Health Sciences

Bursaries for Speech Therapy 2020 -2021

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Speech Therapy is the study speech patterns, interpretation, disorders of the mouth, swallowing and speech. It can also be named language therapy of speech-language pathology. This field includes the speech production, respiratory, voice and aeromechanical components.

Bursaries for speech therapy and speech pathology are offered by a couple of companies in South Africa. Have a look at these companies listed below if you want to study speech therapy.

Bursaries for Speech Therapy

Here are some study fields if considering speech therapy as a career:

  • Speech Therapist
  • Language Therapist
  • Lexicographer
  • Language Teacher
  • Publish Proofreader / Copy Editor
  • Translator

You may also look at the following fields:

  • Editorial Assistant
  • Primary School Teacher
  • Librarian
  • Social Researcher
  • Librarian

With a degree in speech therapy you can work in many different industries. These range from teaching, therapist, research, management, clinical studies and many other sectors or industries. Speech therapy gives you the chance to work with a variety of people or groups even. You work can include families, adults, children, groups and individuals. Your work can entail support, assessment, diagnoses, prevention and treatment. Speech problems can occur in babies and even the elderly and can be caused by a number of issues.

If you are seeking bursaries for speech therapy to study in this field you must meet the requirements of each company to be eligible before applying. Some of the requirements may be as following and more:

  • All applicants must have a valid ID document.
  • All applicants be South African citizens.
  • All applicants must have excellent academic records
  • All applicants must be able to work as part of a team.
  • All applicants must have remarkable language skills for communication.

Speech and speech production is an important part of everyday life. If you love working with people and helping others, then this field may be your chosen career path.

Bursaries for Health Sciences 2020 -2021

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There are many study directions to choose from if you want to study Health Sciences. A bursary is made available by companies who want to help develop the skills of students.  Health Science can be a daunting career to follow as you will be faced with a career that is physically and emotionally straining.  South Africa is dire need of professionals in Health Science. See our list of health sciences bursaries below.

Bursaries for Health Sciences in South Africa 2020 -2021

Most Popular fields in Health Sciences

  • Audiology
  • Biomedical Science
  • Health Science
  • Fitness Studies
  • Microbiology
  • Pharmacology
  • Virology
  • Toxicology
  • Biomedical Technology

Health Science is all about mental and physical well-being of people.  Candidate must show Empathy, Integrity, Patience, and Compassion.  Students who would like to follow any of these fields of study will require the following in order to apply for a bursary.

Candidates must be a South African citizen with a valid ID Book / ID Card.

  • Candidates must be able to prove the need for financial assistance.
  • Candidates must be able to prove a willingness to learn as well as a passion for the field of study chosen as well as outstanding academic records.
  • Candidates must be able to provide an approval letter of acceptance at an Institute of Higher Learning.

Studying Health Sciences offers rewarding careers and specialist skills preparing students studying health care for other industries as well.

Most courses will provide theoretical and practical aspects to prepare candidates for the workforce.  Further studies can even provide career paths into education and research.  The possibilities are limitless and can take students to new heights and more satisfying careers.

Bursaries for Medicine 2020 -2021

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Medicine has a broad range of different fields to study into and each of these is unique in some way but all is about caring for people and their well-being.  Some may require special skills to be learned while others are proven to be more functional.  A bursary is a financial aid made available by a company to a deserving candidate for further study into a specific field. See our list below of medical Bursaries and find out which one you can apply for.

Bursaries For Medicine 2020 -2021 South Africa

Most Popular Study Fields in Medicine

  • Nurse
  • General Practitioner
  • Medicine Science
  • Anaesthetics
  • Psychiatry
  • Radiology
  • Paediatrics
  • Pathology
  • Dental Science
  • Obstetrics
  • Pharmacy
  • Emergency Care
  • Clinical Associates
  • Nutrition / Dietetics
  • Audio & Speech Therapy
  • Occupational Therapy

Bursaries for Medicine Requirements:

  • Candidates must be a South African citizen with a valid ID Book / ID Card.
  • Candidates must be able to prove the need for financial assistance.
  • Candidates must be able to prove a willingness to learn as well as a passion for the field of study chosen by outstanding academic records with at least a C symbol in Matric.
  • Candidates must be able to provide an approval letter of acceptance at an Institute of Higher Learning.

Not only will learners be able to find work at basically any hospital, clinic or emergency services within South Africa but international opportunities are also an option.  Learners should be sure whether they are obligated to work back a set time for the bursary sponsor.  All the required information is made available and can be found by having a look at the ‘Department Of Health’ bursary.

There is also the possibility of opening your own medical facility with the right qualification and assistance.  The possibilities are limitless once your studies are successfully completed.  For a future in any of these fields of study, students ought to be sure it is what they would like to do before applying.

Nursing Bursaries South Africa 2020 -2021

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Nursing bursaries are made available yearly for South African students with great compassion and desire to care for those who cannot care for themselves.  These bursaries are available to motivated candidates wanting to make a difference within their communities and who are faced with dire financial needs, therefore, cannot study further due to this fact.

There are a number of companies providing bursaries for these fields of study each year and you can find more information about these bursary programs here with the following institutes:

What is a Nursing Bursary?

There are companies that will offer you the annual payment which helps you pay for your study costs. This yearly payment is also known as a bursary. Always check with the school you are going to study if they have a list of companies offering nursing bursaries. You can also check the list below.

How Can You Get a Bursary For Nursing?

It almost sounds too good to be true right? A company will pay for your study costs so you will become a nurse? Although it is true that companies offer this service in the form of a Bursary, there are certain requirements. Besides that, the competition is stiff as many people are going for only a few Bursaries.

First, check at the school or University you want to study. Are you allowed to study there with your results and your certificate? Secondly, check for companies offering Nursing bursaries. These are often available at the school you want to study and of course on this website.

Once you found the Bursaries you will need to start writing these companies. If the company likes you they will probably invite you for a meeting and set up conditions.

Nursing Bursaries in South Africa 2020 -2021

These are some companies offering bursaries. More will be added when we find them.

Most of the bursaries offered here will also work for Ukwazi School of Nursing

Here are some of the most commonly found study fields you will find within the Nursing field:

  • Medical care for Emergency
  • Nursing Care
  • General Nursing
  • Pharmacy
  • Primary Health Care
  • Public health

For a student to be eligible to study in the fields of Nursing one ought to meet the following criteria:

  • Candidates have to be a South African citizen with a valid ID Book / ID Card.
  • Candidates have to prove their need for financial assistance.
  • Candidates have to have an outstanding academic record.
  • Candidates have to have pre-approval from an institute of higher learning.
  • Candidates have to be from a previously disadvantaged background.

Most students will find work at any state hospital, private hospital, clinic, or emergency care services in South Africa as well as international.  Students are responsible to find out from the sponsoring company if there is a ‘work-back’ period.

For any additional information have a look at the bursaries available here on the site.

There are also possibilities of further study after a nursing field has been successfully completed for those interested in taking their careers even further.

Do you have a deep caring for other people and their well-being?  If you love working with people and caring for those in need then nursing could be the perfect field of study for you.

Can You Become a Nurse at 40?

Probably not. There is an age limit to become a nurse. The only way to find out is to contact your school and see if you are eligible to study Nursing. Maybe some Universities offering these courses will allow it while others don’t. Also check with the companies who are offering bursaries for nursing students.