There are two types of qualifications that can be funded through a successful Funza Lushaka bursary application 2023. The applicants can apply as undergraduates or graduates.
Undergraduates vs graduates
- Undergraduate studies: 4-year Bachelor of Education degree (BEd), specialising in Foundation Phase (Grade R – 3), Intermediate Phase (Grade 4 – 6) and Senior and Further Education and Training Teaching (Grade 7-12).
- Post-Graduate studies: One-year Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) for graduates whose degrees reflect two priority subjects where one module/course was successfully completed or studied at the third-year level while the second priority subject was successfully completed or studied at the second-year level.
N.B. Only the Post Graduate Certificate in Education (Grade 7-12) will be funded through the Funza Lushaka Bursary 2023 Scheme.
Funza Lushaka bursary application 2023 dates
Here are the important dates.
- 17/10/2022: Applications for the Funza Lushaka bursary for 2023 will open
- 30/11/2022: Re-applications for Existing/Returning Bursars close
- 16/01/2023: New applications close
Requirements for Funza Lushaka Bursary Qualification
- The bursary is only awarded to South African citizens with a valid South African ID number;
- The applicant should demonstrate good academic ability;
- Applicants should be 30 years and below to qualify for the Funza Lushaka Bursary
- Allocation of Funza Lushaka bursaries to Higher Education Institution employees, their spouse and their dependents/children is not permissible.
- The Funza Lushaka bursary does not fund extended programmes.
- The applicant must be accepted into an approved BEd degree or PGCE programme to specialise in two or more of the priority areas.
- 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.
- The applicant must be committed to teach in any school to which a student may be placed by a Provincial Education Department (PED).
How to register and apply for the Funza Lushaka Bursary
All first-time applicants must be 30 years or younger to apply for Funza Lushaka Bursary. Follow the step below to register and login.
- Open the e-Gov portal at www.eservices.gov.za
- Register by providing personal information
- Login to the system using user name and password created when registering
- On the e-Services Menu select Funza Lushaka Bursary Scheme
- Enter the OTP received on the preferred channel
- Accept the Terms and Conditions
- On the dashboard, menu click on the 2023 application button
- Follow the steps to complete the required field with your information
- Accept the declaration to confirm the information captured
For more information visit the link above.
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To apply for the Funza Lushaka Bursary, ensure you’re under 30. Register at http://www.eservices.gov.za, login with your credentials, select Funza Lushaka Bursary Scheme, enter OTP, accept T&C. On the dashboard, click 2023 application, fill required fields, confirm info, and visit the provided link for details. For more, check out SOUTH AFRICA SCHOOL HOLIDAY DATES 2023.
Certainly! The Funza Lushaka Bursary 2023 Scheme will support funding for the Post Graduate Certificate in Education (Grade 7-12) program. Remember these key dates: Applications open on 17/10/2023, Existing/Returning Bursars re-applications close on 30/11/2023, and New applications close on 16/01/2024. South African citizens with a valid ID are eligible for this bursary.