Cipla invites South African students to apply for its 2025 Bursary Programme.
Cipla Bursaries 2025
The bursary program aims to widen opportunities for people from diverse backgrounds by providing appropriate and relevant funding that aligns with the Cipla Graduate Skills Program’s required qualifications (fields of study).
Cipla South Africa awards bursaries to students studying at accredited PUBLIC tertiary learning institutions.
Through this initiative, Cipla supports talented individuals pursuing their studies and prepares them for impactful careers in various fields.
Study Fields Covered by the Cipla Bursary
Cipla funds students enrolled in the following disciplines:
- Analytical Chemistry
- Computer Science & Information Science
- Digital Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Media Studies
- Engineering: Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical, Mechatronics
- Economic Management Sciences: Accounting, Economics, Taxation
- Environmental Science
- Graphic Design
- Human Resources Management
- Industrial Psychology
- Law (Bachelor of LLB)
- Microbiology & Biotechnology
- Pharmacy (Bachelor of Pharmacy)
- Supply Chain & Logistics Management
Cipla Bursary coverage
Cipla provides comprehensive financial and career support, including:
- Paying for tuition fees, accommodation, meals, and books.
- Supplying recipients with a laptop.
Additionally, Cipla offers:
- Work Experience: Bursary recipients work at Cipla during designated vacation periods.
- Graduate Programme: Bursary holders can apply for Cipla’s Graduate Skills Programme after graduation.
Funding Duration and Renewal
Cipla awards bursaries for one academic year at a time.
- Renew Funding: Students must maintain an overall average of 70% or higher to renew the bursary.
- Reapply Annually: Recipients must submit new applications yearly to continue receiving support.
Who Can Apply for Cipla Bursaries?
To qualify for the Cipla Bursary Programme, you must:
- Hold South African citizenship.
- Be aged 18 to 28 years.
- Have completed Matric.
- Enroll in your 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or later years of study for a relevant qualification in 2025.
- Achieve a minimum average of 70% in your most recent academic year.
- Register at a recognized and accredited South African public tertiary institution.
- Commit to participating in vacation work during holidays.
- Plan to apply for Cipla’s Graduate Skills Programme after graduating.
- Speak, read, and write English fluently.
- Show high levels of motivation and dedication to your studies.
Steps to Apply
- Complete the Cipla Bursary Screening Form 2025.
- Submit your application online using the reference number 91014.
- Upload the following certified documents:
- Your ID document.
- Your Matric certificate.
- Your most recent academic record or transcript (on institutional letterhead).
- Proof of registration for 2025 (on institutional letterhead).
- A one-page CV in PDF format, including your mobile number, residential address, and email address.
Important: Save all documents in PDF format and name them as follows:
Name_Surname_DocumentType_CBP2025 (e.g., Khule_MMAMBO_ID_Document_CBP2025).
Application Deadline: Submit your application before 10 January 2025.
For more details, visit Cipla’s official website.
When asked how you heard about this opportunity, remember to mention www.bursariesmzansi.co.za.