Cipla Bursary South Africa 2024

 

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – 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 CIPLA BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

Cipla is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2024 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 (Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering)
  • Economic Management Sciences (Accounting, Economics, Taxation)
  • Environmental Science
  • Graphic Design
  • Industrial Psychology, Human Resources Management
  • Laws: Bachelor of (LLB)
  • Microbiology, Biotechnology
  • Pharmacy: Bachelor of
  • Supply Chain & Logistics Management

 

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

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

Bursary recipients will receive 1 laptop for the entire duration of their studies – the institution purchases the laptop on behalf of the student, and the laptop will then belong to the student (all expenses such as maintenance, repairs, insurance and software updates will be for the students own account).

Bursary recipients will also receive the following benefits:

  • access to ICAS – the employee wellness program, which has a range of free counselling and wellness-related services
  • opportunity to apply for the Cipla Graduate Skills Program
  • psychometric assessment feedback
  • vacation work
  • access to Cipla Subject Matter Experts (SME)

 

MORE ABOUT THE CIPLA BURSARY PROGRAMME – RENEWAL & SELECTION

Bursaries are awarded for 1 academic year at a time – funding is renewable each year, dependent on students fulfilling the following:

  • Maintain a minimum overall average of 70% each year.
  • Communicating with Cipla regarding any information which directly or indirectly impacts the bursary agreement.
  • Declaring any other sources of funding received and other related contractual obligations.
  • Communicating each quarter about any changes to: subject, field of study, postal address, physical address, contact detail, mid-year and final-year exam results, studying status etc.
  • Partaking in vacation work.
  • Attending continuous development virtual workshops.
  • Applying to the CIPLA Graduate Program, after graduation.

www.zabursaries.co.za is committed to keeping you up to date with the latest bursary opportunities, and this article covers all details about the Cipla Bursary.

Successful candidates will be contacted by no later than 30 March 2024 – if you do not receive any feedback by this date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
 

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 2024
  • Honours and Masters students may be considered if they have completed a qualification in one of the fields listed above and meet all the other bursary criteria
  • PhD students may be considered on a case by case basis
  • You must have passed all subjects or modules from the previous academic year
  • 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)
  • You must NOT be receiving any other bursary funding

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE CIPLA BURSARY

Candidates must follow these steps to apply:
Step 1: Complete the Cipla Bursary Screening form 2024

Step 2: Apply online for the Cipla Bursary Application 2024
(Reference Number: 75756)

Enter “www.zabursaries.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_CBP2023).
 

CLOSING DATE FOR THE CIPLA BURSARY

14 November 2023.
(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
 

Please do NOT contact Cipla if this bursary has already closed. View our other bursaries open for application here: https://www.zabursaries.co.za/bursary-news/

This bursary listing was last updated in November 2023.

SA Bursaries wishes you the best of luck with your application! Please remember to SHARE this page with anyone you know who may be in need of bursary funding.