Mediclinic / ER24 Bursary
Mediclinic Southern Africa / ER24 (applications via the Mediclinic SuccessFactors careers portal)
The Mediclinic / ER24 Bursary supports financially needy South African students pursuing Nursing, Pharmacy or Emergency Medical Care at accredited tertiary institutions. ER24 is a Mediclinic subsidiary, so this is a single joint programme that covers full tuition plus a living stipend and feeds qualified graduates into the wider Mediclinic / ER24 group. Applications open annually around early May and close on 31 July, with studies starting the following January.
- Amount
- Full tuition (course fees) for the academic year, plus a monthly stipend towards living expenses
- Deadline
- To be announced
- Renewable
- Yes
Eligible Fields of Study
Mediclinic Southern Africa / ER24 (applications via the Mediclinic SuccessFactors careers portal) supports students in the following disciplines
Eligibility Requirements
- ✓ South African citizen currently in Matric (Grade 12) or having already completed Matric
- ✓ Achieved or on track to achieve a Bachelor's Pass in Matric
- ✓ Studying, accepted or registered for one of the approved qualifications (Nursing, Pharmacy or Emergency Medical Care) in the applicable academic year
- ✓ Enrolled at a recognised, accredited South African tertiary institution
- ✓ Demonstrate financial need (proof of household income required)
- ✓ Preference given to Employment Equity candidates
- ✓ First-year applicants submit Grade 11/12 results; current students submit their latest academic results
- ✓ Willing to sign a contract requiring a work-back period equal to the length of the funded programme
What's Included
- ✓ Full course/tuition fees covered for the academic year
- ✓ Monthly stipend to assist with living expenses
- ✓ Renewable annually subject to satisfactory academic progress (reapplication required each year)
- ✓ Potential work-back placement and employment pipeline within the Mediclinic / ER24 group
Work Commitment
Bursary holders must sign a contract requiring a work-back period within the Mediclinic / ER24 group equal to the length of the funded programme.
How to Apply
Steps to complete your Mediclinic Southern Africa / ER24 (applications via the Mediclinic SuccessFactors careers portal) bursary application
- 1
Confirm you meet the requirements and have a Bachelor's Pass (or are on track to achieve one)
- 2
Secure acceptance or registration for an approved qualification (Nursing, Pharmacy or Emergency Medical Care) at an accredited institution
- 3
Compile your supporting documents (ID, academic results, proof of income, etc.)
- 4
Apply online via the Mediclinic careers/bursary portal at careers.mediclinic.com and search for the current bursary job listing (the reference changes each cycle)
- 5
Complete the online application form and upload your documents before the 31 July closing date
- 6
Wait for shortlisting communication and attend an interview if invited
- 7
Sign the bursary contract, including the work-back agreement, if selected
Required Documents
- 📄 Certified copy of South African ID
- 📄 Certified Matric certificate (or latest Grade 11/12 results if still in Matric)
- 📄 Latest academic results/transcripts (for current tertiary students)
- 📄 Proof of acceptance or registration at an accredited tertiary institution
- 📄 Proof of household income
- 📄 Curriculum vitae (CV)
- 📄 Motivational letter
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is the Mediclinic and ER24 bursary the same programme?
- Yes. ER24 is a subsidiary of Mediclinic, so this is a single joint Mediclinic / ER24 bursary. It is separate from the Netcare and Life Healthcare bursaries, which are run by different hospital groups.
- Which qualifications does the bursary fund?
- The bursary supports approved qualifications in Nursing, Pharmacy and Emergency Medical Care (including paramedic / emergency medical services pathways) at recognised, accredited South African tertiary institutions.
- When do applications open and close?
- Applications typically open around early May and close on 31 July each year, with funded studies starting the following January. The 2027 cycle had not been officially published as of mid-2026, but the programme runs on this window annually, so check the Mediclinic careers portal from around May.
- Will I have to work for Mediclinic or ER24 after graduating?
- Yes. Recipients sign a contract that includes a work-back obligation equal to the length of the funded programme, which also serves as an employment pipeline into the Mediclinic / ER24 group.
- How do I apply?
- Applications are submitted online through the Mediclinic SuccessFactors careers portal at careers.mediclinic.com. Search for the current bursary listing, as the specific job reference changes each year. There is no third-party administrator.
When do 2027 applications open?
Mediclinic Southern Africa / ER24 (applications via the Mediclinic SuccessFactors careers portal) has not yet announced dates for the 2027 intake.
The last recorded window closed on 31 July 2026. Treat that as a guide to timing only — confirm the 2027 dates with Mediclinic Southern Africa / ER24 (applications via the Mediclinic SuccessFactors careers portal) before you rely on them.
Check Mediclinic Southern Africa / ER24 (applications via the Mediclinic SuccessFactors careers portal)'s official siteNeed help? Contact Mediclinic Southern Africa / ER24 (applications via the Mediclinic SuccessFactors careers portal):
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 021 809 6698
Information verified 2026-06-08. Always confirm details on the funder's official website before applying.
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