The DENOSA Bursary is awarded by the Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa formed in 1996. DENOSA today has a membership of over 84 000 registered nurses and health professionals. Relying on its affiliation with COSATU, DENOSA has taken leadership in advocating for the rights of nurses and midwives.
[ez-toc]WHAT IS DENOSA BURSARY
The DENOSA Bursary is a financial aid scheme that is administered by the DENOSA STUDY FUND COMMITTEE. It provides financial support to fully paid‑up members of DENOSA who wish to further their studies. It is a partial bursary and covers a portion of expenses related to pursued studies.
The DENOSA Bursary programme caters for studies undertaken in SA universities or universities of technology. Applications for funding must be done yearly in a prescribed and official form.
FIELDS OF STUDY COVERED BY THE DENOSA BURSARY
Applications are invited from qualifying individuals who meet the eligibility criteria. Below is the list of qualifications that are funded by the bursary:
- Undergraduate
- Diploma
- Short Courses
More details about funded nursing programme can be found on the official DENOSA Bursary application form. (See how to apply section below.)
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DENOSA BURSARY ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- You must be a South African citizen to apply
- You must be a fully paid-up member of DENOSA for at least 2 years
- You must be a registered nurse or midwife
- You must have completed a certain amount of approved post-basic work
- Post basic undergraduate applicants must intend enrolling for a degree in nursing
- Post basic diploma applicants must have completed at least one year of study
- Short courses applicants must undertake courses registered with the SA Nursing Council
- Bridging courses applicants must have successfully completed their first year of study
STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO APPLY FOR THE DENOSA BURSARY
Below are steps that you must follow to submit your bursary application for 2025 academic year:
STEP 1
Download the official DENOSA Bursary Application Form 2025 – Undergraduate (.pdf) OR DENOSA Bursary Application Form 2025 – Postgraduate (.pdf)
Alternatively, collect application forms from the following addresses:
- KwaZulu-Natal office: 1320 Durdoc Centre, 460 Smith Street, Durban, 4001
- Western Cape office: 2 First Avenue, Bellville, 7530
- Mpumalanga office: 23a Steak Street, Nelspruit, 1200
- Eastern Cape office: 5 Geard Street, North End, Port Elizabeth 6001
- Northern Cape office: Permanent Bldg. Cnr. Jones & Du Toitspan ST 2nd floor, Room 204 Kimberly 8301
- Free State office: 25A Milner Road, Wavelley, Bloemfontein 9301
- Gauteng office: 6 Berkswell Street, Gresswold, Johannesburg, 2090
- Limpopo office: 96 Biccard Street, Polokwane, 0700
- North West office: 137 Provident Street, A.N. Lekgetha Building, Mmabatho, 2735
STEP 2
Complete the form by providing all required details in fields provided. Incomplete form will not be considered
STEP 3
Submit your application with all required documents to:leahr@denosa.org.za
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Here is the set of supporting documents that must accompany your application:
- Certified copy of your South Africa ID document
- Proof that you have been accepted or registered by a tertiary institution for a prescribed course (arrangements can be made with the DENOSA secretary to submit it at a later if not readily available)
- Post-basic undergraduate applicants must submit proof of completed courses
- Proof of gross income (your latest payslips: certified copy)
- Proof of registration fee paid to your institution for the 2025 academic year
DEADLINE FOR THE DENOSA BURSARY
31 January 2025
*Please note:
- Only South African citizens may apply for this bursary. Applications from non-South African citizens will not be reviewed.
- Ensure all required documents are included with your application. Incomplete submissions will result in disqualification.
- Late applications will not be considered, so submit your application before the closing date.
This article was last updated in January 2025.
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