SD Recruitment, in partnership with the Caroline Mack Foundation, invites qualifying South African students residing in the Western Cape to apply for the Caroline Mack Foundation Nursing Bursary Programme for the 2027 academic year.
Bursary Application Closing Date: 12 September 2026
Bursary Location: Recognised and accredited higher education institutions in South Africa
Caroline Mack Foundation Bursary Programme 2027
The Caroline Mack Foundation, together with SD Recruitment, is offering one bursary for a qualifying student who wants to study towards a SANC-recognised undergraduate Nursing qualification.
The bursary is aimed at academically strong students who demonstrate financial need and reside in the Western Cape.
Bursary Programme Overview
Organisation: Caroline Mack Foundation
Administrator: SD Recruitment Pty Ltd
Programme: Nursing Bursary Programme 2027
Number of bursaries: 1
Field of study: Nursing
Study level: Undergraduate
Minimum academic average: 65%
Residence requirement: Western Cape
Closing date: 12 September 2026
Application method: Online
Eligible Field of Study
The bursary is available for studies towards a:
- SANC-recognised Nursing qualification.
Applicants must be studying or intend to study towards an undergraduate Nursing qualification recognised by the South African Nursing Council.
Who Can Apply?
Applicants must:
- Be South African citizens.
- Reside in the Western Cape Province.
- Be currently in Matric or have completed Matric.
- Be studying or intending to study towards an undergraduate SANC-recognised Nursing qualification.
- Be enrolled or accepted at a recognised and accredited Higher Education Institution in South Africa.
- Have achieved a minimum academic average of 65%.
- Demonstrate financial need.
Preference will be given to applicants who may otherwise be unable to afford their studies.
Academic Requirement
Applicants must have achieved a minimum overall academic average of:
65%
Applicants should ensure that their latest school or tertiary results clearly reflect this requirement.
What the Caroline Mack Foundation Bursary Covers
The bursary will cover:
- Full tuition fees for the duration of the qualification.
- A small monthly stipend.
The exact stipend amount is not specified in the supplied information.
Additional Bursary Benefits
Successful bursary recipients will also receive:
- Support from industry professionals.
- Mentorship.
- Exposure that may help them begin their healthcare careers.
- Pre-placement medical screening facilitated and provided by the Foundation.
Work-Back Obligation
Bursary recipients will be required to work back the funding awarded after graduation.
The supplied information states that:
Community Service Year will count towards the first year of the bursary work-back obligation.
Applicants should carefully review the final bursary agreement before accepting funding.
Academic Performance Requirement
Bursary recipients must maintain the required academic performance each year in order to continue receiving funding.
The exact annual minimum performance requirement is not specified in the supplied information.
Required Application Documents
Applicants must submit clear copies of:
- Certified ID document or birth certificate.
- Latest academic results.
- Matric certificate, where applicable.
- Academic record, where applicable.
- Proof of acceptance or registration at a tertiary institution.
- Proof of residence.
- Proof of financial need.
- Parent or guardian proof of household income, where applicable.
- Affidavit of financial need, where applicable.
- Two-page motivational letter.
- Curriculum Vitae.
- Two letters of reference.
Incomplete applications may be disqualified.
Motivational Letter Requirement
Applicants must submit a motivational letter of approximately:
2 pages
The letter should explain why the applicant believes they should receive the bursary and how the funding will support their Nursing studies.
Reference Letters
Applicants must submit:
Two letters of reference
These should support the application and provide insight into the applicant’s character, academic ability or potential.
How to Apply for the Caroline Mack Foundation Nursing Bursary 2027
Applications must be submitted online through the official Caroline Mack Foundation bursary application process administered by SD Recruitment.
The supplied information does not include the direct online application URL.
Applicants should use the official application link provided by SD Recruitment or the Caroline Mack Foundation when completing their application.
Bursary Application Closing Date
Applications close on:
12 September 2026
Late applications will not be accepted.
Applicants should submit all compulsory documents before the deadline.
Bursary Enquiries
For enquiries, contact SD Recruitment:
Contact person: Rashied
Email: rashied@sdrecruit.co.za
The email address is provided for bursary-related enquiries.
Important Application Notes
Applicants should note that:
- Only one bursary will be awarded.
- Applicants must reside in the Western Cape.
- South African citizenship is required.
- The bursary is for SANC-recognised undergraduate Nursing studies.
- A minimum academic average of 65% is required.
- Financial need must be demonstrated.
- Full tuition fees are covered.
- A monthly stipend is provided.
- Two reference letters are required.
- A two-page motivational letter is required.
- A work-back obligation applies after graduation.
- Continued funding depends on maintaining the required academic performance.
- Incomplete applications may be disqualified.
- Applications close on 12 September 2026.