Funza Lushaka Bursary Programme
Funza Lushaka Bursary Programme
About Funza Lushaka Scholarship Program
The Ministry of Basic Education deals with South African schools, from grade R to 12, and an adult literacy program. The predecessor of DBE was part of the Ministry of National Education, which was later divided into two: DBE (Ministry of Basic Education) and DHE (Ministry of Higher Education)
The objective of this department is to create a sustainable education system in South Africa. For the 21st century: all students can obtain learning, training and education opportunities. His vision is that the education system will improve the quality of life for all South Africans and create a peaceful, prosperous and democratic country.
The South African Ministry of Education offers a scholarship program for students and teachers who need funds for learning: the Funza Lushaka scholarship program. The purpose of the scholarship is to help financially disadvantaged students who intend to study in the education sector, and will eventually give back to the community by teaching in public schools.
Scholarship will award the following qualifications:
Undergraduate studies:
- Bachelor of Education (4 years B Ed):
- Specialization in basic stage (level R3),
- Intermediate stage (level 46), advanced stage (level 79)
- FET phase (level 1012).
Postgraduate Study:
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (1 year PGCE): The degree must include at least 1 specialization in one of the two priority subjects.
Please note that some college degrees combine basic and intermediate majors, or intermediate and advanced stages, or advanced majors and FET, which are also acceptable.
MORE ABOUT THE BURSARY PROGRAMME – COVERAGE VALUE & SERVICE CONTRACT
The bursary covers the following expenses: tuition fees, prescribed textbooks, study materials, accommodation, meals and an allowance for general living expenses.
Please note: on completion of the teaching qualification, bursary applicants will be required to teach at a public school for the equal duration of their bursary.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):
- South African citizen
- Currently in Matric OR have completed Matric
- 30 years old or younger if applying for the first time
- Accepted into a suitable qualification, at a recognised tertiary institution
- Must be able to show satisfactory academic capability
- Have NOT completed another teaching qualification
- Willing to teach at a school appointed to them by the Provincial Education Department
- A keen interest in working with children
- Clear criminal record
- NOT have any charges of misconduct or dismissed from work
- *Preference will be given to applicants in rural areas and applicants who intend on teaching in rural areas
First time university entrants:
- Achieved a Matric exemption/ endorsement/ bachelor degree admission
- Achieved a minimum of level 4 in Matric for subject you intend on specialising to teach
- If intending on specialising in Foundation Phase – must have passed Matric Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy AND achieved a minimum of level 4 for your Home Language
- If intending on specialising in Technology subjects (including CAT) – must have achieved a minimum level 4 for Mathematics in Matric
- If completed Matric before 2008 when Mathematics was not a compulsory subject – must have achieved a minimum average of 50%
- If the tertiary institution’s entry requirements are higher than the bursary requirement, or vice versa, the higher requirement will apply
Students currently at university:
- Passed all subjects in last year of tertiary study
- Achieved a minimum average of 55% for all subjects studied in last year of tertiary study
- Achieved a minimum average of 55% for subjects related to the teaching area of specialisation in last year of tertiary study
New students enrolling for PGCE:
- Completed a qualification that allows admission into PGCE
- For PGCE Foundation Phase Teaching – must have majored in an African Language and Psychology
- For PGCE Intermediate Phase, Senior Phase, Further Education and Training Teaching – must have majored in chosen area of specialisation from the Bachelors degree
- Have a minimum of 2 selected priority subjects at 2nd year of study
- Have enough subjects in the selected priority subjects to qualify to teach at school
Current bursary recipients:
- Achieved a minimum average of 50% across all subjects
- Passed a minimum of two-thirds of subjects studied in the most recent year of university study
- Passed a minimum of two-thirds of priority subjects in the most recent year of Higher Education study
- If doing 1 priority subject – must have passed the subject
- Progressing to the next year of study
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE BURSARY
Please follow these instructions to apply:
1) Visit the e-Government Portal website at: www.eservices.gov.za
2) Register an account by filling in your personal information https://www.eservices.gov.za/tonkana/registration/home.jsf
3) Login using your selected username and password https://www.eservices.gov.za/tonkana/login/home.jsf
4) Select the “Funza Lushaka Bursary Scheme” on the e-Services Menu
5) Insert the OTP you received
6) Read and accept the Terms and Conditions
7) Click on the 2020 application button on the dashboard
8) Fill in the required information
9) Read and accept the declaration to confirm your information
Please ensure that you have read the Funza Lushaka Bursary Information (.pdf) before applying.
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed application form (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application be disregarded):
- ID document (certified copy)
- Latest Matric results, if currently in Matric (certified copy)
- Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
- Academic transcript, if currently at university (certified copy)
- Proof of acceptance/ registration at university
CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER
For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact Funza Lushaka directly:
Funza Lushaka academic and administrative coordinators (found at your university)
Tel: 012 357 3000
Have you read the FAQ’s? http://www.funzalushaka.doe.gov.za/faq/faq.jsp
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