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KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health Bursary 2026

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The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health is inviting eligible students to apply for their Bursary Programme for the 2026 academic year.

This bursary is aimed at KwaZulu-Natal residents studying in health-related fields identified as scarce skills by the Department of Health.

 Closing Date

Varies by District
Applicants are advised to collect and submit forms as early as possible.

 Who Can Apply

Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:

  • Must be from KwaZulu-Natal

  • Must have a good academic record

  • Must have proof of application or registration at a recognised tertiary institution

  • Must not be receiving another bursary

  • Must not already have a qualification

  • Field of study must appear on the official KZN Department of Health bursary poster for your district

Important:
You may only apply for a bursary if your field of study is listed on the poster displayed at health institutions in your district.

 How to Apply (VERY IMPORTANT)

Application forms are NOT available online.

  1. Obtain the KZN Department of Health Bursary Application Form from the
    nearest Government Hospital to your FAMILY HOME in KwaZulu-Natal.

  2. Do NOT collect the form from a hospital near where you stay while studying.

  3. You or a family member must:

    • Collect the form

    • Sign for it

  4. Return the FULLY COMPLETED application form to the same hospital where it was collected.

 Forms collected from the wrong hospital may result in disqualification.

 What the Bursary Covers (Based on Household Income)

Funding is allocated on a sliding scale according to parents’ income:

  • R0 – R120 000: Tuition, meals, books & accommodation

  • R121 000 – R150 000: Tuition, meals & accommodation

  • R151 000 – R200 000: Tuition, accommodation & books

  • R201 000 – R250 000: Tuition & accommodation

  • R251 000 – R300 000: Tuition only

 Contact Details

For more information, contact the bursary section directly:

KZN Department of Health – Bursary Section
033 395 2733

 Bursary Provider

KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health
 South Africa

 Tip from NextStepZA

Many applications are rejected because students collect forms from the wrong hospital.
Always collect the form from the hospital closest to your family home, not your campus residence.

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