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

Summary

Gauteng Department of Health invites all prospective students from disadvantaged communities who are interested in studying Medicine in Cuba for the 2025 intake.

Eligibilities

• Candidates must have a university entrance Grade 12 pass, with a minimum level 4 pass mark (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 INSTITUTION (PUBLIC/PRIVATE) AND/OR RECEIVED ANY FORM OF BURSARY FUNDING

• Applicants 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.

Deadline 30 April 2025

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