Afrirad Medical Imaging (ARMI) Student Radiography & Ultrasound Bursary

1. 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. 2

   Apply for admission to the relevant 4-year Bachelor's degree (Diagnostic Radiography or Ultrasound/Sonography) at the University of Johannesburg (UJ)

3. 3

   Download the bursary application form ('How do you apply to become a student radiographer') from the Afrirad website

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   Complete the form and gather your supporting documents

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   Submit your application to ARMI via the contact details provided and ahead of the UJ admission cycle

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   Confirm the application timing directly with ARMI, as it aligns with the UJ academic intake (first-year classes run January to June)

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   Attend selection and, if successful, sign the bursary agreement including the work-back commitment

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.