All suitably qualified South Africans are invited to apply for the Funza Lushaka Bursary Scheme. South African Youths are invited for an opportunity to get sponsorship for their higher education in South Africa.
This scheme aims to support undergraduate and postgraduate studies in South Africa.
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Funza Lushaka Bursary Scheme for South Africans 2023
The Funza Lushaka Bursary Scheme scholarship will cover most of the essential expenses of the recipient. These expenses will include tuition fees, accommodation, meals, books, and even learning materials, teaching practice, and allowances for monthly living expenses.
Scholarship Summary
The table below contains a summary of the important details of this scholarship;
Sponsor(s): Government of South Africa
Scholarship Type: Full Funding
Host Institution(s): Higher Educational Institutions in South Africa
Scholarship Worth: Not specified
Number of Awards: Several
Study Level: Undergraduate and Postgraduate
Nationality: South Africans
Programs to Be Funded
Two types of programs will be funded below;
Undergraduate studies
Only 4-year Bachelor of Education degree (BEd) programs, specializing in one of the following will be funded;
- Foundation Phase (Grade R – 3),
- Intermediate Phase (Grades 4 – 6) and Senior and Further
- Education and Training Teaching (Grade 7-12).
Graduate Studies
A One-year Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) is only for graduates whose degrees reflect two priority subjects where at least one module/course was completed or studied at the third-year level and the second priority subject was completed or studied at the second-year level.
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Eligibility Criteria of The Funza Lushaka Bursary Scheme for South Africans 2023
To get this scholarship, you must fulfill the following eligibility requirements;
- All applicants must be most 30 years of age to qualify for this scholarship
- The allocation of the Funza Funza Lushaka bursaries to Higher Education Institution employees, spouses, or anyone related to an employee is not acceptable
- The scheme does not fund extended programs
- All the applicants must be accepted into an approved B.Ed degree or PGCE program
- The applicants of this program must have demonstrated outstanding academic ability
- All the applicants for this scholarship must have shown commitment to a teaching career and readiness to face and surmount difficult challenges with integrity
- All applicants for this scholarship must be committed to teaching in any school where the student may be placed by a provincial Education Department
- Finally, all applicants must meet the minimum academic criteria for the award of the bursary.
How to Apply for The Funza Lushaka Bursary Scheme for South Africans 2023
To apply for this scholarship, visit the official website of the Funza Lushaka Bursary Scheme ( www.eservices.gov.za/) and follow the steps below;
- You will be required to provide your personal information
- After that, login into the system using your official username and password which you created while registering
- After doing that, select the Funza Lushaka Bursary Scheme from the menu given
- When you have done that, you will be required to enter the OTP you received on the given field
- Now, read and accept the terms and conditions given
- When you get to the dashboard menu, click on the 2023 application button
- After that, follow the steps given to you on the screen to complete your information
- Now, you will be required to accept the declaration to confirm the information that has been submitted.
These are the major steps to take to register for the Funza Lushaka Bursary Scheme.
Official Website for The Funza Lushaka Bursary Scheme for South Africans 2023
The official application website is; www.eservices.gov.za/
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Frequently Asked Questions
How Much Is Funza Lushaka Monthly Allowance?
The sum of R 1, 308, 024, 000 is allocated by the National Treasury for the Funza Lushaka Bursary Programme, in 2023. The value of the bursary across all 24 institutions in 2023 is estimated to be about R105, 568. Working on an average bursary of R105, 568 approximately so that 12465 bursaries can be granted in 2023.
Which Subjects Are Funded by Funza?
Preferences will be given to people having a teaching major in two of the following areas;
- Languages
- Mathematics
- Natural Science & Technology
- Accounting
- Agricultural Sciences
- Agricultural Technology
- Civil Technology
- Computer Applications Technology
- Economics
- Electrical Technology
- Engineering Graphics and Design
- Geography
- Information Technology
- Life Sciences
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Technology
- Physical Sciences, Languages, Technical Mathematics, and Technical Science
Is Funza Open For 2023?
The application for Funza has been open since the first of October 2022 and will close on the 11th of February, 2023. Before applying for the bursary, applicants must be accepted by an institution that offers programs in teaching.
What Documents Do I Need for Funza Lushaka?
Your application form must be accompanied by
- certified copies of your ID and your academic records
- A certified copy of your Grade 12 result or certificate, for 1st-year students coming out of Grade 12.
- Certified copy of the latest academic transcript, for students already at university.
Does Funza Lushaka Fund First-Year Students?
To qualify for this funding opportunity, applicants must first gain admission at a recognized higher education institution. First-year students are also eligible for the bursary.
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