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SAMA Medical Student Bursaries 2025

Awarded by South African Medical Association (SAMA)

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

Masters

Funding Type

Partial Funding · Pre-graduate bursary of R 20,000.00 pa + other benefits

Eligible Courses

Medical fields

Eligible Nationalities

Open to South African citizens

Can Be Taken At

Medical schools in South Africa

Provider

South African Medical Association (SAMA)

Last Verified On

28 Oct 2026 by WeMakeScholars Scholarship Team

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Overview

South African Medical Association is offering SAMA Medical Student Bursaries to provide support to South African citizens attending medical school in South Africa.

Eligibility criteria for the SAMA Medical Student Bursaries:

  • Applicants of SAMA Medical Student Bursaries must be citizens of South Africa.
  • Applications from historically disadvantaged groups are encouraged.
  • Recipients of SAMA Medical Student Bursaries can receive other scholarships but must be declared to the SAMA Bursary Committee.

Documents required for the SAMA Medical Student Bursaries:

  • Social and geographic considerations
  • Recommendation of Referees
  • Belonging to a historically disadvantaged group
  • Leadership Qualities
  • Academic merit including previous prizes and awards
  • Potential for excellence
  • Applicant's details
  • Proof of citizenship
  • Resume in at most 2 pages explaining education and volunteer experience
  • Copy of letter of acceptance to a South African medical school (can be provided upon being shortlisted)

Application deadline: 15th November, 2024.

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  • Identity Proof (Usually required)

  • Admission / Offer Letter (For select scholarships)

  • Statement of Purpose (If applicable)

  • Language Test Scores (If applicable)

  • Recommendation Letters (If applicable)

  • Other Supporting Documents (As specified by the scholarship provider)

Note: The exact document requirements vary by scholarship. Always refer to the official application guidelines

FAQs

  • Yes, you can secure an education loan to study abroad at South African Medical Association (SAMA). Education loans are of two types — Collateral and non-collateral. Collateral includes either: Immovable property – a house or a flat or land (or) liquid security – an FD, or LIC or shares or bonds. Agricultural lands are not accepted by any bank for education loan.

    Public banks like SBI, BOB offer these types of education loans. There are many NBFCs who offer Non-collateral education loans. Apply for the best education loan to study abroad.
  • The deadline of SAMA Medical Student Bursaries 2025 is Expired.
  • SAMA Medical Student Bursaries 2025 is offered to Masters degree.
  • SAMA Medical Student Bursaries 2025 is offered for Medical fields.
  • SAMA Medical Student Bursaries 2025 is open for: Open to South African citizens.
  • SAMA Medical Student Bursaries 2025 is offered by South African Medical Association (SAMA).
  • SAMA Medical Student Bursaries 2025 covers Partial Funding, Pre-graduate bursary of R 20,000.00 pa + other benefits.