Hey future changemakers! Are you passionate about shaping young minds? Do you see yourself at the forefront of education, inspiring the next generation? If you’re under 30 and buzzing with the desire to make a difference, the Funza Lushaka Bursary Programme is calling your name!
What’s the Buzz About? The Initial Teacher Education Directorate is on a mission, and that mission is YOU – vibrant, young individuals ready to embark on a teaching career. If you’ve nailed that National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s pass or are eligible for university, this is your golden ticket to becoming an education superstar.
Why Teaching? Why Now? Our classrooms need you. With the retirement of seasoned teachers and new educational strategies like the Three Stream Model and insights from the PIRLS Report, there’s a growing demand for fresh, dynamic educators. The focus? Priority subjects identified by provinces – these are the hotspots where your talents are needed the most.
How Does It Work? Once you’re spotted by our eagle-eyed recruiters, you’ll be guided through a seamless process. Fill out those screening forms and mark your calendars – selection dates are coming! But wait, there’s more: pick a university, apply, and get ready to step into the world of higher education.
Funza Lushaka Bursary – Your Golden Key The Funza Lushaka Information System (FLIMS) is your gateway. It swings open every year on October 1st for qualified candidates. Dream of studying at a Higher Education Institution? This is your chance! Applications for the Funza Lushaka Bursary opened on October 1, 2023, and you have until February 2, 2024, to grab this opportunity. Need help? District officials are your go-to guides for the application process. Check out the links: Funza Lushaka and eServices.
Selection and Beyond The Department of Basic Education (DBE), along with Provincial Education Departments (PEDs) and HEIs, will be your selection jury. If you’re the right fit, congratulations – you’re on the bursary awardees list! What’s in store for you? Tuition, accommodation, meals, and all your academic essentials, courtesy of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS). Just sign on the dotted line with NSFAS, and you’re all set.
The Adventure Continues… As a newly minted teacher, the journey doesn’t stop at graduation. Dive into the New Teacher Induction Programme on the Learning Management System (LMS). It’s not just a transition – it’s a transformation, accredited and endorsed by SACE to earn you CPTD points.
So, what are you waiting for? The future of education is in your hands, and it’s bursting with possibilities. Join the Funza Lushaka