Gauteng Department of Health Bursary: How to Apply

Key Facts

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Provider: Gauteng Department of Health
Field of Study: Government
Study Level: Undergraduate

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Official health bursaries portal

Eligibility Requirements

South African citizen
Permanent resident of Gauteng
From a disadvantaged background
Studying, or planning to study, one of the listed health fields
Minimum "C" symbol average in Matric

Documents Needed

Certified copy of your ID
Proof of university registration, if you are already studying
Latest academic report or transcript
Certified IDs of your parents or guardians
Proof of your parents' or guardians' income, or a sworn affidavit if they are unemployed
Proof of residence, such as a utility bill
For matric learners: a certified June results report, a university acceptance letter, a motivation letter and a letter from a health facility manager confirming voluntary work

About Gauteng Department of Health Bursary

The Gauteng Department of Health Bursary helps South African students who live in Gauteng to train for health careers. It is run by the Gauteng Department of Health. The scheme aims to fund historically disadvantaged students who want to work in health sciences and related professions.

The department advertises this bursary in calls that change from year to year. The most detailed notices we could verify are from earlier rounds, so treat the fields below as a guide. The department's bursary portal carries the current call, and you should read it before you apply.

Funding Details

The published notices we reviewed do not list what the bursary pays for. Typical health bursaries cover fees and living costs, but this department has not confirmed a full benefit list in the sources we could verify. Ask the bursary section to confirm the details, and ask whether you must work for the department after you qualify.

Because the department has not published a full benefit list in the sources we could verify, keep any written offer safe and compare it with what other health bursaries pay. Ask the bursary section about the service period too. Most government health bursaries expect recipients to work for the state after they qualify.

Where You Can Study

Recipients study at a recognised South African university or university of technology. Some radiography bursaries in earlier calls were linked to radiography departments at Gauteng hospitals. Check the current call to see which institutions and training sites it names.

Training for professions such as medicine, pharmacy and dentistry is offered at only some universities. Therefore, confirm that your chosen institution offers your field and has accepted you before you apply. A provisional acceptance letter was enough for matric learners in earlier calls.

About Gauteng Department of Health

About the Gauteng Department of Health The Gauteng Department of Health is the provincial government department that runs public healthcare in Gauteng. Gauteng is the most populous province in South Africa, so demand for…

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Address: 45 Commissioner Street, Johannesburg, 2001
Phone: 011 355 3000

Fields of Study & Who Can Apply

Earlier calls separated applicants into two groups. The first group was students who were already at university or a university of technology. They could apply in fields such as pharmacy, dentistry, medicine (MBChB), occupational therapy, physiotherapy, clinical psychology and speech therapy and audiology.

The second group was matric learners who had been accepted for the coming year. Their fields included dietetics, optometry, diagnostic radiography, emergency medical care, dental therapy, oral hygiene, clinical technology and orthotics and prosthetics. Applicants also needed a minimum "C" symbol average in Matric.

Earlier calls also offered radiography bursaries linked to radiography departments at seven Gauteng hospitals, including Chris Hani Baragwanath and Steve Biko Academic hospitals. In addition, matric learners had to provide a letter from a health facility manager that confirmed voluntary work. If you plan to apply in a future round, consider volunteering at a clinic or hospital early.

Application Procedure

Earlier calls asked applicants to download the form from the department's website or collect one from a health facility. Applications were handed in at the department's bursary section in Johannesburg or sent by registered mail. Faxed and emailed applications were not accepted. Confirm the current method on the official portal.

Official health bursaries portal

Questions about this application?

Contact Gauteng Department of Health directly:

011 355 3000

Last verified:

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 - 12:00

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for the Gauteng Department of Health Bursary?

Earlier calls were open to South African citizens who live permanently in Gauteng, come from a disadvantaged background and study a listed health field.

Which fields were funded in earlier calls?

Fields included medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, dietetics, optometry, radiography and emergency medical care. The list changes between calls.

Is there a Matric requirement?

Yes. Earlier calls asked for a minimum "C" symbol average in Matric.

How do I apply?

Use the application form from the department's bursary portal and attach certified documents. Check the current call for the delivery address and the closing date.