General Eligibility Requirements For Funza Lushaka Bursary

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Applicants for the Funza Lushaka Bursary must meet the following basic requirements in order to be considered:

Basic requirements

  • Must be a South African citizen with a valid ID
  • Must have already been accepted to an appropriate field of study at a recognized higher education institution
  • Must be committed to and enthusiastic about a professional teaching career with interests that include working with young people, readiness to face and overcome challenges
  • Must have personal integrity
  • All first-time applicants have to be younger than 30 years old

First Time Entrants To University

  • You need proof you can start with your bachelor degree at Matric Grade 12
  • At least a 4 rating for the subjects you want to specialize in to become a teacher
  • You need to have passed Mathematics or mathematics literacy at Grade 12 level and a minimum level of 4 for home language if your intention is to specialize for foundation phase
  • If you have completed your Matric before 2008, you will need an average of 50% (before mathematics was compulsory)
  • If you want to specialize in the teaching of Technology subjects, you will need a level 4 pass for Mathematics. This also counts for CAT and for those students without these levels for matric

If you are a new applicant but already studying at University

  • You must have passed all your subjects in your last year of study.
  • At least an average score of 55% for your last year of study.
  • At least an average score of 55% for the subjects you intend to become a teacher in.
  • Take into account that the above requirements are the bare minimum. The Funza Lushaka bursary is for ambitious students. High Academic results will be awarded firstly.

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