The Funza Lushaka Bursary is a South African govt initiative directed at addressing the lack of competent teachers in the country.

It provides economic guidance to qualified students who desire to pursue a teaching qualification in places that are essential for the schooling sector.

The Funza Lushaka bursary is created to promote educating as 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, for instance:

- 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**: Should be a South African citizen with a valid ID.
2. **Study Requirements**: Must plan to enroll or previously be enrolled in a full-time teaching qualification (BEd or PGCE) in a recognized South African university.
3. **Academic Performance**:
- First-time university entrants have to have an admission point rating (APS) that qualifies them for admission right into a teaching qualification.
- Returning students must present satisfactory academic efficiency.
4. **Field of Study**: Will have to plan to educate in a priority subject area as identified from the Department of Basic Education.
5. **Commitment to Teaching**: Applicants need to exhibit a dedication to teaching and an knowledge of its relevance in society.
6. **Age**: Applicants shouldn't be older than 30 years once they apply.

*** Application Process For your Funza Lushaka Bursary:

1. ** On-line Application**:
- Applications are submitted on-line with the official Funza Lushaka bursary system (on the Department of Basic Education's focused Web page for Funza Lushaka).
- The applying window generally opens towards the end from the academic calendar year and closes early the subsequent calendar year (commonly November to January).
2. **Documentation**:
- Certified copies of ID, academic results, and proof of university registration are required.
3. **Selection Process**:
- Preference is offered to applicants from rural or disadvantaged backgrounds.
- The applying goes by means of a range procedure based on the need for teachers in particular subjects and places.

***Exactly what does The Bursary Include?:
The bursary covers the following expenses:
- Tuition charges
- Accommodation and foods
- Guides here and learning resources
- A little stipend for other living expenses

***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.