Can I Apply For A Funza Lushaka Bursary If My Salary Is Low?


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Wondering if you can apply for a Funza Lushaka Bursary if you are earning next to nothing? What must I be earning in order for nsfas to cover me? Find out more below.

Question: Can I apply for a FUNZA lushaka bursary with my low salary?

Answer: Funding is based on combined household income.

Eligibility Criteria for the Funza Lushaka bursary is any academically gifted, young:

  • learners, currently in Grade 12;
  • graduates who want to complete a teaching qualification (enroll for a PGCE);
  • people who want to make a career change and become teachers; and
  • unemployed people who want to become teachers.

Applicants must have first gained admission at a recognized higher education institution for the appropriate study programme. Applicants must also be below the age of 30.

The selection criteria is as follows:

  • The bursary is only awarded to South African citizens with a valid South African ID number.
  • Allocation of Funza Lushaka bursaries to Higher Education Institution employees, their spouse and their dependents/children is not permissible.
  • Bursary applicants must already have been accepted into a either BEd or PGCE qualification at an at an accredited public University.
  • The applicant must also meet the national selection criteria for the Funza Lushaka bursary.
  • The bursary will only be awarded if two of the priority area subjects are included as a specialisation in the teaching qualification.
  • The applicant should demonstrate good academic ability.
  • The applicant must show commitment to a teaching career, which includes: interest in working with young people; enthusiasm for a professional career in teaching; readiness to face and surmount difficult challenges and personal integrity.
  • The applicant must be committed to teach at any school which they may be appointed to by a provincial education department (PED). 

Preference will be given to applicants who reside in rural areas and those who intend on teaching in rural areas. 

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