Training Opportunities
- Cardiology
- Critical Care
- Developmental Paediatrics
- General Paediatrics
- Haematology/Oncology
- Infectious Diseases
- Neonatology
- Nephrology
- Neurology
- Pulmonology
- Rheumatology
Funding
The scholarship program accepts applications from individuals who have secured external funding.
Applicants may also apply for a limited number of partially-funded and full scholarships provided by the APFP.
Self-Funded Scholarships: Candidates who finance their course through personal funds, employer sponsorship, grants, or other reliable sources fall under this category.
Partially-Funded Scholarships: Successful candidates can apply to the APFP for additional funding to help cover training costs, such as tuition fees.
Full Scholarships: Available to a select few successful applicants, these scholarships cover the cost of professional registration, tuition, and travel and include a monthly stipend for living expenses.
Note: All candidates with external funding must provide evidence of a financial commitment before admission. Applications for part-funded and full scholarships are needs-based and do not cover expenses for accompanying family members or dependents.
Apply Now
Applications to train with the APFP at UKZN are open all year round. If you have any questions or want to find out more about our fellowship programme, email APFPadmin@ukzn.ac.za
Eligibility Criteria
- Medical doctor
- African citizen
- Affiliation with a University Teaching/Government/ Public Hospital in Africa
- Nomination for training with APFP by appropriate leadership at home institution, on basis of strategic plans for building its capacity.
- Chosen specialty that is appropriate to the context to which you will return.
- Leave of absence granted by home institution and guarantee of employment upon return.
- Proof of intention to return home to a post upon completion of training.
- Demonstrated commitment to developing child health in Africa.
- Demonstrated English proficiency at minimum levels required by South African APFP centre of choice.
Required Documents Supporting Your Application for UKZN:
1) Covering letter of application
2) Recently updated Curriculum Vitae
3) Letter of support from Supervisor
4)Letter of support from HOD or Hospital/Institution Manager
5) Copies of your degree certificates and transcripts (Undergraduate and Postgraduate)
6) Medical Practice Professional Registration (in home country) (include registration as a Paediatrician)
7) Valid passport (Photo page only)/Identity Document (if card, copy of both sides)
8) IELTS results (if available)
Click the link below to submit your application to the APFP at UKZN.
Partner Institutions:
Further information is also available through our partner sites at the University of Cape Town and Witwatersrand, which can be found on each institution’s respective website.