Does funza Lushaka Pay For Private Accommodation
oes Funza Lushaka fund you if you were once funded by Nsfas, Does funza Lushaka Pay For Private Accommodation
Navigating the financial aspects of pursuing higher education can be a daunting task for many students, and those aspiring to become educators often seek support through programs like the Funza Lushaka bursary in South Africa. While the Funza Lushaka bursary is well-known for covering tuition, books, and a stipend, questions often arise regarding its coverage of private accommodation expenses.
The multi-year Funza Lushaka Bursary Programme aims to encourage teaching as a career. Bursaries are offered to qualified students so they can finish their teaching certification in designated subject priority areas. The bursary recipients will have to work as public school teachers for the same number of years as they were awarded the bursary.
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What Does Funza Lushaka Bursary Cover
Expenses covered may include
- tuition fees,
- accommodation that includes food, books, and educational materials, as well as, if it’s feasible, a meagre stipend for living expenses each month.
- There is a cap on the amount allotted to each student.
Who can apply for Funza Lushaka Bursary?
- Any academically gifted, young
- students, presently enrolled in 12th grade;
- graduates under 30 who wish to join a PGCE programme or finish their teaching certification;
- individuals under 30 who wish to change careers and become teachers, as well as those under 30 who are unemployed and wish to become teachers.
What Is The Amount That NSFAS Pays For Accommodation?
Students who live in housing provided by the university are eligible for an annual maximum allowance of R60,750 (which includes living expenses and personal care). You can take the following actions to find out if you have received funding from Nsfas: Sign in to the student portal on myNSFAS.
What Programmes Will Funza Lushaka Bursary Fund
- Bachelor of Education (BEd)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
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Funza Lushaka Application Date
- Applications for the Funza Lushaka bursary for 2024 will open on 08/10/2023
- New applications close on 02/02/2024
- Re-applications for Existing/Returning Bursars close on 30/11/2024