The Funza Lushaka Bursary is a South African government initiative directed at addressing the lack of qualified teachers during the country.

It provides monetary help to qualified students who want to go after a teaching qualification in locations which might be vital with the education sector.

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

- 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**: Has to be a South African citizen with a valid ID.
2. **Study Requirements**: Must intend to enroll or currently be enrolled in a full-time teaching qualification (BEd or PGCE) at a regarded South African university.
3. **Educational Performance**:
- First-time university entrants needs to have an admission point score (APS) that qualifies them for admission into a teaching qualification.
- Returning students need to present satisfactory educational efficiency.
4. **Field of Study**: Must plan to educate within a priority subject area as determined from the Department of Basic Education.
5. **Commitment to Educating**: Applicants need to display a dedication to educating and an understanding of its great importance in society.
6. **Age**: Applicants really should not be older than 30 years after they apply.

*** Application Process To the Funza Lushaka Bursary:

1. ** On the web Application**:
- Applications are submitted on line with the Formal Funza Lushaka bursary technique (about the Department of Basic Education's focused Internet site for Funza Lushaka).
- The applying window typically opens towards the end with the academic calendar year and closes early the following year (ordinarily November to January).
2. **Documentation**:
- Certified copies of ID, educational results, and proof of university registration are needed.
3. **Selection Process**:
- Preference is given to applicants from rural or disadvantaged backgrounds.
- The applying goes by means of a range process based on the need for teachers in particular subjects and places.

***What Does The Bursary Include?:
The bursary covers the following expenses:
- Tuition charges
- Accommodation and meals
- Publications and learning components
- A small stipend for other living expenses

***Conditions for Working Back the here 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.