APPLY FOR FUNZA LUSHAKA BURSARY NOW!!!!
Department of Basic Education invites South African students to apply for Funza Lushaka Bursary Programme 2024 academic year and get Accepted.
The Funza Lushaka Bursary offers financial aid to students pursuing teaching qualifications in South Africa.
Overview of the Funza Lushaka Bursary:
Supported Teaching Qualifications:
Undergraduate Studies (4-year Bachelor of Education degree – BEd):
- Specializations: Foundation Phase, Intermediate Phase, Senior and Further Education and Training Teaching (Grade 7 to Grade 12).
Graduate Studies (1-year Postgraduate Certificate in Education – PGCE):
- Specialization: Senior and Further Education and Training Teaching (Grade 7 to Grade 12).
Covered Expenses:
- Tuition fees, books, study materials, accommodation, meals, teaching practice, and a living expenses allowance (if available and capped).
>>: NFSAS APPLICATIONS 2024 IS NOW OPEN
Bursary Duration:
- Awarded annually for one academic year. Renewal is contingent upon academic performance.
Service Contract:
- Bursary recipients are required to teach at a public school selected by the Provincial Education Department (PED) for a duration equal to the funding received.
Eligibility Requirements:
General Requirements for All Applicants:
- South African citizenship
- Valid South African ID
- Age 30 years or younger (for first-time applicants)
- Acceptance at a South African public university for BEd or PGCE, specializing in priority subjects
- Strong academic record
- Commitment to teach at any school selected by PED
- Not an employee of a Higher Education Institution (or a spouse, dependent, or child of an employee)
- Passion and dedication for teaching, working with youth, and facing challenges with integrity
- No existing teaching qualifications or criminal record
Specific Requirements for First-Time University Entrants:
- Matriculation with exemption, endorsement, or bachelor degree admission
- Minimum level 4 pass in specific subjects (varies based on intended specialization)
- Meeting tertiary institution entry requirements
ALSO SEE:
>>: NFSAS APPLICATIONS 2024 IS NOW OPEN
>>: JET STORE’S is Hiring General Workers 2023/2024
>>: SAPS Application form 2023/2024
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