Funza Lushaka Bursary South Africa 2027

Job description

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: tuition fees, books and learning materials, accommodation, meals, teaching practice and if possible, and a small allowance for monthly living expenses depending on the cost of tuition. Bursaries are awarded for 1 academic year at a time and students are required to reapply for funding each year. Renewal of the bursary is NOT guaranteed, but is dependent on students academic performance. After graduation, bursary recipients must apply for teaching positions in public schools after qualifying, within 6 months after graduating. Students must teach for 1 year for each year of funding received. Undergraduate studies: 4-year Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Care and Education (B. Ed. ECCE) for ECD Grade RR- R – 3rd years of University of Pretoria ONLY who are part of the project. 4-year Bachelor of Education degree (B.Ed.), specialising in one of the following: Foundation Phase (Grade R – 3) Intermediate Phase (Grade 4 – 6) Senior and Further Education and Training Teaching (Grade 7-12)

Requirements

• Citizenship: You must be a South African citizen.
• Age Limit: First-time applicants must be 30 years old or younger (turning 30 on or before 31 March 2027).
• Admission: You must first be accepted or apply to study an approved Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) degree at a public higher education institution specialising in priority subjects.
• What it Covers: Tuition fees, accommodation, meals, learning materials, and a monthly living allowance.

Application tips

• •Bursaries need proof of household income for every parent or guardian.
• •Apply before your results are final — most schemes allow conditional applications.
• •Keep certified copies newer than three months.