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DENOSA Study Fund Bursary 2027

Last verified 24 October 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team

Small once-off partial contribution, paid to institution; amount unspecified. Annual reapplication, not automatic renewal. Eligibility: Registered nurses/midwives; fully paid DENOSA membership for the preceding two years and throughout funded study. Admission/registration and approved post-basic work required. Nursing degrees require half the programme passed; multi-year diplomas require half completed; bridging applicants must pass year one. Sho

Provider
Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa (DENOSA)
Host country
South Africa
Deadline
General Study Fund: 31 January 2027. A separately linked postgraduate form specifies 30 March 2027; do not apply that later date to this general route.
Region
Africa

Eligibility & requirements at a glance

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Who can apply
Registered nurses/midwives; fully paid DENOSA membership for the preceding two years and throughout funded study. Admission/registration and approved post-basic work required. Nursing degrees require half the programme passed; multi-year diplomas require half completed; bridging applicants must pass year one. Short courses need SANC listing or practice-benefit justification. Nationality: No citizenship restriction published; qualifying DENOSA members only Residence: Registered nursing/midwifery practice and eligible study; post-basic degree route is at South African universities/technikons.
Funding
Small once-off partial contribution, paid to institution; amount unspecified. Annual reapplication, not automatic renewal.
Study level
Post-basic nursing degree, diploma, bridging or short course
Deadline
General Study Fund: 31 January 2027. A separately linked postgraduate form specifies 30 March 2027; do not apply that later date to this general route.

Key eligibility criteria

  • Registered nurses/midwives; fully paid DENOSA membership for the preceding two years and throughout funded study. Admission/registration and approved post-basic work required. Nursing degrees require half the programme passed; multi-year diplomas require half completed; bridging applicants must pass year one. Short courses need SANC listing or practice-benefit justification. Nationality: No citizenship restriction published; qualifying DENOSA members only Residence: Registered nursing/midwifery practice and eligible study; post-basic degree route is at South African universities/technikons.

About the DENOSA Study Fund Bursary 2027 (2026)

## Funding Small once-off partial contribution, paid to institution; amount unspecified. Annual reapplication, not automatic renewal. ## Funding exclusions and obligations Not full-cost funding. Report paid study leave. Course/institution changes need approval; missing annual progress reports can trigger repayment. ## Eligibility Registered nurses/midwives; fully paid DENOSA membership for the preceding two years and throughout funded study. Admission/registration and approved post-basic work required. Nursing degrees require half the programme passed; multi-year diplomas require half completed; bridging applicants must pass year one. Short courses need SANC listing or practice-benefit justification. Nationality: No citizenship restriction published; qualifying DENOSA members only Residence: Registered nursing/midwifery practice and eligible study; post-basic degree route is at South African universities/technikons. ## Application timing General Study Fund: 31 January 2027. A separately linked postgraduate form specifies 30 March 2027; do not apply that later date to this general route. ## How to apply Complete official general form, attested by Commissioner of Oaths; send to leahr@denosa.org.za or Secretary, DENOSA Study Fund Committee, PO Box 1280, Pretoria 0001. Do not send to donor firms/provincial offices. Postgraduate variant is one family, not an additional master.; Annual progress reports must reach the secretary by 14 February each year until course completion; failure may trigger repayment. Label any short-course subroute non-degree and do not create a separate donor or postgraduate master. ## Official application https://www.denosa.org.za/departments/student-movement/bursaries-and-travel-grant/ ## Official sources - [https://www.denosa.org.za/departments/student-movement/bursaries-and-travel-grant/](https://www.denosa.org.za/departments/student-movement/bursaries-and-travel-grant/) - [https://www.denosa.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Bursary-application-form-for-2027.pdf](https://www.denosa.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Bursary-application-form-for-2027.pdf) - [https://www.denosa.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/DENOSA-POSTGRADUATE-FORM-2027.pdf](https://www.denosa.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/DENOSA-POSTGRADUATE-FORM-2027.pdf) ## Verification notes Rechecked 2026-10-24T23:47:43.882291+00:00. Keep the general and postgraduate form dates distinct; one programme family, not separate records. Short-course option is valid non-degree study.

DENOSA Study Fund Bursary 2027 eligibility

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  • Registered nurses/midwives; fully paid DENOSA membership for the preceding two years and throughout funded study. Admission/registration and approved post-basic work required. Nursing degrees require half the programme passed; multi-year diplomas require half completed; bridging applicants must pass year one. Short courses need SANC listing or practice-benefit justification. Nationality: No citizenship restriction published; qualifying DENOSA members only Residence: Registered nursing/midwifery practice and eligible study; post-basic degree route is at South African universities/technikons.

DENOSA Study Fund Bursary 2027 document information

No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the materials the provider requests.

    How to apply for the DENOSA Study Fund Bursary 2027 2026

    Follow the provider's stated process. The checks below are guidance, not additional application requirements. Any original editorial instructions remain in the description above.

    1. 1
      Check the provider's process

      Consult https://www.denosa.org.za/departments/student-movement/bursaries-and-travel-grant/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.

    2. 2
      Check eligibility and any requested materials

      Listed eligibility: Registered nurses/midwives; fully paid DENOSA membership for the preceding two years and throughout funded study. Admission/registration and approved post-basic work required. Nursing degrees require half the programme passed; multi-year diplomas require half completed; bridging applicants must pass year one. Short courses need SANC listing or practice-benefit justification. Nationality: No citizenship restriction published; qualifying DENOSA members only Residence: Registered nursing/midwifery practice and eligible study; post-basic degree route is at South African universities/technikons.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.

    3. 3
      Check dates and next steps

      Listed deadline information: General Study Fund: 31 January 2027. A separately linked postgraduate form specifies 30 March 2027; do not apply that later date to this general route.. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

    DENOSA Study Fund Bursary 2027 deadline & application timeline

    Provider deadline information: General Study Fund: 31 January 2027. A separately linked postgraduate form specifies 30 March 2027; do not apply that later date to this general route.. This text cannot be safely converted to a countdown; check the official source for its meaning. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.

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    2. Planning suggestion: 6 months out

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    3. Planning suggestion: 3 months out

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    4. Planning suggestion: 1 month out

      If submission is required, allow time to check your materials and any stated cutoff.

    5. Provider deadline
      General Study Fund: 31 January 2027. A separately linked postgraduate form specifies 30 March 2027; do not apply that later date to this general route.

      Provider deadline information: General Study Fund: 31 January 2027. A separately linked postgraduate form specifies 30 March 2027; do not apply that later date to this general route.. Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.

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    Editorial verification note

    Keep the general and postgraduate form dates distinct; one programme family, not separate records. Short-course option is valid non-degree study.
    Last checked 10/24/2026

    Frequently asked questions

    Who can apply for the DENOSA Study Fund Bursary 2027?+

    Registered nurses/midwives; fully paid DENOSA membership for the preceding two years and throughout funded study. Admission/registration and approved post-basic work required. Nursing degrees require half the programme passed; multi-year diplomas require half completed; bridging applicants must pass year one. Short courses need SANC listing or practice-benefit justification. Nationality: No citizenship restriction published; qualifying DENOSA members only Residence: Registered nursing/midwifery practice and eligible study; post-basic degree route is at South African universities/technikons.

    What funding does the DENOSA Study Fund Bursary 2027 offer?+

    Listed funding: Small once-off partial contribution, paid to institution; amount unspecified. Annual reapplication, not automatic renewal.. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.

    When is the application deadline?+

    Provider deadline information: General Study Fund: 31 January 2027. A separately linked postgraduate form specifies 30 March 2027; do not apply that later date to this general route.. Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.

    What documents do I need to apply?+

    No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.

    How do I check the application process?+

    Consult https://www.denosa.org.za/departments/student-movement/bursaries-and-travel-grant/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: Registered nurses/midwives; fully paid DENOSA membership for the preceding two years and throughout funded study. Admission/registration and approved post-basic work required. Nursing degrees require half the programme passed; multi-year diplomas require half completed; bridging applicants must pass year one. Short courses need SANC listing or practice-benefit justification. Nationality: No citizenship restriction published; qualifying DENOSA members only Residence: Registered nursing/midwifery practice and eligible study; post-basic degree route is at South African universities/technikons.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: General Study Fund: 31 January 2027. A separately linked postgraduate form specifies 30 March 2027; do not apply that later date to this general route.. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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