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The Bongani Mayosi National Health Scholars Programme 2026

Awarded by South African Medical Research Council

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

PhD

Funding Type

Full Funding · Varies

Eligible Courses

Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Medical sciences, occupational therapy, speech therapy, audiology, and biomedical engineering

Eligible Nationalities

Open to South African Citizens or permanent residents

Can Be Taken At

Universities in South Africa

Provider

South African Medical Research Council

Last Verified On

10 Jul 2026 by WeMakeScholars Scholarship Team

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Overview

Eligibility Criteria for Bongani Mayosi-National Health Scholars Programme:

Applicants must:

  • Be a South African citizen or permanent resident.
  • Hold a Master’s degree.
  • Be currently enrolled for a PhD at a South African university (full-time study).
  • Have an approved PhD research proposal.
  • Have ethics approval (or be under ethics review) for the research project.
  • Be conducting research in one of the following priority areas:
    • Health system strengthening (quality, human resources, supply chain)
    • Early detection of non-communicable diseases (diagnosis, surveillance, access)
    • Public health innovation (health promotion, disease prevention, HIV elimination)
  • Be a health professional registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa.

Value of Bongani Mayosi-National Health Scholars Programme:

  • Full PhD funding for the entire degree duration.
  • Scholarship value is equivalent to the net (after-tax) salary of a South African public service professional scale, based on the applicant’s qualification level.
  • Funding is tax-free and intended to support full-time doctoral study.

Application Process:

Complete the online application form by 9 July 2026.

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FAQs

  • Yes, you can secure an education loan to study abroad at South African Medical Research Council. 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.

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  • The deadline of The Bongani Mayosi National Health Scholars Programme 2026 is Expired.
  • The Bongani Mayosi National Health Scholars Programme 2026 is offered to PhD degree.
  • The Bongani Mayosi National Health Scholars Programme 2026 is offered for Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Medical sciences, occupational therapy, speech therapy, audiology, and biomedical engineering.
  • The Bongani Mayosi National Health Scholars Programme 2026 is open for: Open to South African Citizens or permanent residents.
  • The Bongani Mayosi National Health Scholars Programme 2026 is offered by South African Medical Research Council.
  • The Bongani Mayosi National Health Scholars Programme 2026 covers Full Funding, Varies.