Funza Lushaka Bursary (District-Based) South Africa 2024

The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) is responsible for primary and secondary education within the province. The main objective of the Department is to ensure that all students have access to basic education, as such, the Funza Lushaka Bursary Scheme was introduced in 2007. The Funza Lushaka Bursary Scheme is a government-funded multi-year programme aimed at promoting teaching as a career choice, thus fostering the next generation of South African educators. The programme is run locally at various Western Cape tertiary institutions, namely the UWC, CPUT, and Stellenbosch University.

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered): You must be a South African citizenYou must reside within the Western CapeYou must be no older than 30 years oldYou must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric with a Bachelor’s passYou must have achieved a minimum result of 60% for your Home Language subject in MatricYou must have achieved a minimum result of 50% for your First Additional Language subject in MatricYou must have achieved a minimum result of 50% for your other 4 subjects in MatricYou must have passed Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy in Matric, if applying for BEd Foundation PhaseYou must have passed Mathematics or Technical Mathematics and Physical Sciences or Technical Sciences in Matric, if applying for BEd specialising in technical subjectsYou must demonstrate strong academic abilityYou must meet the admissions requirements of your chosen institutionYou must have applied into one of the approved BEd degree programmes listed above, specialising in 2 or more priority areasYou must have applied for admission to study at any of these Western Cape universities: University of the Western Cape, Stellenbosch University or Cape Peninsula University of Technology

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Candidates who meet the above criteria may apply by following these steps:Step 1:Complete the online application form:Funza Lushaka District-based Bursary Application 2024Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the Funza Lushaka District-based Bursary. Step 2:Collect copies of the following supporting documentation (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified): ID document (certified copy)Matric certificate (NSC)/ Grade 12 June Report (certified copy)Proof of application/ acceptance into a Western Cape HEIMotivational letter explaining why you want to become a teacher(read our tips onhow to write a motivational letter for your bursary application) Step 3:Submit your documentation via email to:masivelane.jita@westerncape.gov.za(Insert the words “Funza Lushaka District-based Bursary” in the email subject line).