Funza Lushaka Bursary 2024 Online Application-(know Close Date)

If you are looking for Bursary 2024 complete details and want to know how to apply for this programme. Then, you must follow this article. Here, I have shared Bursary application closing date, Eligibility, requirements, registration process, and FAQs related to this application.

Let’s start with intro of this application.

What is the Funza Lushaka Bursary Programme?

The Funza Lushaka Bursary Program helps people become teachers. They give money to students so they can study to become teachers in certain subjects. In return, these students need to teach at a public school for the same number of years they got the money for.

Funza Lushaka Bursary Application form 2023 pdf download

Eligibility

Any smart and young person who falls into one of these groups can apply for this program:

• Students currently in Grade 12.
• Graduates under 30 who want to finish their teaching studies or take a PGCE course.
• People under 30 looking to switch careers and become teachers.
• Unemployed individuals under 30 who aspire to become teachers.

Here are the rules from the Funza Lushaka Policy in a simple way:

• You must be a South African citizen with a valid ID number.
• If you or your family work at a Higher Education Institution, you can’t get this bursary.
• You must already be accepted into a BEd or PGCE program at a public university.
• You need to meet the national rules for this bursary.
• You’ll only get the bursary if you’re studying two of the priority subjects for teaching.
• You should be good at your studies.
• You must really want to be a teacher, like working with young people, and be ready to handle challenges with honesty.
• Remember, you have to pay your registration fee while waiting to hear if you get the bursary.

Applications for the Funza Lushaka bursary for 2023 will open on 17/10/2022
New applications close on 16/01/2023
Re-applications for Existing/Returning Bursars close on 30/11/2022

Age Limit

All the applicants apply for the Funza Lushaka Bursary first time. They must know that the age limit for this application is below 30 years. So, any applicants who are 30 years old or below can follow the below registration guide to apply for this program.

How to apply for Funza Lushaka Bursary online 2024?

To register and apply for funza lushaka bursary 2023. Follow the below step by step guide.

• Access the e-Gov portal by visiting www.eservices.gov.za.
• Begin the registration process by entering your personal details.
• Sign in to the system using the username and password that you generated during the registration.
• Navigate to the “e-Services” Menu and choose the “Funza Lushaka Bursary Scheme” option.
• Now, you need to enter the OTP (One-Time Password) received through your preferred communication channel.
• Acknowledge and agree to the Terms and Conditions of Funza Lushaka Bursary Application.
• On the dashboard menu, select the “2023 application” button.
• Now, you have to follow step by step guide on your screen to complete the rest of the application by entering your information.
• Click and accept the declaration to complete the process.

FAQs

Will late applications be considered for this programme?

No, Currently late applications for a bursary will not be considered.

Are distance education and part-time students eligible for a bursary?

Yes, If the students are eligible for the criteria set by this programme and complete the qualification within the minimum stipulated time.

Can first-year students apply for this programme?

Yes, first-year students in the appropriate programmes can also apply if they are eligible for the bursary.

What programmes will be funded?

Only a few programmes like
Bachelor of Education (BEd);
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) in Senior Phase and FET teaching;

Are Advanced Certificate in Education (ACE) students eligible for Bursaries?

No. Bursaries are currently only available for unqualified, initial teacher education students.