{"id":45,"date":"2025-11-25T22:48:14","date_gmt":"2025-11-25T22:48:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theopportunitygiver.co.za\/?p=45"},"modified":"2025-11-25T22:49:10","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T22:49:10","slug":"umthombo-youth-development-foundation-uydf-bursary-south-africa-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theopportunitygiver.co.za\/?p=45","title":{"rendered":"Umthombo Youth Development Foundation (UYDF) Bursary South Africa 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>BOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER \u2013 UYDF<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Umthombo Youth Development Foundation (UYDF)<\/strong> is a South African non-profit organisation dedicated to empowering rural youth through education, mentorship, and professional development in the <strong>healthcare sector<\/strong>.<br>UYDF focuses on addressing the shortage of healthcare workers in underserved communities by providing <strong>bursaries, mentoring, life skills training, and career support<\/strong> to students from rural areas.<br>By investing in young people, UYDF strengthens healthcare services and promotes long-term development within marginalized regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>ABOUT THE UYDF BURSARY PROGRAMME \u2013 FIELDS COVERED<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>UYDF Bursary Programme<\/strong> invites applications for the <strong>2026 academic year<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This bursary is intended for students who <strong>receive NSFAS funding<\/strong> but require <strong>additional top-up support<\/strong> to cover remaining academic and living expenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Eligible Fields of Study (Health Sciences)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Applicants must be studying towards one of the following degrees:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Audiology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dentistry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dental Therapy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nursing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Occupational Therapy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Physiotherapy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Radiography \/ Ultrasonography<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Speech &amp; Language Therapy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bursaries will only be awarded to students from the <strong>Umkhanyakude, Zululand, and King Cetshwayo districts<\/strong> in KwaZulu-Natal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>MORE ABOUT THE UYDF BURSARY \u2013 SUPPORT &amp; BENEFITS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The bursary provides the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Top-up funding<\/strong> for NSFAS allowances not fully covered<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Academic and social mentoring<\/strong> to support student well-being<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Work exposure<\/strong> opportunities at rural hospitals for practical experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participation in <strong>Student Life Skills Workshops<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shortlisted applicants will attend a <strong>ZOOM interview between January and February 2026<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Applicants must meet <strong>all<\/strong> of the following minimum criteria:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Residency Requirements<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You must be from one of the following districts <strong>and<\/strong> their hospital catchment areas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Umkhanyakude District<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bethesda<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hlabisa<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manguzi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mosvold<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mseleni<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Zululand District<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Benedictine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ceza<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Itshelejuba<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nkonjeni<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vryheid<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>King Cetshwayo District<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Catherine Booth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ekombe<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>KwaMagwaza<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mbongolwane<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nkandla<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Academic Requirements<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Currently in Matric OR have completed Matric at a <strong>Quintile 1\u20133 non-fee rural school<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Must be studying or intending to study one of the listed health science qualifications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Must have <strong>university acceptance<\/strong> from a public university (UNISA excluded)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Must be entering <strong>1st or 2nd year<\/strong> in 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Must be studying <strong>towards your first degree<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Funding Requirements<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Must have <strong>NSFAS funding<\/strong> or proof of NSFAS acceptance for 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Work-Back Commitment<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Must be willing to <strong>work at one of the listed hospitals for at least 2 years after graduation<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Preference will be given to matriculants.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>HOW TO APPLY FOR THE UYDF BURSARY<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Applications must be submitted online: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/in-contact.org\/rsvp?site=20&amp;id=1&amp;type=F.\">UYDF Bursary Application Form 2026<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>REQUIRED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Submit <strong>clear certified copies<\/strong> of the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>ID document \/ passport<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Matric June results or Matric certificate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Full academic record and letter confirming the year of study (if applicable)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proof of application or acceptance to a tertiary institution<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Latest university fee statement (if currently studying)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proof of NSFAS application or NSFAS funding approval<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Incomplete applications may be disqualified.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>CLOSING DATE<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udcc5 <strong>31 December 2025<\/strong><br><em>Late applications will not be accepted.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For queries, contact the Umthombo Youth Development Foundation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Contact Person:<\/strong> Cebile Zungu<br>\ud83d\udcde <strong>031 765 5774<\/strong><br>\ud83d\udce9 <strong><a>Cebile@umthomboyouth.org.za<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Contact during office hours only.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>BOUT THE 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