Bursaries 2026

About

Description

The bursary program aims to widen opportunities for people from diverse backgrounds by providing appropriate and relevant funding that aligns with the Cipla Graduate Skills Program required qualifications (fields of study). Cipla SA awards bursaries to students studying at accredited PUBLIC tertiary learning institutions. Bursars may be expected to work (vacwork) during specified vacations. The objective is to provide students opportunity to experience the world of work; and where possible – opportunity to transfer knowledge into skills.

Responsibilities

• Funding is reviewed annually, and continued on condition student maintains 70% average
• Once funding approved, we credit your institute student account
• Funding is never paid directly into a student’s personal bank account
• Funding is ‘once off’ per year ie, the students institute account is credited with the full amount, no additional funding request are accommodated thereafter
• Funding is finalised by 30th March

Qualifications

• Computer and Information Sciences
• Engineering
• Economic Management Sciences
• Graphic Design
• Health Sciences
• Human Sciences, Industrial Psychology, Human Resources
• Manufacturing – logistics; demand planning; production; warehousing
• Natural Sciences
• Pharmacists
• Social Sciences – Digital Marketing and Communications
• Supply Chain

Application instructions:

• Bursars may be expected to work (vacwork) during specified vacations. The objective is to provide students opportunity to experience the world of work; and where possible – opportunity to transfer knowledge into skills.