Cipla Bursary South Africa 2026
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At a glance
Summary
Cipla Medpro South Africa (Pty) Limited is one of South Africa’s largest pharmaceutical manufacturers, producing world-class medicines at affordable prices for the public and private sectors. Owned by Cipla India, Cipla Medpro is a global pharmaceutical company which uses cutting-edge technology and innovation for the past 80 years, to meet the everyday needs of all patients. In 2017, the Cipla Bursary Program (CBP) was established as a strategic talent initiative, aimed at sourcing young talent for the Cipla Graduate Skills Program. The Cipla bursary aims to provide funding to candidates from diverse backgrounds, for studies that aligns with the Cipla Graduate Skills Program required qualifications.
What’s covered
Funding details
The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: tuition fees, meals, accommodation, books and laptop (to a maximum value of R8 000). Students will also receive the following benefits: access to ICAS (the employee wellness program), where you may receive a variety of free counselling and wellness related services. There is also the opportunity to apply to the Cipla Graduate Skills Program; receive Psychometric assessment feedback; partake in vacwork; and have access to Cipla Subject Matter Experts (SME). Bursary recipients will be expected to work at CIPLA during specified vacations.
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Eligibility criteria
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): You must be a South African citizenYou must be studying towards a qualification within one of the fields listed above(Honours and Masters studies may also be funded, if the qualification is within one of the fields listed above. PhD funding is reviewed on a case by case basis)You must be studying at a recognised and accredited public tertiary institution in South AfricaYou must maintain a minimum overall average of 70% in your studiesYou must be willing to partake in vacation work during holidaysYou must be willing to apply to the Cipla Graduate Skills Program after graduationYou must be highly motivated
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How to apply
Applications must be submitted online at:Cipla Bursary Application 2026(Reference Number: 102112) Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the Cipla bursary. Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your online application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified): ID document (certified copy)Most recent academic record/ transcripts (on institutions letterhead)Invoices, statements or quotes for all study related expensesCopy of lease or landlord affidavit, if staying in private accommodationCurriculum Vitaewith photo, in pdf format (must include: mobile number and email address) Note: documents must be submitted in pdf format.
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