Nelson Mandela Fidel Castro Programme 2025 for young South Africans to study Medicine in Cuba – Scholarship Opportunities

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Application Deadline:  30 APRIL 2025

Applications are now open for the 2025 Nelson Mandela Fidel Castro Programme. Gauteng Department of Health invites all prospective students from disadvantaged communities who are interested in studying Medicine in Cuba for the year 2025 intake.

Requirements

Candidates must have a university entrance Grade 12 pass, with minimum level 4 pass marks (50%), in the following subjects:

APPLICANT MUST HAVE MATRICULATED AND NOT HAVE BEEN REGISTERED WITH ANY HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUION (PUBLIC/PRIVATE) AND/OR RECEIVED ANY FORM OF BURSARY FUNDING

• Applicant must be South African citizens and permanently residing in Gauteng.

• Must have matriculated in Gauteng.

• Must be between 18 – 30 years of age by the closing date of the application

Application Requirements

NB: The application form should be accompanied by the following:

• Copy of Curriculum Vitae (CV)

• Certified copy of Birth Certificate

• Certified copy of Identification document (applicant and parents/guardians)

• Certified copy of National Senior Certificate and transcript

• Copy of Proof of income for both parents or guardians (sworn affidavits for those without proof of income)

• Copy of Proof of residence validated by the Ward Councillor and/or Municipality Bill.

Enquiries

• Ms. Rebecca Moema: 082 848 1594

• Ms Julia Zwane: 083 496 9252

• Ms Mapula Motaung: 082 737 7130

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Nelson Mandela Fidel Castro Programme