Occupational Therapy Bursaries 2025

Occupational therapists help individuals with disabilities or injuries to regain their independence and participate fully in daily life. 

They assess functional abilities, develop personalized treatment plans, and provide therapeutic interventions to improve physical, cognitive, and psychosocial functioning.

Career Opportunities in Occupational Therapy 

If you’re interested in a rewarding career in occupational therapy, there are various opportunities available:

  1. Private Practice
  2. Hospitals and Clinics
  3. Community-Based Settings
  4. Research
  5. Pediatric Occupational Therapist
  6. Adult Occupational Therapist
  7. Geriatric Occupational Therapist
  8. Community-Based Occupational Therapist

Fields of Study

To become an occupational therapist in South Africa, you’ll need to complete a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy degree from a recognized university.

This program includes coursework in anatomy, physiology, psychology, and occupational therapy theory and practice.

After graduation, you may also consider pursuing advanced qualifications, such as a Master’s degree or a Doctorate of Occupational Therapy, to specialize in a particular area of practice.

Occupational Therapy Bursaries 

This is a list of bursaries and scholarships that fund Occupational Therapy studies:

  • Black Mountain Study Trust Bursary
  • City of Cape Town Bursary
  • City of Johannesburg Bursary
  • Compensation Fund Bursary
  • ETDP SETA Bursary
  • Exxaro Bursary
  • Gauteng Department of Health Bursary
  • Gauteng Department of Social Development Bursary
  • ISFAP Bursary
  • KZN Department of Health Bursary
  • Lonmin Bursary
  • Mediclinic Bursary
  • Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA) Bursary
  • Mpumalanga Provincial Government Bursary
  • North West Provincial Government Bursaries
  • Transport Education Training Authority (TETA) Bursary