher Foundation Scholarship
  • Gauteng Department of Health Bursary
  • IDB Education Trust Bursary Loan
  • Investec Bursary
  • ISFAP Bursary
  • Islamic Relief Bursary
  • Joe Morolong Assmang Bursary
  • Kader Asmal Fellowship Programme
  • KZN Department of Health Bursary
  • L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science South Africa Grant
  • Limpopo Department of Health Bursary
  • Lonmin Bursary
  • Monocle Foundation Bursary
  • Moshal Scholarship Program
  • Mpumalanga Department of Health Bursary to Study Medicine in Cuba
  • Mpumalanga Provincial Government Bursary
  • NESP Scholarship
  • Ninety One Bursary
  • NUMSA Bursary
  • Rio Tinto / Richards Bay Minerals (RBM) Bursary
  • Roche Diagnostics Bursary
  • SIOC Community Development Trust (SIOC-cdt) Bursary
  • South African Medical Association Bursary
  • Survé Philanthropies Bursary
  • Spes Bona Initiative for Medical Education / Vesalius Scholarship
  • WAAW Foundation Scholarship
  • Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness Bursary

HEALTH SCIENCE & HEALTH RELATED BURSARIES FOR 2027

Health Science covers a broad range of disciplines concerned with human health, healthcare, disease prevention and scientific research. Students studying Health Sciences and related qualifications can explore:

  • Allan Gray Orbis Fellowship Bursary
  • Bombela Bursary
  • Cipla Bursary
  • Department of Correctional Services Bursary
  • Donald White / Mandla A. Ndwanya Memorial Fund Bursary
  • Dr Aadil Moerat Trust Bursary
  • Eastern Cape Department of Health Bursary
  • FEM Bursary
  • General Electric Bursary
  • Genesis Educational Foundation (GEFT) Bursary
  • Harmony Bursary
  • HWSETA Bursary Competition
  • IDB Education Trust Bursary Loan
  • Kader Asmal Fellowship Programme
  • L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science South Africa Grant
  • Limpopo Department of Health Bursary
  • Mastercard Foundation Scholarship
  • NESP Scholarship
  • Northern Cape Provincial Government Bursary
  • Pretune SIM Card Bursary
  • Pyrotec Bursary
  • Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships (QECS)
  • Rustenburg Municipality Bursary
  • SAMRC Internship Scholarship
  • SIOC Community Development Trust (SIOC-cdt) Bursary
  • South32 HMM Bursary
  • Survé Philanthropies Bursary
  • TOTAL Bursary

HYGIENE BURSARIES FOR 2027

Occupational Hygiene focuses on identifying, evaluating and controlling workplace hazards that may affect the health and safety of workers and surrounding communities. Students pursuing Occupational Hygiene and related qualifications can consider:

  • City of Johannesburg Bursary
  • Kumba Iron Ore Bursary
  • Mediclinic Bursary
  • MQA Bursary
  • North West Provincial Government Bursaries
  • Northam Zondereinde Mine Bursary
  • Pilanesberg Platinum Mines (PPM) Bursary
  • Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships (QECS)

NURSING BURSARIES FOR 2027

Nursing is a healthcare profession focused on caring for individuals, families and communities and supporting patients throughout illness, treatment and recovery. Students pursuing Nursing degrees, diplomas and related qualifications can explore:

  • Black Mountain Study Trust Bursary
  • Bridgestone Bursary
  • Caroline Mack Foundation Bursary
  • City of Cape Town Bursary
  • Compensation Fund Bursary
  • DENOSA Bursary
  • Department of Correctional Services Bursary
  • Education Empowerment and Development Fund (EEDF) Bursary
  • Exxaro Bursary
  • Gauteng College of Nursing Bursary
  • Globeleq Scholarships
  • ISFAP Bursary
  • Islamic Relief Bursary
  • Joe Morolong Assmang Bursary
  • Life Healthcare Bursary
  • Mediclinic / ER24 Bursary
  • Mpumalanga Department of Health Bursary
  • Mpumalanga Provincial Government Bursary
  • Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital Bursary
  • NESP Scholarship
  • North West Department of Health Bursary
  • Pilanesberg Platinum Mines (PPM) Bursary
  • Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships (QECS)
  • Rio Tinto / Richards Bay Minerals (RBM) Bursary
  • SASSETA Bursary
  • SIOC Community Development Trust (SIOC-cdt) Bursary
  • Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness Bursary

OPTOMETRY BURSARIES FOR 2027

Optometry focuses on eye health, vision assessment and the diagnosis and management of vision-related conditions. Students pursuing Optometry and related qualifications can consider:

  • Eastern Cape Department of Health Bursary
  • Exxaro Bursary
  • HWSETA Postgraduate Bursary
  • KZN Department of Health Bursary
  • Mediclinic Bursary
  • NESP Scholarship
  • North West Provincial Government Bursaries

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY BURSARIES FOR 2027

Occupational Therapy helps people improve or maintain their ability to perform everyday activities following illness, injury, disability or other physical, cognitive or mental challenges. Students pursuing Occupational Therapy can explore:

  • Black Mountain Study Trust Bursary
  • City of Cape Town Bursary
  • City of Johannesburg Bursary
  • Compensation Fund Bursary
  • ETDP SETA Bursary
  • Exxaro Bursary
  • Gauteng Department of Health Bursary
  • Gauteng Department of Social Development Bursary
  • ISFAP Bursary
  • KZN Department of Health Bursary
  • Lonmin Bursary
  • Mediclinic Bursary
  • Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA) Bursary
  • Mpumalanga Provincial Government Bursary
  • North West Provincial Government Bursaries
  • Transport Education Training Authority (TETA) Bursary

ORTHOTICS AND PROSTHETICS BURSARIES FOR 2027

Orthotics and Prosthetics involves the design, production and fitting of medical devices such as braces, artificial limbs and other supportive devices used to assist patients with mobility and physical function.

  • Compensation Fund Bursary
  • Gauteng Department of Health Bursary
  • ISFAP Bursary
  • Mediclinic Bursary
  • Mpumalanga Provincial Government Bursary
  • North West Provincial Government Bursaries
  • Northern Cape Provincial Government Bursary

PHARMACY BURSARIES FOR 2027

Pharmacy focuses on the preparation, dispensing and appropriate use of medicines and pharmaceutical products. Students pursuing Pharmacy and related qualifications can explore the following bursaries:

  • CHIETA Bursary
  • Cipla Bursary
  • Clicks Foundation Bursary
  • DSI-CSIR Bursary
  • Education Empowerment and Development Fund (EEDF) Bursary
  • Garden Cities Bursary
  • Gauteng Department of Health Bursary
  • IDB Education Trust Bursary Loan
  • Kader Asmal Fellowship Programme
  • Lonmin Bursary
  • Mediclinic Bursary
  • Moshal Scholarship Program
  • Mpumalanga Provincial Government Bursary
  • NESP Scholarship
  • Netcare Bursary
  • North West Provincial Government Bursaries
  • Pharmaceutical Society of South Africa Bursaries
  • Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships (QECS)
  • Rio Tinto / Richards Bay Minerals (RBM) Bursary
  • SASSETA Bursary
  • Shoprite Bursaries
  • SIOC Community Development Trust (SIOC-cdt) Bursary
  • W&RSETA Bursary
  • WAAW Foundation Scholarship
  • Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness Bursary

PHYSIOTHERAPY BURSARIES FOR 2027

Physiotherapy helps patients improve movement and physical function following injury, illness, disability or other conditions affecting mobility. Students pursuing Physiotherapy can consider:

  • Compensation Fund Bursary
  • Garden Cities Bursary
  • Gauteng Department of Health Bursary
  • ISFAP Bursary
  • KZN Department of Health Bursary
  • Mediclinic Bursary
  • North West Provincial Government Bursaries
  • South African Society of Physiotherapy (SASP) Bursary

PSYCHOLOGY BURSARIES FOR 2027

Psychology focuses on the study of human behaviour, cognition and mental processes. Students pursuing Psychology and related qualifications can explore the following bursaries:

  • Capitec Bank Bursary
  • Cipla Bursary
  • CSG Bursary
  • Department of Correctional Services Bursary
  • Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism (EC) Bursary
  • Exxaro Bursary
  • Gallagher Foundation Scholarship
  • Gauteng Department of Health Bursary
  • Gauteng Department of Social Development Bursary
  • Gauteng Provincial Treasury Bursary
  • iSimangaliso Wetland Park Bursary
  • KZN Department of Health Bursary
  • LegalWise Bursary
  • Mbuyelo Bursary
  • Mediclinic Bursary
  • Mpumalanga Provincial Government Bursary
  • Ninety One Bursary
  • North West Provincial Government Bursaries

RADIOGRAPHY BURSARIES FOR 2027

Radiography uses medical imaging technologies to assist healthcare professionals in diagnosing and monitoring diseases and injuries. Students pursuing Radiography and related qualifications can look for funding through relevant government, healthcare and other bursary programmes.

Check the individual bursary requirements carefully, as eligibility for Radiography may differ between providers and some programmes may support only specific medical or health science qualifications.

SPEECH & HEARING THERAPY BURSARIES FOR 2027

Speech and Hearing Therapy focuses on communication, speech, language and hearing-related disorders. Students pursuing Speech Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology and related qualifications should check the bursaries available for their specific qualification.

Some bursaries may support both Speech and Hearing Therapy and other health science qualifications, so applicants should confirm the supported field before applying.

HOW TO FIND MEDICAL BURSARIES FOR 2027

The bursary opportunities listed above differ in terms of eligibility, academic requirements, funding benefits, application procedures and closing dates. A bursary appearing in a particular field does not necessarily mean that applications are currently open.

Before applying, open the relevant bursary page and check:

  • Whether applications are currently open for the 2027 academic year;
  • Which qualification or field of study is supported;
  • Whether the bursary is available to first-year or current university students;
  • The academic requirements and other eligibility criteria;
  • What the bursary covers;
  • Which supporting documents are required; and
  • The confirmed closing date and application method.

If a bursary is listed on this page but its individual article shows that the programme is closed or that a new intake has not yet been confirmed, do not assume that applications are currently being accepted.

MEDICAL BURSARIES FOR STUDENTS IN SOUTH AFRICA

Medical and health-related qualifications can lead to careers in hospitals, clinics, laboratories, pharmacies, private healthcare practices, research institutions, government health services and other healthcare environments.

Students should therefore look beyond bursaries labelled specifically as “Medicine”. A programme may support a wider group of health science, healthcare or medical-related qualifications even when its name does not contain the word “medical”.

For example, students interested in Nursing should look specifically at Nursing Bursaries, while students interested in Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Psychology, Dentistry or other disciplines should use the relevant sections above to narrow their search.

OTHER BURSARIES TO CONSIDER

If your chosen qualification falls outside the medical and health-related fields listed above, you can also explore the other bursary categories on Grads24, including Engineering Bursaries South Africa, Information Technology Bursaries South Africa and Accounting Bursaries South Africa.

Last verified: September 2026

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