Funza Lushaka Teaching bursary

Bursaries are awarded to full-time, part-time and distance education students who have been accepted to higher education institutions for the following degree types:

Bachelor of Education (BEd)
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Science (BSc), Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) and Bachelor of Technology (BTech), Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) with majors suitable for admission to a PGCE programme upon graduation; at least one of the major subjects must be selected from the priority area subjects listed below.

Requirements

• 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
• 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

How to apply for this:

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Closing dates:

Re-applications close on 16 November 2016;
New applications close on 13 January 2017.