Sponsorship for Undergraduate Students

RHC2025 is pleased to announce sponsorship for undergraduate students to attend this conference. Sponsorship consists of travel, accommodation, meals at the conference, and delegate fees. We have sponsorship for 2 medical students, 2 nursing students, 2 therapy students and 2 student clinical associates.

Preference will be given to students that have 2 or more of these requirements , but we do welcome any health student to apply:


  • funded through NSFAS or NDoH bursary (this is a "must have")
  • submitting an abstract to RHC2025
  • in a role in rural health e.g. part of a rural health club 
  • desire to work in a rural setting once qualified
  • a member of RuDASA, RuNurSA, RuReSA, or PACASA - membership is free for all students

All applicants must complete an Application Form and submit a short motivation (NOT MORE THAN 150 WORDS). Please click on the "Apply for student sponsorship" button.


Closing date: 30th June 2025

Apply for student sponsorship