Are you passionate about shaping South Africa's future through education? If the answer to this question is Yes, then a teaching career might be your calling.
To become a qualified teacher in South Africa, individuals must obtain one or two qualifications. These qualifications include a Bachelor of Education (BEd) degree or a Postgraduate Certificate of Education (PGCE).
These qualifications are offered at several universities in South Africa. Prospective teachers can now apply to enrol in one of these qualifications at a university in 2024.
Where To Study Teaching In 2024
Universities across the country are currently taking applications from those wanting to study further next year. Here's a list of universities which offer teaching and are now taking applications:
- Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT)
- Durban University of Technology (DUT)
- University of South Africa (Unisa)
- University of Johannesburg (UJ)
- University of Cape Town (UCT)
- University of Witwatersrand (Wits)
- University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN)
- University of the Western Cape (UWC)
- Stellenbosch University (SU)
- North-West University (NWU)
- Rhodes University (RU)
- Tshwane University of Technology (TUT)
- University of Zululand (UniZulu)
- University of Fort Hare (UFH)
- University of Limpopo (UL)
- Vaal University of Technology (VUT)
- Sol Plaatje University (SPU)
- University of Mpumalanga (UM)
- University of Venda (Univen)
- Nelson Mandela University (NMU)
- Walter Sisulu University (WSU)
Bursaries For Aspiring Teachers
The Funza Lushaka bursary is geared towards those wanting to study teaching at a public university in South Africa to increase the number of qualified teachers in the country. If you want to study teaching, this one's for you.
If you're planning to study towards a Bachelor of Education (BEd) or a Postgraduate Certificate of Education (PGCE) you should apply for the Funza Lushaka bursary
When Will Applications Open For 2024 Bursaries?
Applications for Funza Lushaka Bursaries for the 2024 academic year will open on 1 October 2023. Applications will then close on 12 January 2024.
What Does The Funza Lushaka Bursary Cover?
The Funza Lushaka bursary covers tuition fees, accommodation including meals, and learning materials. In addition, a monthly living allowance is provided for living expenses.
Do You Have To Pay Bank The Funza Lushaka Bursary
Funza Lushaka bursary recipients are not required to pay back the money they received as part of their funding. However, they will be required to teach one year in a public school for every year they have received the bursary.
Recipients of these bursaries will be required to teach at a public school for the same number of years that they received the bursary. No repayment of the bursary is therefore required.
The bursary recipient must be committed to teaching in any school where they may be placed by a Provincial Education Department.
