Caroline Mack Foundation Nursing Bursary 2027: Empowering Future Nurses

Aspire to be a nurse? Apply for the Caroline Mack Foundation Nursing Bursary 2027! Full tuition & stipend. Deadline: 12 Sept 2026. #NursingBursary

Published 12 August 2026
Closing Date 23 September 2026
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Unlock your future in healthcare with the Caroline Mack Foundation Nursing Bursary Programme for 2027! This prestigious opportunity, closing on 12 September 2026, is designed for aspiring nurses in the Western Cape who show academic excellence and financial need.

About the Opportunity

The Caroline Mack Foundation, in collaboration with SD Recruitment, is offering a unique bursary for students pursuing a SANC-recognised undergraduate Nursing qualification. This bursary aims to support academically strong students who demonstrate financial need and are residents of the Western Cape.

Closing Dates

Applications for this bursary close on 12 September 2026. Ensure all documents are submitted before the deadline to be considered.

Key Responsibilities

Recipients will be required to fulfill a work-back obligation post-graduation. The Community Service Year counts towards the first year of this obligation.

Requirements/Qualifications

  • South African citizenship
  • Residency in the Western Cape
  • Current or completed Matric
  • Enrollment or acceptance at a recognized higher education institution
  • Minimum academic average of 65%
  • Demonstrated financial need

Benefits

The bursary covers full tuition fees and provides a monthly stipend. Additional benefits include professional support, mentorship, and exposure to healthcare career opportunities. Pre-placement medical screening is also provided.

Academic Performance Requirement

Continued funding is contingent upon maintaining the required academic performance each year.

Required Application Documents

  • Certified ID or birth certificate
  • Latest academic results
  • Matric certificate (if applicable)
  • Academic record (if applicable)
  • Proof of acceptance or registration
  • Proof of residence
  • Proof of financial need
  • Parent or guardian proof of income
  • Affidavit of financial need (if applicable)
  • Two-page motivational letter
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Two reference letters