Funza Lushaka Teaching Bursary 2023

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Funza Lushaka Teaching Scholarship/Bursary Opportunities 2023

“The Funza Lushaka invites suitable applicants to apply for Scholarship / Bursary Opportunities 2023 academic year.”

CLOSING DATE:

• 28 February 2023

REQUIREMENTS

All first-time applicants must be 30 years or younger to apply for Funza Lushaka Bursary. The Funza Lushaka Bursary Programme is a multi-year programme to promote teaching as a profession.

Bursaries are available to enable selected students to complete a teaching qualification in identified areas of priority. Recipients of these bursaries will be required to teach at a public school for the same number of years that they received the bursary.

Who is eligible to apply?

Any academically gifted, young –

• learners, currently in Grade 12;
• graduates who want to complete a teaching qualification (enrol for a PGCE);
• people who want to make a career change and become teachers; and
• unemployed people who want to become teachers.

Prospective bursars must first gain admission at a higher education institution (HEI). The Financial Aid Office and/or the Faculty/School of Education at the HEI will have information on how to apply for the bursary.

SELECTION CRITERIA

• The bursary is only awarded to South African citizens with a valid South African ID number.
• Allocation of Funza Lushaka bursaries to Higher Education Institution employees, their spouse and their dependents/children is not permissible.
• Bursary applicants must already have been accepted into either BEd or PGCE qualification at an accredited public University.
• The applicant must also meet the national selection criteria for the Funza Lushaka bursary.
• The bursary will only be awarded if two of the priority area subjects are included as a specialisation in the teaching qualification.
• The applicant should demonstrate good academic ability.
• The applicant must show commitment to a teaching career, which includes: interest in working with
• young people; enthusiasm for a professional career in teaching; readiness to face and surmount difficult challenges and personal integrity.

What programmes will be funded?

• Bachelor of Education (BEd)
• Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)

Distance education and part-time students are eligible for a bursary provided they are eligible in all other respects.

Expenses covered may include tuition fees, accommodation including meals, books and learning materials, and if possible a small allowance for monthly living expenses The allocation to any individual student is capped at a specific value. Where the HEI charges more than the capped value the bursars will have to top up from own funds.

HOW TO APPLY

Step 1: Open the e-Gov portal at www.eservices.gov.za

Step 2: Register by providing personal information

Step 3: Log in to the system using user name and password created when registering

Step 4: On the e-Services Menu select Funza Lushaka Bursary Scheme

Step 5: Enter the OTP received on the preferred channel

Step 6: Accept the Terms and Conditions

Step 7: On the dashboard, menu click on the 2023 application button

Step 8: Follow the steps to complete the required field with your information

Step 9: Accept the declaration to confirm the information captured