Funza Lushaka Requirements

To qualify for Funza Lushaka Bursary, below are the Funza Lushaka requirements that you have to meet:

Must be 30 years old or younger

Have no other teaching qualifications

Must be a South African citizen with a valid South African ID number

Good academic ability

 An exemption, endorsement, or ‘admission to bachelor degree studies’ pass at matric/Grade 12 level.

At least a level 4 pass at matric level in the two subjects which the applicant will specialise to teach.

 For students who wish to specialise in the Foundation Phase, a Level 2 pass in Mathematics or Level 4 pass in Mathematical Literacy at Grade 12 level is required. In addition, a t least a level 4 pass in the Home Language is required.

For students who wish to specialise in the Intermediate Phase, a Level 4 pass in Mathematics and a level 4 in a Home Language subject and/or a Level 4 pass in Science Subjects at Grade 12 level is required. In addition, at least a level 4 pass in the Home Language is required.

Students who wish to specialize in the teaching of Technology subjects, including CAT, IT, and other Technical stream subjects and who do not have these subjects level, must have at least a level 4 pass in Mathematics or Technical Mathematics.

Must be accepted into an approved B.Ed. degree or PGCE programme to specialise in two or more of the priority subject areas.

Must be committed to teach in any school to which a student may be placed by a Provincial Education Department (PED).