The Pharmaceutical Society of South Africa (PSSA), through the Foundation for
Pharmaceutical Education (FPE), is offering bursaries for Pharmacy students in 2026.
These bursaries aim to support financially needy and academically strong students
pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate Pharmacy studies.

📌 About the Bursary Provider – PSSA

The PSSA was officially established in 1946, after the unification of various
pharmaceutical groups dating back to 1885. Today, it leads the pharmacy profession
in South Africa, striving to improve medicine use and patient care nationwide.

🎓 Fields Covered

Bursaries are awarded for Pharmacy-related studies:

• BPharm (2nd year onward)
• Masters in Pharmacy
• Doctoral studies in Pharmacy

💰 Expenses Covered

Bursaries are awarded for one academic year at a time, renewable on application.
Funding depends on financial need, academic performance, and other aid received.

✅ Eligibility Requirements

Undergraduate:

• South African citizen, completed Matric
• Full-time BPharm student in 2nd–4th year
• PSSA student member (free membership)
• Passed all modules, minimum 60% average
• Family income under R130 000 per year

Postgraduate:

• South African citizen, completed undergraduate degree
• Full-time Masters or Doctoral Pharmacy studies
• Registered at a recognised South African university
• PSSA student member (membership form required)

📝 How to Apply

Undergraduate: Download and complete the
PSSA Bursary Application Form 2026, then submit with required documents.

Postgraduate: Applications open in March 2026.

📑 Required Documents

• Certified ID copy
• Full academic transcript
• Motivational letter from a Pharmacy lecturer
• Financial declaration with proof of household income

Submit via email (nitsa@pssa.org.za)
or fax (0866 159 835). Only certified copies – no originals.

🚀 Apply Now for PSSA Bursaries 2026

⏰ Closing Date

Undergraduate: 11 October 2025
Postgraduate: Closed (opens March 2026).