Roche Diagnostics Bursary South Africa 2026

Bursary Name	Roche Diagnostics Bursary
Bursary Closing Date	November 28, 2025
Bursary Sponsor	Roche Diagnostics
Funded Items	Tuition Fee, Accommodation & Meals, Textbooks, Stationery, Necessities, Laptop / Technology Support, Job Opportunity and Renewable Funding

Application Link

About the Bursary Provider – Roche Diagnostics

Roche Diagnostics is a division of Roche, a global healthcare company established in Switzerland in 1896. The organisation specialises in in vitro diagnostic solutions, including molecular diagnostics, clinical chemistry, immunoassays, next-generation sequencing, and a wide range of laboratory automation systems. Roche is known for improving healthcare outcomes and contributing to medical advancement through technology-driven diagnostic solutions.

Fields Covered

Roche Diagnostics is inviting students to apply for its bursary programme for the 2026 academic year. The bursary supports diplomas, advanced diplomas, bachelor’s degrees, and honours-level studies in selected fields. Eligible study areas include Business Management, Electrical Engineering, Human Resources, Information Technology, Legal Studies, Marketing, Mechatronics, Purchasing or Supply Chain Management, and a range of STEM-related degrees such as Engineering, Science, Medical Sciences, and Quantitative Commerce. Through this programme, Roche aims to support skills development and contribute meaningfully to South Africa’s broader socio-economic growth.

Benefits and What the Bursary Covers

This is a comprehensive bursary that covers all major academic and study-related expenses. Funding includes tuition fees, registration fees, prescribed textbooks, accommodation, meals, a laptop, and essential stationery. Students also receive ongoing psycho-social support from Excel@Uni and mentorship that assists with both personal and professional development. Recipients may also be offered employment opportunities at Roche after graduation, and funding may be renewed each year based on academic performance and available budget.

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for the Roche Diagnostics Bursary, applicants must meet the following criteria:

You must be a South African citizen.
You must be a South African citizen.
You must be under the age of 36.
You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric, even if you took a gap year.
You must have achieved a bachelor’s pass in Matric with a minimum average of 75 percent.
You must plan to study full-time towards a qualification at NQF level 7 or higher in one of the approved fields.
You must be accepted or registered at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa.

If you are already at university, you must have achieved a minimum average of 70 percent during your most recent academic year.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online using the Roche Diagnostics bursary application portal:

Application Link:
https://roche.auraams.app/Home/Index?applicationTypeId=275

Applicants will be required to upload certified copies of the following documents:

ID document
Grade 11 final report and Matric term 2 report, if currently in Matric
Matric certificate, if already completed
Latest academic transcript for students already at university
Official university fee statement for the upcoming academic year
Motivational letter explaining your chosen field, your goals after graduating, and why the sponsor should invest in you
Parents’ or guardians’ ID documents or death certificates
Parents’ or guardians’ proof of income such as payslips, affidavits, or grant documents
Proof of NSFAS funding, if applicable
Proof of any other bursaries, if applicable
Medical letter and EEA1 form for applicants with disabilities
Parental consent form and certified ID (if the applicant is under 18)

All certified documents must be issued within the past three months. Applicants with multiple documents for a single category should combine them into one file before uploading.

Closing Date

The closing date for the Roche Diagnostics Bursary is:

28 November 2025 at 12:00 midday.

Applications submitted after this deadline will not be considered. Applicants will be contacted within three months after the closing date if they are successful. Those who do not receive feedback should assume that their application was not successful.