Mpumalanga Department of Health Bursary South Africa 2025
ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – MPUMALANGA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
The Province of Mpumalanga covers over 78 000 square kilometers, populated by approximately 3 million citizens, which makes up just 7.3% of South Africa’s population.
The Mpumalanga Department of Health aims to improve the well-being and health of its citizens, by providing them with a basic health care delivery system via a network of health care services conducted by skilled Health Workers.
As one of the departments of the South African government, the Mpumalanga Department of Health’s values include: Honesty; Ethical; Empathy; Affordability; Accountability; Reliability; Integrity; Confidentiality; Commitment; Competency; Appropriateness; Timeousness and Collectiveness.
ABOUT THE MPUMALANGA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED & COVERAGE VALUE
The Mpumalanga Department of Health is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2025 academic year.
Bursaries will be awarded to students residing in Mpumalanga, for studies towards a 3 year Diploma in Nursing, at the Mpumalanga College of Nursing.
MORE ABOUT THE MPUMALANGA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH BURSARY PROGRAMME – EXPENSES COVERED & SERVICE CONTRACT
The bursary will cover study fees at the Mpumalanga College of Nursing.
Students will be required to:
- sign an agreement/ contract with the Mpumalanga Department of Health
- attend lectures to gain theoretical knowledge, as well as take part in Work Integrated Learning within health facilities, as required by the South African Nursing Council and as allocated by the Mpumalanga College of Nursing
On completion of their studies, students will be required to work for the Department of Health – the employment contract will be equal to the number of years of funding received.
MORE ABOUT THE MPUMALANGA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH BURSARY PROGRAMME – SELECTION
Shortlisted candidates will then be contacted and invited to attend an interview – if you have not received any feedback by 31 January 2025 at the latest, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
All certificates will be sent to UMALUSI for verification.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MPUMALANGA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH BURSARY
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):
- You must be a South African citizen
- You must be between 18 and 36 years old
- You must reside within the Mpumalanga province
- You must intend on studying towards a 3 year Nursing Diploma at the Mpumalanga College of Nursing, starting in 2025
- You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
- You must qualify to study towards a Diploma or Degree, based on your Matric or Senior Certificate results
- You must have achieved a minimum of level 3 (HG E / SG D) for Mathematics OR a minimum of level 5 for Mathematical Literacy in Matric
- You must have achieved a minimum of level 3 (HG E / SG D) for Geography/ Physical Science/ Agriculture in Matric
- You must have achieved a minimum of level 4 (HG D / SG C) for Biology/ Physiology/ Life Sciences in Matric
- You must have achieved a minimum of level 4 (HG D / SG C) for English in Matric
- You must have achieved a minimum Admission Point Score (APS) of 23 points for your six highest subjects (excluding Life Orientation)
- Applicants with a disability will be considered only in terms of the inherent requirements of the nursing duties
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE MPUMALANGA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH BURSARY
Applications must be submitted online at: Mpumalanga Department of Health Bursary Application 2025
Applicants will be required to Register an Account before they can Login and apply.
The following supporting documentation will be required from shortlisted candidates – please do not submit your documents unless you receive feedback from the Mpumalanga Department of Health (all documents will be verified):
- ID document (certified within three months of closing date)
- Matric certificate (certified copy)
- Proof of residence from local municipality/ Tribal Authority
CLOSING DATE FOR THE MPUMALANGA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH BURSARY
25 October 2024.
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)
CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER
For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact the Mpumalanga Department of Health directly:
Contact Person: Mr TP Mokoena
Tel: 013 796 1808 (please only phone on Monday to Friday, between 08:00 and 16:00)
Technical support: 013 766 3018
Please do NOT contact the Mpumalanga Department of Health if this bursary has already closed.