The Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa (DENOSA) invites applications for its DENOSA Bursary Programme for the 2025 academic year. As the largest nurses’ trade union in South Africa, DENOSA is committed to empowering nursing professionals through education and skill enhancement.
The DENOSA Bursary Programme provides valuable financial support to nurses and midwives who aspire to advance their qualifications and improve healthcare in South Africa.
About the DENOSA Bursary Programme
The DENOSA Bursary Programme is an initiative designed to support fully paid-up members of DENOSA pursuing further studies in nursing. While the bursary only partially covers educational expenses, it is a crucial stepping stone for nurses looking to grow in their careers. Recipients are encouraged to source additional funding to cover the remaining costs.
Fields of Study Covered by the DENOSA Bursary Programme
The DENOSA Bursary Programme supports studies in the following fields:
- Bridging and short courses.
- Community nursing science.
- Community health nursing, psychiatric nursing, and geriatric nursing.
- Postgraduate studies (at a university or technikon).
- Clinical master’s degree programmes.
This wide range of supported fields ensures that the DENOSA Bursary Programme caters to various specializations within the nursing profession.
Benefits of the DENOSA Bursary Programme
The DENOSA Bursary Programme does not provide full funding but offers significant financial support to help nurses meet their educational goals. Recipients must reapply for the bursary annually, with funding renewals based on academic performance. Progress reports are required to be submitted to the DENOSA secretary by 14 February each year.
Successful applicants will be notified of their status beginning in April 2025, ensuring transparency in the selection process.
Eligibility Criteria for the DENOSA Bursary Programme
To apply for the DENOSA Bursary Programme, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- DENOSA Membership: Applicants must be fully paid-up members of DENOSA for at least two years before applying. Membership must also be maintained for the duration of their studies.
- Professional Registration: Candidates must be registered nurses and/or midwives with the South African Nursing Council (SANC).
- Post-Basic Work: Applicants must have completed a certain amount of approved post-basic work.
- Academic Enrolment: Applicants must be accepted and registered at a South African university or technikon for the 2025 academic year.
Specific Criteria by Study Type
- Post-Basic Undergraduate Courses: Candidates must be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in nursing and have passed at least six courses (half of the program).
- Diploma Courses: For diploma courses lasting more than one year, applicants must have completed at least half of the coursework.
- Short Courses: The course must be listed with SANC, or the applicant must demonstrate how it will improve their nursing practice.
- Bridging Courses: Applicants must have completed the first year of their bridging course.
How to Apply for the DENOSA Bursary Programme
Applications for the DENOSA Bursary Programme must follow these steps:
- Download the Application Form:
- Undergraduate students: DENOSA Bursary Application Form 2025 (Undergraduate)
- .Postgraduate students: DENOSA Bursary Application Form 2025 (Postgraduate).
- Prepare Supporting Documents: Submit the following documents along with your completed application form:
- Certified copy of your ID.
- Proof of registration at a tertiary institution.
- Proof of completed courses (for post-basic undergraduate courses).
- Certified copy of the latest payslip.
- Proof of payment of the registration fee for 2025.
- Submit Your Application: Email the application form and supporting documents to leahr@denosa.org.za with the subject line: “DENOSA Bursary Application 2025.”
Application Forms and Assistance at Provincial Offices
Applicants can also obtain application forms or seek assistance at DENOSA provincial offices, located in:
- Eastern Cape: 5 Geard Street, North End, Port Elizabeth.
- Free State: 25A Milner Road, Wavelley, Bloemfontein.
- Gauteng: 6 Berkswell Street, Gresswold, Johannesburg.
- KwaZulu-Natal: 1320 Durdoc Centre, 460 Smith Street, Durban.
- Limpopo: 96 Biccard Street, Polokwane.
- Mpumalanga: 23a Steak Street, Nelspruit.
- North West: 137 Provident Street, Mmabatho.
- Northern Cape: Permanent Building, Kimberly.
- Western Cape: 2 First Avenue, Bellville.
Application Deadline
The closing date for the DENOSA Bursary Programme is 31 January 2025 (at 16:00). Late applications will not be considered, so ensure you apply before the deadline.
Contact Information for the DENOSA Bursary Programme
For more information about the DENOSA Bursary Programme, contact the bursary provider:
- Email: leahr@denosa.org.za.
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The DENOSA Bursary Programme is an excellent opportunity for nurses and midwives to enhance their qualifications and contribute to healthcare improvements in South Africa. By supporting further education, DENOSA ensures a skilled, professional nursing workforce ready to meet the country’s healthcare challenges.
