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Cipla Bursary South Africa 2025

 

ABOUT CIPLA

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.

ABOUT THE FIELDS COVERED BY THE CIPLA BURSARY PROGRAMME

Cipla is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2025 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded for studies within these fields:

  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Computer Science and Information Science
  • Digital Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Media Studies
  • Engineering (Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering)
  • Economic Management Sciences (Accounting, Economics, Taxation)
  • Environmental Science
  • Graphic Design
  • Human Resources Management
  • Industrial Psychology
  • Law: Bachelor of (LLB)
  • Microbiology & Biotechnology
  • Pharmacy: Bachelor of
  • Supply Chain & Logistics Management

EXPENSES COVERED & OTHER BENEFITS

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: tuition fees, meals, accommodation, books and laptop.

Bursary recipients will be expected to work at CIPLA during specified vacations. This will be further discussed with selected students.

After graduation, students will be required to apply to the Cipla Graduate Programme.
 

RENEWAL & SELECTION

Bursaries are awarded for 1 academic year at a time – funding is renewable each year, dependent on students maintaining a minimum overall average of 70% each year. Students must reapply each year.


ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CIPLA BURSARY

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 citizen
  • You must be between 18 and 28 years old
  • You must have completed Matric
  • You must be studying towards a qualification within one of the fields listed above
  • You must have completed your first year of study
  • You must be registered for your 2nd, 3rd, 4th or later year of study in 2025
  • You must be studying at a recognised and accredited public tertiary institution in South Africa
  • You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 70%, for the most recent year completed
  • You must be able to maintain a minimum overall average of 70% each year
  • You must be willing to partake in vacation work during holidays
  • You must be willing to apply to the Cipla Graduate Skills Program after graduation
  • You must be highly motivated
  • You must be fluent in English (able to read, write and speak)

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE CIPLA BURSARY

Candidates must follow these steps to apply:
Step 1: Complete the Cipla Bursary Screening Form 2025

Step 2: Apply online for the Cipla Bursary Application 2025
(Reference Number: 91014)

Enter “www.vacancyview.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the Cipla bursary.
 

Step 3: 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)
  • Matric certificate (certified copy)
  • Most recent academic record/ transcripts (on institutions letterhead)
  • Proof of registration (on institutions letterhead)
  • Curriculum Vitae, in pdf format (must include: mobile number, residential address, and email address) (1 page)

Note: documents must be submitted in pdf format, and must be named with your name, surname and document type (example: Name_Surname_ID_Document_CBP2025).
 

CLOSING DATE FOR THE CIPLA BURSARY

10 January 2025.
 (Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)

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