Conference Delegates Sponsorship Information

Following feedback from some prospective delegates, HST is pleased to make available the following two options to enable as many delegates as possible to participate in this exciting event.

  1. Bursaries

A limited number of bursaries will be considered for prospective delegates for whom attending the conference will make a big difference in their health systems support work but they are facing constraints to pay the full registration fee of R5000. Bursaries of up to R2500 will be considered. In exceptional cases full sponsorships may be considered. Applications for bursaries will be accepted and considered on a case by case basis following the process outlined below.

Eligible delegates

Applications will be considered from health care workers currently employed in a public or primary health care setting including the following:

  • Registered Nurses
  • Community Health Workers
  • Counsellors
  • Facility Managers

Application process

  1. Eligible applicants must complete and submit the attached application form to by 8 April 2016.
  1. Applications will be reviewed by a panel and applicants notified of the outcome by 15 April 2016, giving them at least two weeks to register and finalise their preparations to attend the Conference.
  1. Partial Attendance Option

We understand that that some delegates may have commitments that may constrain their full attendance at the Conference. While we will be sad that you will miss some key parts of the Conference, delegates who would like to attend for one day instead of the entire three-day Conference are able to register for the day rate. Please visit the registrations page at and select the relevant option to register for your desired date.

Title / First Name / Last Name / Gender
Telephone / Fax / Cell / Email
Educational Qualification(s)
Job Title / Employer / Location
Working Experience / Languages
Brief description of current role (100 words)
What is the biggest challenge you face in your current role or your facility? (100 words)
How would attending the HST Conference help you to effectively address the above challenge? (150 words)
How do you plan to share with your colleagues the knowledge gained from the Conference? (150 words)

Other Requirements

  1. Please attach a Letter of Support from your Manager.
  2. Please confirm if you have submitted an abstract and if this has been accepted.
  3. If your bursary application is successful, you will be required to pay the remaining R2 500 (which is 50 per cent of the normal Conference registration fee). This would entitle you to access all oral and poster sessions and one pre-conference workshop of your choice, and attend the Welcome Reception or Gala Dinner, depending on the day or your attendance.
  4. You will be required to fund your own travel and accommodation costs.
  5. HST may request to feature your profile in Conference and other marketing materials.

Completed forms should be emailed to by 8 April 2016.

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