Afrirad Medical Imaging (ARMI) Student Radiography & Ultrasound Bursary
Afrirad Medical Imaging (ARMI) (administered in-house; studies completed through the University of Johannesburg, where ARMI is an accredited clinical training facility)
Afrirad Medical Imaging (ARMI), a diagnostic radiology services provider, offers a full bursary to South African students who want to train as diagnostic radiographers or sonographers through a 4-year Bachelor's degree at the University of Johannesburg (UJ). The bursary covers all tuition fees plus textbooks, uniforms, vaccinations and a monthly living allowance, and rewards distinctions with a performance incentive. In return, recipients commit to a 32-month work-back period (8 months for each year of study) at ARMI.
- Amount
- Full bursary (value not stated as a fixed figure) — covers all tuition fees plus a monthly living allowance and a performance incentive for year-end distinctions
- Deadline
- To be announced
- Renewable
- Yes
Eligible Fields of Study
Afrirad Medical Imaging (ARMI) (administered in-house; studies completed through the University of Johannesburg, where ARMI is an accredited clinical training facility) supports students in the following disciplines
Eligibility Requirements
- ✓ South African citizen
- ✓ Acceptance into the relevant 4-year Bachelor's degree (Diagnostic Radiography or Ultrasound/Sonography) at the University of Johannesburg (UJ)
- ✓ English at Level 5
- ✓ Mathematics at Level 4
- ✓ Life Sciences at Level 5
- ✓ Physical Sciences at Level 4
- ✓ Minimum APS score of 30 (excluding Life Orientation)
- ✓ Willing to commit to a 32-month work-back period (8 months per year of study) at ARMI
- ✓ Maintain satisfactory academic progress to continue receiving the bursary each year
What's Included
- ✓ All tuition fees at the University of Johannesburg (UJ)
- ✓ Prescribed textbooks
- ✓ Uniforms
- ✓ Hepatitis and Tetanus vaccinations
- ✓ Monthly allowance for sundry daily expenses
- ✓ Performance incentive for distinctions obtained at year-end
- ✓ Structured clinical training at an accredited ARMI facility
- ✓ Renewable annually for the duration of the 4-year degree subject to academic performance
Work Commitment
Work-back commitment of 32 months in total (8 months for each year of study) at Afrirad Medical Imaging (ARMI) after qualifying.
How to Apply
Steps to complete your Afrirad Medical Imaging (ARMI) (administered in-house; studies completed through the University of Johannesburg, where ARMI is an accredited clinical training facility) bursary application
- 1
Confirm you meet the academic requirements (English L5, Mathematics L4, Life Sciences L5, Physical Sciences L4 and a minimum APS of 30 excluding Life Orientation)
- 2
Apply for admission to the relevant 4-year Bachelor's degree (Diagnostic Radiography or Ultrasound/Sonography) at the University of Johannesburg (UJ)
- 3
Download the bursary application form ('How do you apply to become a student radiographer') from the Afrirad website
- 4
Complete the form and gather your supporting documents
- 5
Submit your application to ARMI via the contact details provided and ahead of the UJ admission cycle
- 6
Confirm the application timing directly with ARMI, as it aligns with the UJ academic intake (first-year classes run January to June)
- 7
Attend selection and, if successful, sign the bursary agreement including the work-back commitment
Required Documents
- 📄 Certified copy of your South African ID
- 📄 Most recent academic results (Grade 11/12 or matric certificate)
- 📄 Proof of application or acceptance into the relevant 4-year Bachelor's degree at the University of Johannesburg (UJ)
- 📄 Completed Afrirad bursary application form
- 📄 Curriculum vitae (CV)
- 📄 Certified copies of supporting qualifications and documents as requested by ARMI
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does the Afrirad (ARMI) bursary cover?
- It is a full bursary covering all tuition fees at the University of Johannesburg, prescribed textbooks, uniforms, Hepatitis and Tetanus vaccinations, a monthly allowance for daily expenses, and a performance incentive for distinctions achieved at year-end.
- What can I study with this bursary?
- The bursary funds a 4-year Bachelor's degree at the University of Johannesburg in either Diagnostic Radiography or Ultrasound/Sonography. ARMI is an accredited clinical training facility where you will complete the practical component.
- Is there a work-back obligation?
- Yes. Recipients commit to a 32-month work-back period — 8 months for each year of study — at Afrirad Medical Imaging (ARMI) after qualifying.
- When should I apply?
- No fixed deadline is published on the official page. Applications align with the UJ academic intake, where first-year classes run January to June, so apply ahead of the UJ admission cycle and confirm exact timing directly with ARMI.
When do 2027 applications open?
Afrirad Medical Imaging (ARMI) (administered in-house; studies completed through the University of Johannesburg, where ARMI is an accredited clinical training facility) has not yet announced dates for the 2027 intake.
The last recorded window closed on 30 September 2025. Treat that as a guide to timing only — confirm the 2027 dates with Afrirad Medical Imaging (ARMI) (administered in-house; studies completed through the University of Johannesburg, where ARMI is an accredited clinical training facility) before you rely on them.
Check Afrirad Medical Imaging (ARMI) (administered in-house; studies completed through the University of Johannesburg, where ARMI is an accredited clinical training facility)'s official siteNeed help? Contact Afrirad Medical Imaging (ARMI) (administered in-house; studies completed through the University of Johannesburg, where ARMI is an accredited clinical training facility):
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 015 306 0098
Information verified 2025-09-30. Always confirm details on the funder's official website before applying.
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