{"id":23808,"date":"2023-08-11T07:47:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-11T07:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/collegeguide.co.za\/?p=11593"},"modified":"2023-08-11T07:47:00","modified_gmt":"2023-08-11T07:47:00","slug":"gauteng-college-of-nursing-2024-bursary-opened","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/gauteng-college-of-nursing-2024-bursary-opened\/","title":{"rendered":"Gauteng College of Nursing 2026 Bursary Opened"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"advads-atf\" style=\"margin-top: 15px;margin-bottom: 20px;\" id=\"advads-212298986\"><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- Responsive ads atf -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"8381596201\"\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/div><p>Gauteng College of Nursing has opened their Bursary opportunity for 2026 to apply. All interested applicants should read the article below to get more insights on this Bursary program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Gauteng College of Nursing is inviting students to apply for bursary funding for the\u00a0<strong>2026 academic year<\/strong>. Bursaries will be awarded for studies towards a\u00a0<strong>Diploma in Nursing<\/strong>, at any of these 4 campuses:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Ann Latsky Nursing Campus<\/li><li>Bonalesedi Nursing Campus<\/li><li>Chris Hani Baragwanath Nursing Campus<\/li><li>SG Lourens Nursing Campus<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MORE ABOUT THE GAUTENG COLLEGE OF NURSING BURSARY PROGRAMME \u2013 OBLIGATIONS &amp; SELECTION<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Successful candidates will be required to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>take part in Work Integrated Learning (WIL), including shift work, working on public holidays, working on weekends and at night in Gauteng Department of Health hospitals and clinics<\/li><li>attend lectures<\/li><li>sign an agreement with the Department of Health<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Shortlisted applicants will be contacted \u2013 if you do not receive feedback within 3 months after the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a psychometric assessment and thereafter, medical surveillance (which includes a physical exam and verification of submitted documents).<br>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE GAUTENG COLLEGE OF NURSING BURSARY<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>You must be a South African citizen<\/li><li>You must reside within the Gauteng Province<\/li><li>You must be currently in Matric OR you must be in possession of one of these school leaving certificates:<ul><li>Senior Certificate (Grade 10)<\/li><li>National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)<\/li><li>National Certificate (Vocational) level 4<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>You must be studying or intend on studying towards a Diploma in Nursing, in 2026<\/li><li>You must be studying or intend on studying at one of the following College campuses: Ann Latsky Campus, Bonalesedi Campus, Chris Hani Baragwanath Campus or SG Lourens Campus<\/li><li><strong>Students in possession of a Senior Certificate:<\/strong>&nbsp;you must have achieved a&nbsp;<em>minimum<\/em>&nbsp;result of HG \u201cD\u201d or SG \u201cC\u201d for English, HG \u201cD\u201d or SG \u201cC\u201d for Biology, HG \u201cD\u201d or SG \u201cC\u201d for Mathematics and an M score of 17<\/li><li><strong>Students in possession of a National Senior Certificate:<\/strong>&nbsp;you must have achieved a&nbsp;<em>minimum<\/em>&nbsp;result of Level 4 for English, Level 4 for Life Sciences, Level 4 for Mathematics or Level 5 Mathematics Literacy, and an APS of at least 27 (Life Orientation counts towards half the score)<\/li><li><strong>Students in possession of a National Vocational Certificate:<\/strong>&nbsp;you must have achieved a&nbsp;<em>minimum<\/em>&nbsp;result of 50% in Fundamental Subjects (English First Additional Language, Mathematics or Mathematics Literacy and Life Orientation) and 60% in Vocational Subjects (SA Health Care System, Public Health, The Human Body and Mind and Community Oriented Primary Care)<\/li><li><strong>Current Matric students:<\/strong>&nbsp;you must meet the National Senior Certificate requirements with your Grade 11 final results<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You must also possess the following skills\/ attributes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Compassionate<\/li><li>Caring<\/li><li>Calm during a crisis<\/li><li>Patient<\/li><li>Honest<\/li><li>Empathetic (able to relate to people)<\/li><li>Flexible<\/li><li>Organised<\/li><li>Leadership ability<\/li><li>Communication, numeracy and life skills<\/li><li>Problem-solving ability<\/li><li>Computer literacy<\/li><li>Study skills<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">HOW TO APPLY FOR THE GAUTENG COLLEGE OF NURSING BURSARY<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Applications must be done online at:&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nursingintake.gauteng.gov.za\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gauteng College of Nursing Bursary Application 2026<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates should follow these instructions to submit an application:<br>1) Register a profile:&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nursingintake.gauteng.gov.za\/PublicNursing\/NewProfile.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/nursingintake.gauteng.gov.za\/PublicNursing\/NewProfile.aspx<\/a><\/strong><br>Fill in all the required details, and be careful not to leave any fields blank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2) Login using your ID Number and Password:&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nursingintake.gauteng.gov.za\/Login\/Login.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/nursingintake.gauteng.gov.za\/Login\/Login.aspx<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3) Click on the \u201cUpdate Resume\u201d section to fill in all your information (including personal details, school and training background, work history and references)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4) When you have filled in all your information, click on the \u201cTraining Programme\u201d section to apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5) Now click \u201cApply\u201d and you should see your profile details displayed on the screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6) Select centre and add in all 4 centres in order of preference (starting with your most preferred choice first).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>7) Once you are sure that all the information you have submitted is correct, click \u201cSubmit\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Note: please keep your Reference Number after submitting your application.<\/em><br>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shortlisted candidates may be required to submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation (the submission of these documents is compulsory \u2013 if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>ID document (certified copy)<\/li><li>Grade 11 final results AND Matric latest results, if currently in Matric (certified copy)<\/li><li>Senior Certificate, National Senior Certificate or National Vocational Certificate, if completed (certified copy)<\/li><li>Latest academic record (certified copy)<\/li><li>Proof of registration\/ acceptance to study towards a Nursing (Diploma) at one of the above-mentioned institutes<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Note: please keep hard copies of your supporting documents, as you will be required to deliver them to the selection centre.<\/em><br>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CLOSING DATE FOR THE GAUTENG COLLEGE OF NURSING BURSARY<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>14 August 2026.<br>(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted \u2013 please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)<br>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact the Gauteng College of Nursing directly:<br>Gauteng Central Selection \u2013 Tel: 011 644 8946<\/p><div class=\"advads-content\" id=\"advads-1567704246\"><div style=\"width: 300px; padding: 20px; margin: 0 auto; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 8px; background-color: #f9f9f9; text-align: center; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">\r\n    <p style=\"font-size: 16px; margin: 0 0 10px;\">Need Information or Confused about Something ? <\/p>\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/onlineapplications.co.za\/ask\/\" style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 10px 20px; background-color: #007BFF; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 4px; transition: background-color 0.3s;\">Ask a Question<\/a>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"advads-btf\" style=\"margin-top: 15px;margin-bottom: 20px;\" id=\"advads-1062334084\"><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- Responsive ads btf -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"5513273173\"\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"advads-cpc\" id=\"advads-541803542\"><p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Sponsored Guide<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Complete Guide to NSFAS Online Loan Application for South African Students (2025)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you are a South African student looking to pursue higher education but are facing financial difficulties, the <strong>National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS)<\/strong> is one of the most accessible funding options available. NSFAS provides financial aid in the form of <strong>bursaries and loans<\/strong> to qualifying students at public universities and TVET colleges in South Africa.<\/p>\n<p>This guide will walk you through <strong>everything you need to know about the NSFAS loan application process<\/strong>, from eligibility requirements to application steps and frequently asked questions.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udccc What is NSFAS?<\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS)<\/strong> is a government-funded financial aid scheme aimed at helping students from low- and middle-income households to access tertiary education without the burden of upfront fees.<\/p>\n<p>NSFAS <strong>offers both bursaries and income-contingent loans<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bursaries<\/strong>: For eligible students who meet academic and household income criteria (especially for TVET and university students).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Loans<\/strong>: For students who do not meet all bursary criteria or who are pursuing postgraduate qualifications not funded under bursary schemes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\u2705 Who Qualifies for an NSFAS Loan?<\/h2>\n<p>To qualify for an NSFAS loan (especially for postgraduate students or programs not funded under the bursary system), you must:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be a <strong>South African citizen<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Be <strong>financially needy<\/strong>, with a household income of <strong>less than R350,000 per year<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Have a <strong>valid South African ID<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Be <strong>enrolled or accepted<\/strong> to study at a <strong>public university or TVET college<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Not be funded through another bursary program that covers all expenses.<\/li>\n<li>Maintain satisfactory <strong>academic progress<\/strong> (returning students).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcda Courses Funded by NSFAS<\/h2>\n<p>NSFAS primarily funds <strong>undergraduate qualifications<\/strong>, but certain <strong>postgraduate programs (e.g., PGCE, postgraduate diplomas in education, and professional courses like LLB)<\/strong> may be considered under the <strong>NSFAS loan scheme<\/strong>, not bursaries.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re studying:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Undergraduate degree or diploma<\/strong>: You are likely eligible for a full NSFAS bursary.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Postgraduate study<\/strong>: You may qualify for a loan, depending on the course and funding availability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcc4 Required Documents for NSFAS Application<\/h2>\n<p>When applying, make sure you have the following documents scanned and ready:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Certified copy of your South African ID or Smart Card<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Parent(s) or guardian(s) ID documents<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Proof of income<\/strong> (latest payslips, UIF, or affidavit if unemployed).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Consent Form<\/strong> signed by your parent(s)\/guardian(s) to allow NSFAS to verify income.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Proof of registration or acceptance at a public institution<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Academic transcripts<\/strong> (for continuing or postgraduate students).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udda5\ufe0f How to Apply for an NSFAS Loan Online<\/h2>\n<h3>Step-by-Step NSFAS Online Application Process (2025)<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Visit the NSFAS Website<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Go to: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za\/\">https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Create an Account<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Click on <strong>\u201cMyNSFAS\u201d<\/strong> and register your profile.<\/li>\n<li>You\u2019ll need a <strong>valid email address<\/strong> and <strong>South African cellphone number<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Choose a strong password and verify your account via email or SMS.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Login and Start the Application<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>After registration, log in to your <strong>MyNSFAS<\/strong> account.<\/li>\n<li>Click on <strong>\u201cApply\u201d<\/strong> to begin a new application.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Fill in Your Personal Details<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Input your <strong>ID number<\/strong>, name, surname, and other details exactly as they appear on your ID.<\/li>\n<li>Provide <strong>household income information<\/strong> and living arrangements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Upload Required Documents<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Upload all supporting documents in <strong>PDF or JPEG format<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Each document must be clear and under the size limit specified.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Submit Your Application<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Review your application for accuracy.<\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>\u201cSubmit\u201d<\/strong> and wait for a confirmation message.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Track Your Application<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Log in regularly to check your application status.<\/li>\n<li>You will be notified via SMS and email at each stage of the process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f Important NSFAS Dates (2025)<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Application Opening Date<\/strong>: September 1, 2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Application Deadline<\/strong>: January 31, 2026<\/li>\n<li><strong>Appeals Period<\/strong>: February 2026 (if rejected)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Disbursement<\/strong>: After registration and approval<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Note: Dates are subject to change; always confirm on the official NSFAS website.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcb8 What Does the NSFAS Loan Cover?<\/h2>\n<p>NSFAS funding typically includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Tuition fees<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Registration fees<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Accommodation (if living away from home)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Meals and transport<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Learning materials (e.g., textbooks)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For <strong>loans<\/strong>, repayment is only required <strong>once you start working and earn above a threshold<\/strong> (around R30,000 annually, but subject to change).<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udd04 NSFAS Loan Repayment<\/h2>\n<p>Repayments are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Income-contingent<\/strong> \u2013 you only repay when you can afford to.<\/li>\n<li>Administered by <strong>DHET (Department of Higher Education and Training)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Interest-bearing<\/strong>, but interest rates are low and favorable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can also apply for a <strong>partial loan conversion to a bursary<\/strong> if you perform well academically.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udd01 How to Appeal a Rejected NSFAS Application<\/h2>\n<p>If your application is rejected, you may submit an appeal via your MyNSFAS portal:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Log into your MyNSFAS account.<\/li>\n<li>Click on <strong>\u201cTrack Funding Progress\u201d<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>If rejected, click on <strong>\u201cSubmit Appeal\u201d<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Upload any missing or corrected documents.<\/li>\n<li>Provide a clear explanation or motivation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcf1 NSFAS Contact Information<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Website<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za\/\">https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Email<\/strong>: <a href=\"mailto:info@nsfas.org.za\">info@nsfas.org.za<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Toll-Free Number<\/strong>: 08000 67327 (Monday\u2013Friday, 8 AM\u20135 PM)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Twitter<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/myNSFAS\">@myNSFAS<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Facebook<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/myNSFAS\">NSFAS<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcdd Final Tips Before Applying<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Apply <strong>early<\/strong> to avoid system overload near the deadline.<\/li>\n<li>Use <strong>your own email and cellphone number<\/strong> (do not use someone else\u2019s).<\/li>\n<li>Double-check that all your documents are <strong>certified and legible<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Keep a <strong>copy of your submission confirmation<\/strong> for reference.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>By following this guide, you can confidently apply for NSFAS funding and move one step closer to achieving your academic and career dreams\u2014without the burden of immediate financial pressure.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gauteng College of Nursing has opened their Bursary opportunity for 2026 to apply. All interested applicants should read the article below to get more insights on this Bursary program. The Gauteng College of Nursing is inviting students to apply for bursary funding for the\u00a02026 academic year. Bursaries will be awarded for studies towards a\u00a0Diploma in\u2026 <span class=\"read-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/gauteng-college-of-nursing-2024-bursary-opened\/\">Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-23808","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-colleges-and-universities"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23808","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=23808"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23808\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=23808"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=23808"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=23808"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}