Netcare Bursary South Africa 2025 – 2026

ABOUT THE COMPANY – NETCARE

Netcare Bursary South Africa | Netcare, founded in 1996, is the biggest provider of private healthcare within South Africa and the United Kingdom. The healthcare company is headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa and includes the following divisions: Netcare hospitals; Netcare 911; Medicross and BMI Healthcare (United Kingdom).

Netcare’s 5 core values include Care (caring for patients in an ethical and professional way, as well as care for members of the Netcare family); Truth (open communication channels with integrity and honesty); Passion (innovative, creative and passionate drive to do better); Dignity (committed to caring with respect and understanding); Participation (willing to work in a productive manner and alongside fellow members).

Investment holding company, Netcare Limited employs over 28 000 staff members across its various healthcare facilities. The company has been listed on the JSE (Johannesburg Stock Exchange) since December 1996.

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED | COVERAGE VALUE

The Netcare bursary program is open to students within the Pharmacy or Commerce faculty.

The bursary is intended for academically gifted students who wish to make a difference in the country, but lack the funding that is required to further their studies. If your passion lies in helping others, through either the medical or business sector, you should apply now.

The following study expenses will be covered by the bursary: tuition, prescribed textbooks, accommodation and a living allowance.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

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):

South African citizen
Completed Matric
Studying or intend on studying towards a qualification within the fields of Pharmacy or Commerce
Studying or have been accepted to study at a recognised tertiary institution in South Africa
Strong academic record
Proven financial need
*Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged students

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HOW TO APPLY FOR THE BURSARY

Students who meet the above eligibility criteria must apply by submitting clear copies of the following supporting documentation (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application be disregarded):

ID document (certified copy of)
Matric certificate (certified copy of)
Latest tertiary academic record, if currently at tertiary level
Proof of tertiary admission/ acceptance
Parents/ guardians proof of income (latest payslips if employed: certified copies of/ affidavit if unemployed)
Motivational letter

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Applications must be submitted electronically via email to education@netcare.co.za
(Insert the words “Netcare Bursary Application – Your Full Name” in the email subject line).

CLOSING DATE

None – submission of applications are open all year round and students are welcome to apply at any time.

CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER

For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact Netcare directly:
Head Office: 011 301 0000
Gauteng (South West) campus: 011 628 7600
Gauteng (North East) campus: 012 644 4900
Western Cape campus: 021 949 5271
Kwa-Zulu Natal campus: 031 581 8200
Eastern Cape campus: 041 363 2138
Email: education@netcare.co.za

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NSFAS, or National Student Financial Aid Scheme, was established according to the National Student Financial Aid Scheme Act of 1999 and incorporated the Tertiary Education Fund of South Africa (TEFSA), which stopped operating in 2000.