| Closing date | 2027 intake not yet announced; latest confirmed deadline was 10 January 2026 |
| Provider | Islamic Medical Association of South Africa (IMASA) |
| Programme | IMASA Health Science Bursary Fund |
| Field of study | Health Sciences, including Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Optometry, Radiography and Medical Laboratory Sciences |
| Study level | Tertiary health science degree or diploma; undergraduate health science study |
| Location | South Africa |
| Funding | Partial or full tuition fee support, based on financial need and academic merit |
| Academic year | 2027 intake dates not yet announced |
- WHAT IS THE IMASA HEALTH SCIENCE BURSARY FUND?
- WHAT FIELDS OF STUDY DOES THE IMASA HEALTH SCIENCE BURSARY FUND COVER?
- WHAT ARE THE IMASA HEALTH SCIENCE BURSARY FUND REQUIREMENTS?
- WHAT DOES THE IMASA HEALTH SCIENCE BURSARY FUND COVER?
- HOW DO I APPLY FOR THE IMASA HEALTH SCIENCE BURSARY FUND?
- WHAT DOCUMENTS ARE NEEDED FOR THE IMASA HEALTH SCIENCE BURSARY FUND?
- WHEN IS THE CLOSING DATE FOR THE IMASA HEALTH SCIENCE BURSARY FUND?
- HOW DO I CONTACT IMASA ABOUT THE BURSARY?
- ABOUT IMASA
IMASA HEALTH SCIENCE BURSARY FUND 2027 STATUS: NOT YET ANNOUNCED
The latest confirmed application deadline was 10 January 2026. A closing date for the 2027 intake has not yet been announced.
WHAT IS THE IMASA HEALTH SCIENCE BURSARY FUND?
The IMASA Health Science Bursary Fund is a tertiary education funding programme established by the Islamic Medical Association of South Africa (IMASA) to support students pursuing careers in health sciences.
The fund provides financial assistance to deserving students based on financial need and academic merit. It is funded through Zakaat and donations and is intended to help students who may otherwise struggle to meet the cost of their health science studies.
In addition to financial assistance, successful recipients can receive mentorship and opportunities to engage with healthcare professionals within the IMASA network.
WHAT FIELDS OF STUDY DOES THE IMASA HEALTH SCIENCE BURSARY FUND COVER?
The fund supports recognised health science qualifications. The published fields include:
- Medicine
- Dentistry
- Nursing
- Pharmacy
- Physiotherapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Optometry
- Radiography
- Medical Laboratory Sciences
The list is not necessarily exhaustive.
Similar Bursaries:
- Medical Bursaries South Africa
- Science Bursaries South Africa
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WHAT ARE THE IMASA HEALTH SCIENCE BURSARY FUND REQUIREMENTS?
The fund is intended for students who demonstrate both academic potential and genuine financial need. Applicants must also meet the requirements relating to their health science qualification and funding circumstances.
- You must be a South African student.
- You must be pursuing, or intending to pursue, a recognised health science degree or diploma.
- Your qualification must fall within a recognised health science discipline.
- You must demonstrate academic merit or potential.
- You must demonstrate financial need.
- You must disclose other bursaries, scholarships, grants or funding applications.
- Funding will only be considered if your NSFAS application has been declined, according to the current IMASA bursary application form.
WHAT DOES THE IMASA HEALTH SCIENCE BURSARY FUND COVER?
The fund provides partial or full tuition fee support.
- Partial tuition fee support
- Full tuition fee support, where awarded
- Mentorship and guidance from healthcare professionals within the IMASA network
HOW DO I APPLY FOR THE IMASA HEALTH SCIENCE BURSARY FUND?
Applications are submitted through the IMASA Bursary Application official page.
WHAT DOCUMENTS ARE NEEDED FOR THE IMASA HEALTH SCIENCE BURSARY FUND?
- South African ID and personal identification details
- Academic results and details of your highest standard passed
- Current tertiary academic information, including your year of study and remaining study period
- Proof or details of your tertiary institution and qualification
- Student number if you are already registered
- Parent or legal guardian contact and employment information
- Household income and expenditure information
- Study plan for the proposed qualification
- Copy of your syllabus where required by the study-plan section
WHEN IS THE CLOSING DATE FOR THE IMASA HEALTH SCIENCE BURSARY FUND?
The latest confirmed deadline was 10 January 2026 for the 2027 intake. Extension date has not been announced. We will provide a quick update when the date is released.
HOW DO I CONTACT IMASA ABOUT THE BURSARY?
- Telephone: 031 209 7838
- Bursary email: imabursaries@gmail.com
- Additional email: baytulnuradmin@baytulnur.org
- Application: IMASA Bursary Application
- Bursary information: IMASA Health Science Bursary Fund
ABOUT IMASA
The Islamic Medical Association of South Africa (IMASA) is a national organisation with branches across South Africa. Its work includes healthcare, community outreach, professional engagement and educational development.
The Health Science Bursary Fund forms part of IMASA’s educational development work and is supported through Zakaat and donations. Its purpose is to help financially disadvantaged students develop careers in healthcare and contribute to the future health workforce.
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This bursary information was last updated in September 2026.
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