Key Facts
- Status
- Applications Open
- Provider
- Field of Study
- Study Level
- Academic Year
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2027
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Eligibility Requirements
- South African citizen
- Resident in the Western Cape
- Pursuing a Nursing qualification
- Minimum 65% academic average
- Currently in Matric or completed Matric
- Demonstrated financial need
Documents Needed
- Certified copy of South African ID
- Academic results
- Proof of acceptance onto a Nursing programme
- Proof of residence in the Western Cape
- Proof of financial need
- Motivational letter
- CV
- Two reference letters
About Caroline Mack Foundation Bursary
The Caroline Mack Foundation Bursary is funded by the Caroline Mack Foundation, a Western Cape charitable trust set up specifically to fund Nursing students. It covers full tuition and a monthly stipend for South African citizens residing in the Western Cape.
The Foundation focuses on Nursing alone, rather than healthcare fields broadly, as a direct response to South Africa's well-documented nursing shortage.
Funding Details
The bursary covers full tuition fees for the duration of your Nursing qualification, plus a monthly stipend to help with day-to-day living costs.
Where You Can Study
Any accredited Western Cape nursing programme qualifies, provided you meet the institution's own entry requirements for the Nursing qualification.
About Caroline Mack Foundation
The Caroline Mack Foundation is a Western Cape-based charitable trust focused on addressing South Africa's nursing shortage by funding nursing students who could not otherwise afford to study. The Foundation works with S…
View full provider profile →Fields of Study & Who Can Apply
You must be a South African citizen residing in the Western Cape, pursuing (or intending to pursue) a Nursing qualification, with at least a 65% academic average. You must also be able to demonstrate genuine financial need.
Application Procedure
Apply directly with the provider using the official application link below, before the closing date.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this bursary open to students outside the Western Cape?
No, you must reside in the Western Cape to qualify.
Does it cover other healthcare fields, like medicine?
No, it is restricted to Nursing qualifications specifically.
What does the bursary cover?
Full tuition fees plus a monthly stipend.
Who do I contact with questions?
SD Recruitment manages the Foundation's bursary applications.
