FUNZA LUSHAKA BURSARY FOR TEACHING 2018
REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICATION
Applicants for the Funza Lushaka Bursary must meet the following basic requirements in order to be considered:
Must be a South African citizen with a valid ID
Must have already been accepted to an appropriate field of study at a recognised higher education institution
Must be committed to and enthusiastic about a professional teaching career with interests that include working with young people, readiness to face and overcome challenges
Must have personal integrity
Academic Criteria
For individuals applying for the first time for university:
Completion of matric with an exemption, endorsement or admission to a Bachelor Degree study
Level 4 pass / 60% (SG) or 50% (HG) for a matric subject which leads to the priority area
For those who wish to specialise in the foundation level:
A passing grade in Mathematics/Mathematic Literacy (if the individual matriculated before 2008 when Maths was not compulsory, an overall good performance—average of 50%—may still be considered)
Level 4 pass / 60% (SG) or 50% (HG) in home language
For those who wish to specialise in technology subjects but did not take those subjects at a matric level, a pass in Maths or Math Literacy is needed
For individuals who are already at university or enrolling for PGCE:
A passing grade for all modules studies in the last year of study at university
Minimum of 55% average across all modules studied in the last year
For existing bursars who are reapplying:
Must have passed 2/3 of the modules/priority area modules studied in the past year
Must have a minimum of 50% across all modules and progressing to the next level/year of study
Individuals can only apply for the bursary once they have been accepted to the university of their choice and have been allocated a valid student number – the student number is needed in order to complete the Funza Lushaka application form online. More information on their bursary program can be found here>> http://www.funzalushaka.doe.gov.za/application/application.jsp
FUNZA LUSHAKA BURSARY CLOSING DATE?
Applications must be submitted for the Funza Lushaka bursary from 1st October before the closing date of 13th January.
Re-applications must also be submitted online before the closing date of 20th December.
Application closing dates will be published online Here if there are any changes
