Nelson Mandela Fidel Castro Medical Programme 2025 for South Africans

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

• Table of Content
• About Nelson Mandela Foundation
• Nelson Mandela Fidel Castro Medical Programme
• Requirements for Nelson Mandela Fidel Castro Medical Programme Qualification
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Nelson Mandela Foundation

The Nelson Mandela Foundation was established in 1999 when its Founder, Mr Nelson Mandela, stepped down as the President of South Africa. Mr Mandela was South Africa’s first democratically elected President. On 9 May 1994, soon after our landmark election results were in, he was unanimously elected President by South Africa’s new Members of Parliament. The next day, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was sworn in at an inauguration ceremony at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. He vowed to serve only one term as President, and in 1999 he stepped down to make way for Thabo Mbeki.... continue reading

Nelson Mandela Fidel Castro Medical Programme

Application Deadline	30 Apr 2025
Country to study	South Africa
Type	Undergraduate
Sponsor	Nelson Mandela Foundation
Gender	Men and Women

Requirements for Nelson Mandela Fidel Castro Medical Programme Qualification

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

• Physical Science

• Biology/Life Sciences

• Mathematics

• English

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

Criteria questions

• 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.

Documents Required for Application

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.

Application Deadline

April 30, 2025

How to Apply

Enquiries

• Ms. Rebecca Moema: 082 848 1594

• Ms Julia Zwane: 083 496 9252

• Ms Mapula Motaung: 082 737 7130

For more details, visit Nelson Mandela Foundation scholarship webpage