HWSETA Bursary 2025 Application Portal Guide - Early Finder
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HWSETA Bursary 2025 Application Portal Guide

Apply for the HWSETA Bursary for the 2025 academic year – If you are seeking a bursary for your undergraduate or postgraduate studies, the HWSETA Bursary is a suitable program. The HWSETA( Health and Welfare Sector Education and Training Authority) bursary program is available for South African students who wish to continue their undergraduate or postgraduate studies. This article will provide details of the application process, eligibility criteria, document requirements, and the last date for application.

About The Bursary Provider

The Health and Welfare Sector Education and Training Authority (HWSETA) is a leading organization dedicated to improving education and skills development in the health and social services sectors.

The organization actively develops and implements effective sector skill plans and monitors education and training programs. They also organize skill development workshops and build strong partnerships with relevant organizations and stakeholders.

Their goals are to create more job opportunities for people with disabilities and ensure that the health and social services sector provides high-quality services to South Africans. They are guided by their core values of integrity, transparency, transformation, and service excellence.

HWSETA Bursary Program

The Health and Welfare Sector Education and Training Authority (HWSETA) is offering bursaries to talented South African students pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate studies in health and social development fields. This bursary aims to address the critical shortage of skilled professionals in the healthcare sector.

By supporting your education, we’re investing in the future of healthcare in South Africa. The HWSETA Bursary supports students studying in a wide range of health and social development fields. They select bursary recipients based on their academic achievements and financial circumstances. Outstanding students from disadvantaged backgrounds are particularly encouraged to apply.

Successful applicants will be awarded bursaries to cover their financial burden to help them focus on their studies. The award will cover accommodation expenses, books, meals, and tuition fees.

Eligibility – HWSETA Bursary Requirements

Applicants applying for the undergraduate or postgraduate bursary program will have to meet the following criteria before applying. Failure to meet these criteria can lead to disqualification of your application. To qualify, applicants must:

HWSETA Undergraduate Bursary:

  • Be a South African citizen and resident
  • Currently in Matric or have completed Matric
  • Be studying or plan to study towards undergraduate degrees
  • Be studying or plan to study at an accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
  • Be taking Mathematics and Science as subjects in Matric if you are currently in Matric
  • Have obtained a Matric exemption with Mathematics and Science as subjects if completed Matric
  • Have obtained a minimum overall average of 75% in your previous year of study
  • Meet the entry requirements set by HWSETA Bursary 2025 and the tertiary institution
  • Not be a staff or a promotional partner of HWSETA
  • Not receive any other bursary funding

HWSETA Postgraduate Bursary:

  • Be a South African citizen
  • Be a full-time student undertaking Honours, Masters, Doctoral, and Post-Doctoral studies at South African universities.
  • Be studying or undertaking studies in the Health and Social Development areas
  • Have a minimum average of 65% in your previous qualification
  • Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply

How To Apply

Applicants will have to visit the HWSETA career website to download their application form. Ensure you fill out the correct information on the form. Submit your completed application along with all supporting documents on the bursary portal. The following are the supporting documents required:

For Undergraduate Bursary:

  • South African ID document
  • Matric certificate
  • Full tertiary academic record
  • Proof of application/ registration at the university
  • Motivational letter

For Postgraduate Bursary:

  • South African ID document
  • Proof of registration at the institution
  • Draft research proposal
  • Itemized and presented project budget
  • Letter of motivation

Then, applicants will have to make a 30 to 60-second video about why they deserve the bursary. The video should be at most a one-minute time frame.

You need to publish the video on any of your social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter); tag @hwseta_sa, and use hashtags #HWCareerBursaries and #HWCareers. You can also post the video on any of the social media platforms of HWSETA. (Facebook: @HWSETA, Instagram: @hwseta_sa, or Twitter: @HWSETA_SA)

Candidates can apply only once, and upon submission of the video, applicants will receive an email confirming their entry.

Initially, 5-10 finalists will be selected based on your application. From these finalists, two will move to the vetting stage. Winners will be contacted by phone and email. Successful candidates must sign a bursary contract. Remember, the selection process is competitive. Focus on submitting a strong application to increase your chances.

HWSETA Bursary Closing Date

The official application date for the HWSETA Bursary 2025 has not been announced yet. Check back on our website for updates. We’ll share the application opening date as soon as it’s available. Be sure to stay updated.

Contact Details:

To receive any information regarding the bursary, candidates can contact

Tel: 011 607 6900/ 0800 864 478 (Head office)
Email: hwseta@hwseta.org.za
Contact form: https://hw-careers.co.za/contact/

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