The Funza Lushaka Bursary is a South African government initiative aimed toward addressing the scarcity of experienced teachers inside the country.

It offers financial guidance to qualified students who would like to pursue a teaching qualification in places which are important for the schooling sector.

The Funza Lushaka bursary is meant to encourage teaching to be a profession by funding college students to study for the Bachelor of Education (BEd) degree or a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE). The bursary covers fields with a particular scarcity of teachers, like:

- Mathematics
- Physical Science
- Technology
- Languages (especially African languages)
- Early Childhood Development
- Foundation Phase Teaching

*** Who Qualifies For The Bursary?
To be eligible for the Funza Lushaka bursary, applicants must meet the following criteria:

1. **Citizenship**: Must be a South African citizen with a valid ID.
2. **Study Requirements**: Must plan to enroll or currently be enrolled in a full-time teaching qualification (BEd or PGCE) at a regarded South African university.
3. **Academic Performance**:
- First-time university entrants needs to have an admission point score (APS) that qualifies them for admission into a teaching qualification.
- Returning students should demonstrate satisfactory academic efficiency.
4. **Field of Study**: Should intend to teach in the precedence subject area as determined by the Department of Basic Education.
5. **Commitment to Teaching**: Applicants must display a dedication to educating and an comprehension of its importance in society.
6. **Age**: Applicants should not be older than thirty years after they apply.

*** Application Process For your Funza Lushaka Bursary:

1. ** Online Application**:
- Applications are submitted on line from the official Funza Lushaka bursary system (around the Department of Basic Education's focused Web-site for Funza Lushaka).
- The applying window commonly opens towards the more info end of your academic yr and closes early the following calendar year (commonly November to January).
2. **Documentation**:
- Certified copies of ID, academic results, and evidence of university registration are expected.
3. **Selection Process**:
- Preference is offered to applicants from rural or disadvantaged backgrounds.
- The appliance goes through a variety system based upon the necessity for teachers in specific subjects and places.

***What Does The Bursary Cover?:
The bursary covers the subsequent expenses:
- Tuition service fees
- Accommodation and meals
- Publications and studying materials
- A small stipend for other living costs

***Conditions for Working Back the Bursary:
Upon graduation, bursary recipients are required to:

1. **Teach in a Public School**: Recipients must work as teachers in a public school for the same number of years that they received the bursary. This is known as the "work-back" period.
2. **Service Placement**: The Department of Basic Education will place recipients in schools where their skills are needed, often in rural or underserved areas.
3. **Failure to Fulfill the Obligation**: If the recipient fails to meet the work-back obligation (e.g., not teaching after graduation or leaving before completing the required service), they will be required to repay the bursary amount in full, with interest.

***Renewal of the Bursary:
The bursary is renewable annually, provided the student continues to meet the academic and other requirements. Recipients need to reapply every year, and the renewal is subject to satisfactory academic performance.