Funza Lushaka Bursary 2023

WHO IS FUNZA LUSHAKA?

The Funza Lushaka Bursary Programme is aimed to support teaching studies and available to qualified applicants to complete a teaching degree at accredited institution of higher learning in South Africa. Bursary recipients are then required to teach at public schools equivalent to the duration of the bursary received.

BURSARY DESCRIPTION

The Funza Lushaka is offered by the South African Department of Education. It is essentially a multi-year programme. The aim of this bursary programme is to promote teaching in public schools. 

BURSARY COVERS

This is a full-cost bursary to assist its recipients to complete their teaching qualification before they are absorbed into the system. 

The bursary covers the following:

Tuition Fee

Registration Fee

Accommodation and Meals

Books Allowance

Laboratory fees where applicable

Please note the bursary cover may be adjusted from year to year based on the allocated budget.

BURSARIES AVAILABLE

Undergraduate studies: a 4-year Bachelor of Education degree (BEd), which specialises in any of the following: 

Foundation Phase (Grade R to Grade 3)

Intermediate Phase (Grade 4 to Grade 6) or 

Senior and Further Education and Training Teaching (Grade 7 to Grade 12).

Graduate studies: a 1-year Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) for graduates pursuing degrees with two priority subjects (1 module or course must have been completed or studied at 3rd year level, 1 priority subject must have been completed or studied at 2nd year level)

Only the PGCE for Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching (SPFET) (Grade 7 to Grade 12) will be funded.

ELIGIBILITY

All applicants must meet the following criteria:

Applicant must be a South African citizen

Applicant must have a valid South African ID number

Applicant must be 30 years old or younger, if applying for the first time

Applicant must have been accepted to study towards a BEd degree or PGCE programme, specialising in at least 2 of the priority subject areas (extended programmes are not covered)

Applicant must have been accepted to study at a recognised tertiary institution in South African

Applicant must be willing to teach at any school, as selected by the Provincial Education Department (PED)

Applicant must have a strong academic record

Applicant must NOT be a Higher Education Institution employees (or a spouse, dependent or child of a Higher Education Institution employee)

Applicant must be committed and passionate about a career in teaching, including having an interest in working with youth; enthusiasm for teaching; and be willing and ready to face challenges with integrity

Applicant must NOT have any other teaching qualifications

Applicant must have a clear criminal record

Applicant must NOT have any charges of misconduct or have been dismissed from work

First time university entrants must also meet the following criteria:

Applicant must have achieved a minimum of level 4 in Matric for 2 subjects you intend on specialising to teach

Applicant must have achieved a Matric exemption, endorsement or bachelor degree admission

Applicants who will be specialising in Intermediate Phase: you must have achieved a minimum level 2 pass for Mathematics OR or level 4 pass for Mathematical Literacy in Matric, AND a minimum of level 4 for your Home Language

Applicants who will be specialising in Foundation Phase: you must have achieved a minimum level 2 pass for Mathematics OR or level 4 pass for Mathematical Literacy in Matric, AND a minimum of level 4 for your Home Language

Applicants who will be specialising in teaching Technology subjects (including CAT), who did not pass these subjects in Matric: you must have achieved a minimum level 4 for Mathematics or Technical Mathematics in Matric

Note: if the tertiary institution’s entry requirements are higher than the bursary requirement, or vice versa, the higher requirement will apply

New applicants currently at university must also meet the following criteria:

Applicants must have passed all subjects in past year of tertiary study

Applicants must have achieved a minimum overall average of 55%, for all subjects studied in last year of tertiary study

Applicants must have achieved a minimum overall average of 66.5% for subjects related to the teaching area of specialisation in last year of tertiary study

New applicants enrolling for PGCE must also meet the following criteria:

Applicnats must have completed a qualification that allows admission into the PGCE programme

Applicants must be studying towards the PGCE for Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching (SPFET) (Grade 7 to Grade 12)

Applicant must have 2 priority subjects with 1 module successfully completed at third year level, and 1 module successfully completed at second year level

Applicant must have sufficient modules in the priority subjects in order to qualify to teach it as a subject at school

HOW TO APPLY?

To apply for the Funza Lushaka bursary for 2022 studies, candidates must closely follow these steps:

Visit the e-Government Portal website

Register an account by filling in your required personal details

Login using your selected username and password

Select the “Funza Lushaka Bursary Scheme” on the e-Services Menu

Insert the OTP you received

Read and accept the Terms and Conditions

Click on the “2022 application” button on the dashboard

Fill in the required information

Read and accept the declaration to confirm your information

Please note: applications must ONLY be done online – NO hard copy applications will be accepted.

 

APPLICATION FOR THE FUNZA LUSHAKA BURSARY

Applicant must read the Funza Lushaka Bursary Information before applying

Applicant must have a valid student number when applying (this will be received after you have been accepted or provisionally accepted at university)

Ensure that your information submitted is correct – you will be able to access your online application to make any changes before submission

Ensure that your priority subject areas on your application for are the ones you will specialise in

Academic year of study means the level you are studying (B Ed 1 is 1st year, B Ed 2 is 2nd year etc)

Applicant are not allowed to change institutions after applying for the bursary

Applying for the bursary does NOT automatically guarantee you will receive it

Supporting documents must be submitted to your university’s Funza Lushaka office

CLOSING DATE

Existing or returning bursary applicants: 29 November 2021.

New applications: 1 February 2022

 

CONTACT DETAILS

Tel: 012 357 3000

Email: inquiries.funzalushaka@dbe.gov.za

MPUMALANGA HEALTH DEPARTMENT BURSARIES SOUTH AFRICA 2022-2023

ABOUT MPUMALAGA HEALTH DEPARTMENT

The mission of the Mpumalanga Department of Health is to improve the quality of health and well-being of all people in the province by providing a needs-based, people-centred, equitable health care delivery system through an integrated network of health care services, provided by a cadre of dedicated and well-skilled health workers.

The Department's strategic goals are to increase life expectancy; decrease maternal and child mortality; combat HIV/AIDS and decrease the burden of disease from tuberculosis; and strengthen health system effectiveness.

BURSARY DESCRIPTION

The Mpumalanga Health Department is inviting South African citizens who are residents of Mpumalanga between the ages of 18 and 36 years to apply for their 2020 Mpumalanga Nursing College intake.

If your application is successful you will be enrolled in a three-year Diploma in Nursing, starting in 2020 and will receive a monthly stipend of R4000, as well as a book allowance of R6500 per year, free accommodation and a uniform allowance.

BURSARY COVERS

• Tuition Fee
• Registration Fee
• Accommodation 
• Meals
• Books Allowance 
• Uniform Allowance 

BURSARY AVAILABLE 

• Nursing 

ELIGIBILITY

If you wish to be considered you must meet ALL of the following minimum requirements:

• Must be a South African citizen between 18 and 36 years old;
• Be a resident of Mpumalanga;
• Must have a Matriculation or Senior Certificate (Grade 12) passed with admission to Diploma or Degree;
• Must have passed the following subjects:
• English (passed with at least Level 4 for NSC, OR with D in Higher Grade or C in Standard Grade for the old Matric certificate)
• Biology or Life Science or Physiology (with at least Level 3 OR D (HG) or C (SG))
• Mathematics (Level 3 or E (HG) or D (SG) or Maths Literacy (Level 4 or above)
• Any one of the following: Physical Science or Agriculture or Geography (passed Level 3 or E (HG) or D (SG) or above)
• Must achieve an APS score 23 or higher from the six subjects with highest levels (excluding Life Orientation)
• All certificates and addresses will be sent for verification

Certificates not registered with the South African Nursing Council, such ABET and NCV will not be considered.

Applicants with a disability will be considered only in terms of the inherent requirements of the nursing duties.

HOW TO APPLY?

To apply for the Mpumalanga Nursing Bursary / Intake for 2020 CLICK HERE (Please not that ONLY application submitted ONLINE on the Official Mpumalanga Department of Health website will be considered)

Please note that if you are successful in your application, you would be required to:

To sign an agreement with the Department of Health to work back the equal number of years spent on training.
To attend lectures for theoretical knowledge and do Work Integrated Learning in health facilities as required by the South African Nursing Council

NOTE: Each successful candidate will receive a bursary for the duration of their study in a form of monthly spend of R 4000, book allowance of R6 500 per annum, SANC regulation fee at the cost of the Department of Health, uniform allowance once per annum as determined by the DPSA and accommodation at the of the Department of Health There are no fees payable by the applicants to be admitted at the Mpumalanga College of Nursing.

CLOSING DATE

08 October 2021

CONTACT DETAILS 

Should you have any questions about this advert, please call Mr PH Mazibuko at 013 766 1868 or 082 825 1032 or Mr S Mahlangu at 013 766 3024 dusing normal office hours (8am until 4pm, Monday until Friday).

Please do not contact Mpumalanga Health Department if this bursary is closed. 

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KWA-ZULU NATAL DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SETTLEMENT BURSARIES SOUTH AFRICA 2022-2023

WHO IS KWA-ZULU NATAL DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SETTLEMENT?

The mission of the Department is to transform human settlements into liveable neighbourhoods through integrated human settlements programmes in areas with major economic opportunities and empowerment of all designated groups.

The Department recognises infrastructure development as a fundamental driver to accelerate the country’s economic recovery. This, together with implementing interventions to create sustainable jobs and promote inclusive growth as well as building a capable, ethical and developmental state, ensures that the Department positively contributes to the promotion of an inclusive and equal society. In response to the current socio-economic environment, the upgrading of informal settlements and provision of permanent services as well as social/rental and community residential units, fast tracking of the Title Deeds Restoration Programme and upscaling of the Serviced Sites Programme remain key priority areas for the Department. The availability of land for self-build projects is also a key intervention to assist those who can afford to build their own homes.

BURSARY DESCRIPTION 

The bursary is offered to qualifying applicants who resides in the Province of Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa. Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged applicants with excellent academic records. Applicants must be studying or intend to studying at an accredited institution of higher learning in South Africa.

BURSARY COVERS 

• Tuition Fee
• Registration Fee
• Accommodation and Meals
• Text Books
• Allowance 

Please note that the bursary cover changes from year to year.

BURSARIES AVAILABLE 

• Civil Engineering
• Quantity Surveying
• Construction Management
• Project Management
• Property Management / Real Estate
• Housing (Bachelor of Social Science)
• Supply Chain Management
• Financial Management

ELIGIBILITY

• Applicants must be South African citizen
• Applicants must be between 18 and 35 years old
• Applicants must be reside within the Kwa-Zulu Natal province
• Applicants must be from a previously disadvantaged background, from a vulnerable group
• Applicants must have a good academic record
• Applicants must have completed Matric OR currently in Matric
• Applicants must be studying or intend on studying within one of the aforementioned fields of study
• Applicants must have been accepted/ provisionally accepted/ have a CAO application receipt to study at a recognised tertiary institution within South Africa

HOW TO APPLY?

Applicants can download the application form on the highlighted link below:

KZN Department of Human Settlements Bursary Application Form (.pdf)
 
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed application form:

• ID document (certified copy)
• Grade 11 final results (certified copy)
• Matric certificate (certified copy)
• Motivational letter in support of your bursary application (why you should be selected to receive a bursary)
• Letter of registration/ acceptance from your tertiary institute
• Outline of your study curriculum
• Breakdown of tuition fees from tertiary institute
• Parents/ guardians ID documents (certified copies)
• Parents/ guardians proof of income (latest payslips or bank statement if employed/ proof of unemployment from Department of Labour if unemployed/ proof of SASSA grant if applicable/ death certificate if deceased)
• Parents/ guardians expense statement
• Proof of residence (letter from councilor/ local leadership/ utility bill and SAPS affidavit)

Applications must be submitted in one of the following ways:

Post:
Human Resource Development
Private Bag X54367
Durban
4000

Hand delivery:
Human Resource Development
14th Floor
Eagle Building
353-363 Dr Pixley Kaseme St
Durban

CLOSING DATE

18 January 2019.

CONTACT DETAILS

Contact People: Ms M Phama / Ms X Bhengu / Ms T Hlope / Mrs C Govender
Tel: 031 336 5300 / 031 336 5195 / 031 336 5300 / 031 336 5173 / 031 336 5300 / 031 336 5300 / 031 336 5380

NOTE: Please do not contact KZN Department of Human and Settlement if the bursary is closed.

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Latest eBursaries Available

 

NATIONAL ENERGY REGULATOR OF SOUTH AFRICA (NERSA) BURSARIES 2022-2023

WHO IS NERSA?

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) is a regulatory authority established as a juristic person in terms of Section 3 of the National Energy Regulator Act, 2004 (Act No. 40 of 2004). NERSA’s mandate is to regulate the electricity, piped-gas and petroleum pipelines industries in terms of the Electricity Regulation Act, 2006 (Act No. 4 of 2006), Gas Act, 2001 (Act No. 48 of 2001) and Petroleum Pipelines Act, 2003 (Act No. 60 of 2003).

BURSARY DESCRIPTION

NERSA is offering bursaries to students interested in pursuing a career in the energy sectors that fall within its regulatory mandate.
NERSA is offering bursaries to students who wish to study towards a Masters and Mid-PHD Degree. Bursaries are awarded for fields of study that are relevant to NERSA’s regulatory mandate; namely, the regulation of the electricity, pipedgas and petroleum pipelines industries. 

BURSARY COVERS

• Tuition Fees
• Registration Fees
• Text Books

BURSARIES AVAILABLE 

The bursary will be awarded to students who are studying or intend to study towards a Masters or Mid-PHD Degree. In fields that are in line with NERSA’s regulatory mandate, which includes the regulation of the electricity, pipedgas and petroleum pipelines industries.

ELIGIBILITY

Below are the minimum criteria to apply for the bursary. The applicant must:

• be a South African citizen with a valid identity document;
• be admitted to and be in possession of an admission letter from a South
• African University or University of Technology that is established or
• registered in terms of the laws of the Republic of South Africa for a
• Masters and Mid-PHD Degree;
• be a previously disadvantaged South African;
• have an excellent academic record and demonstrate potential for
• academic success;
• not be a holder of any other bursary scheme;
• have proven financial need.

HOW TO APPLY?

Applicants who meet the above eligibility requirements, must apply by submitting clear copies of the following documentation:

• ID document (certified copy)
• Full tertiary academic record of highest qualification completed (certified copy)
• University or University of Technology acceptance letter (on institutions letterhead)
• Dissertation topic and an abstract
• Motivational letter explaining why you should be awarded a bursary (approximately 500 words)
• Parents or guardians ID documents (certified copies)
• Parents or guardians household proof of income (latest payslips if employed, affidavit if unemployed, proof of grant or pension if applicable)

Note: there is no application form to be completed for this bursary application, applicants need only submit the list of above documents to apply.

 

Applications must be submitted in one of the following ways:

Email: 

bursaries@nersa.org.za

Post:

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa

Human Resources Department

PO Box 40343

Arcadia

Pretoria

0007

Hand delivery:

Physical address: NERSA Offices

Kulawula House

526 Madiba Street

Arcadia

Pretoria

0007

Note: applications must be marked for the attention of Ms Lena Rankhumise.

CLOSING DATE

31 January 2022

CONTACT DETAILS

For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact NERSA directly:

Tel: 012 401 4600

Email: bursaries@nersa.org.za

Contact Person: Ms Lena Rankhumise

 

THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES BURSARIES SOUTH AFRICA 2022-2023

WHO IS THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES?

The Department: Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) was disestablished in June 2019. The agriculture function was incorporated into the new Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD), while the forestry and fisheries functions were incorporated into the new Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries (DEFF). Information displayed here is historical information as it existed before the mergers.

The mission of the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) is to advance food security and agrarian transformation in the agricultural sector through innovative, inclusive and sustainable policies and programmes.

The Department's strategic goals are: increased profitable production of food, fibre and timber products by all categories of producers; sustained management of natural resources; effective national regulatory services and risk management systems; a transformed and united sector; increased contribution of the sector to economic growth and development; and effective and efficient governance.

BURSARY DESCRIPTION

The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries intends awarding comprehensive bursaries to qualifying applicants pursuing and/ or intending to further their studies in critical scarce skills in agriculture, forestry and fisheries sectors for the 2020 academic year. 

The bursary will cover tuition, accommodation, books, meals and monthly allowance. The bursary awards target the previously disadvantaged and impoverished persons from poverty stricken and deep rural communities. Females and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

BURSARY COVERS

• Tuition Fees
• Registration Fees
• Accommodation and Meals
• Text Books

Please note the bursary cover may change from year to year

BURSARIES AVAILABLE

• B.Sc. Bioresource Engineering (Agricultural Engineering) 

Requirements for the above: Mathematics and Physical Science 6 (70-79) 

• Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc.) 
• B.Sc. Viticulture and Oenology 
• B.Sc. Food Science 
• B.Sc. Plant Pathology 
• B.Sc. Agric Soil Science 
• B.Sc. Agric Agronomy 
• B.Sc. Forestry and Wood Science 
• B.Sc. Geo-informatics B.Sc. 
• Marine Biology 
• B.Sc. Oceanography and Marine Biology 
• B.Sc. Ichthyology specializing in Aquaculture 

Requirements for the above: Mathematics and Physical Science 5 (60-69) 

National Diploma: 

• Food Technology National Diploma
• Forestry National Diploma
• Oceanography 

Requirements for the above: Mathematics and Physical Science 4 (50-59) 

Please note the following are only available at certain institutions of higher learning: 

• B.Sc. Bioresource Engineering ( Agricultural Engineering): University of KwaZulu –Natal 
• Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc): University of Pretoria 
• B.Sc. Viticulture and Oenology: University of Stellenbosch 
• B.Sc. Forestry and Wood Science :University of Stellenbosch 
• B.Sc. Oceanography and Marine Biology: University of Cape Town 
• B.Sc. Ichthyology specializing in Aquaculture : Rhodes University 
• National Diploma: Forestry : Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University 
• National Diploma : Oceanography : Cape Peninsula University of Technology 

ELIGIBILITY 

Applicants must be South African citizens. 

Applicants must complete relevant bursary application forms. 

Applicants must be in Matric or completed Matric

Applicant must be accepted to study at an accredited institution of higher learning in South Africa

Applicants must have excellent academic records

HOW TO APPLY?

 

Download and complete bursary application form. Click on the highlighted link below and apply. 

DALRRD Bursary Application Form (pdf)

The following documents must be submitted with the complete bursary application form:

Certified copy of ID

Certificates/academic performance results

The bursary application and all required documents must be sent to the following address:

Attention: Mr Philemon Mathebula

Directorate: Sector Education and Training 

Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries 

Private Bag X250

Pretoria

0001

CLOSING DATE

31 October 2021

CONTACT DETAILS

For more info. contact the following personnels:

Mr Thabang Sephai - 012 319 7923

Ms Tshilidzi Netshilema - 012 319 7848

Mr Kaizer Ndlovu - 012 319 7358

NATIONAL HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION BURSARIES SOUTH AFRICA 2022-2023

WHO IS NATIONAL HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION?

The National Housing Finance Corporation (NHFC) is a development finance institution that makes available finance and is involved in the facilitation of the development of affordable houses to low- and middle-income earning households of South Africa

The NHFC offers a higher education bursary with the aim of assisting to build capacity, expertise and employment opportunities to the housing finance sector.

University and university of technology students students, from 2nd year and postgraduate study levels, in the fields listed herebelow, are invited to apply for consideration for the NHFC Bursary Fund.

BURSARY DESCRIPTION

The National Housing Finance Corporation bursary is offered to qualifying students who have the drive and the will to further their education at institutions of higher learning in South Africa but have no financial means. 

BURSARY COVERS 

• Tuition Fees
• Registration Fees
• Accommodation and Meals

Please note that the bursary cover may change from year to year. 

BURSARIES AVAILABLE

• Finance
• Economic Development
• Risk Management
• Real Estate
• Construction Economics
• Housing Construction
• Developmental Studies
• Built Environment
• Property Markets
• Energy Efficiency
• Human Settlements
• Housing

ELIGIBILITY 

If you wish to apply for this bursary opportunity you must be able to demonstrate that

• You are previously disadvantaged South African Citizen
• Be able to show your high academic performance and achievement

Although the allocation of the full bursary quantum shall, as a rule be honoured, the National Housing Finance Corporation reserves the right to prioritise tuition fees, prescribed books and course material. Student accommodation and other requirements will be given less priority. The NHFC

The NHFC bursary is renewable each year, depending on academic performance.

 

HOW TO APPLY?

Download and complete the bursary application form. Click on the highlited link below and download. 

National Housing Finance Corporation Bursary Application Form (pdf)

The following documents must be attached with your application form when submitting the application.

• Matric and past Academic results
• South African identity document
• Proof of enrollment by the University
• Academic record on the official letterhead
• of the University
• ID of Parent/Guardian
• IDs/Birth Certificates of all persons listed as
• part of household
• Proof of Monthly Income of
• Parent/Guardian

If the necessary and instructed documentation is not attached to the NHFC Bursary Application Form, it will not be considered further. 

CLOSING DATE

31 January 2022

CONTACT DETAILS

 
All enquiries should be directed to the NHFC Human Resources Division via email address: bursary@nhfc.co.za