Cipla Bursary South Africa 2025

Cipla Medpro South Africa (Pty) Limited is one of the largest pharmaceutical manufacturers in South Africa, producing world-class medicines at affordable prices for both the public and private sectors. Owned by Cipla India, Cipla Medpro is a global pharmaceutical company that has utilized cutting-edge technology and innovation for over 80 years to meet the daily needs of patients.

In 2017, the Cipla Bursary Program (CBP) was established as a strategic talent initiative to attract young talent to the Cipla Graduate Skills Program. The Cipla bursary provides funding to candidates from diverse backgrounds for studies that align with the qualifications required by the Cipla Graduate Skills Program.

ABOUT THE CIPLA BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

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

Bursaries will be awarded for studies in the following 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

MORE ABOUT THE CIPLA BURSARY PROGRAMME – EXPENSES COVERED & OTHER BENEFITS

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

Bursary recipients will be required to work at Cipla during specified vacation periods. This will be further discussed with the selected students.

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

MORE ABOUT THE CIPLA BURSARY PROGRAMME – RENEWAL & SELECTION

Bursaries are awarded on a yearly basis and are renewable each year, provided the student maintains a minimum overall average of 70%. Students must reapply each year.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CIPLA BURSARY

Applicants must meet the following minimum entry requirements (failure to meet all criteria will result in disqualification):

• 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 in 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 recognized 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 the 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)
 

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.)
 

CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER

For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact Cipla directly:
Contact page: https://www.cipla.co.za/contact