Scholarship
Nelson Mandela Fidel Castro Programme
A bilateral agreement between South Africa and Cuba designed to train South African students in the field of medicine. The program aims to address the shortage of medical professionals in South Africa by utilizing Cuba's medical education system.
About this scholarship
Nelson Mandela Fidel Castro Programme is offered by Government of South Africa and Government of Cuba for study in Cuba at bachelor level. The award is valued at Full scholarship, provided as full ride support. Funding is renewable, so it can continue across more than one year of study subject to the provider's conditions.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as full ride funding. Applicants selected receive Full scholarship. Selection is merit-based and need-based, so both academic record and financial circumstances are assessed.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at bachelor level. Eligible study areas include Medicine. Nationality requirements apply: South Africa.
Eligibility
Young South African citizens who meet the academic criteria for medical training.
How to apply
No fixed closing date is published, so check the provider for the current cycle. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
bachelor
Fields of study
Medicine
Nationality requirements
South Africa
Funding basis
Merit-based and Need-based
Some scholarship details still require source confirmation. Confirm the study destination and applicant eligibility with the provider before applying.
Key details
- Provider
- Government of South Africa and Government of Cuba
- Study destination
- Cuba
- Eligible applicant countries
- South Africa
- Award
- Full scholarship
- Funding type
- full ride
- Selection basis
- Merit-based and Need-based
- Study levels
- bachelor
- Fields of study
- Medicine
- Nationality
- South Africa
- Deadline
- Deadline unknown
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-22