The Funza Lushaka Bursary applications closed on 3 March. Now, do they have late applications?
Unfortunately, they do not.
The Department of Basic Education made the following clear:
late applications for a bursary will not be considered.
The Funza Lushaka Bursary Programme is a multi-year programme to promote teaching as a profession. The Funza Lushaka bursary programme is designed to boost recruitment into teaching, especially in priority subject areas.
This funding will be provided for the following programmes of study:
- Bachelor of Education (BEd)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
This bursary is awarded for one academic year at a time and if you can show proof of academic success the bursary may be renewed each year until the recipient of the bursary has qualified as a teacher.
The Funza Lushaka bursary covers the following expenses:
- Tuition fees
- Accommodation including meals
- Books and learning materials
- A possible small allowance for monthly living expenses
Recipients of these bursaries will be required to teach at a public school for the same number of years that they received the bursary.
Visit the Funza Lushaka website for more information on the Funza Lushaka bursary.
