Quick Answer: Funza Lushaka Documents Required
A Funza Lushaka application is assessed on your identity, your academic record and your admission to a qualifying teaching programme. The documents establish those three things.
Because the bursary funds a specific kind of qualification, proof of what you are enrolling for matters as much as proof of who you are. Requirements.co.za is an independent information website. It does not administer the Funza Lushaka bursary, receive applications, award funding or place graduates.
Who This Requirement Applies To
This guide is for applicants preparing an application, and for continuing students confirming what a reapplication requires.
For eligibility itself, see Funza Lushaka Requirements.
Eligibility Requirements
What you need differs slightly depending on where you are in your studies.
Applicant type
- School leavers. Final school results and proof of application or admission to a teaching qualification.
- Students already at university. Tertiary academic records and proof of registration for the qualifying programme.
- Postgraduate applicants. Your completed degree certificate and proof of admission to a postgraduate teaching qualification.
- Continuing bursary holders. Evidence of academic progression for the funded period.
Documents You May Need
Documents should be complete, legible and current. Where certified copies are required, check how recent the certification must be.
Required proof
- South African identity document.
- School results, and tertiary academic records where applicable.
- Proof of application, admission or registration for the teaching qualification.
- A completed degree certificate where applying for a postgraduate teaching qualification.
- Any additional documents specified by the application system for that cycle.
Steps to Apply or Prepare
Confirm your programme and specialisation qualify before assembling documents, so that you are not preparing for an application you cannot make.
Gather identity, academic and admission evidence, checking that scans are complete and readable.
Upload everything within the application window and confirm the submission registered.
Costs, Processing Times and Validity
There is no charge to apply or to submit documents. Obtaining certified copies or replacement academic records may carry a cost and takes time, so start early. Required documents are set for each cycle and can change.
Common Mistakes and Delays
Common mistake
- Applying without proof of admission to a qualifying programme.
- Supplying results that do not show the subjects relevant to the intended specialisation.
- Uploading incomplete or unreadable scans.
- Leaving certified copies until close to the closing date.
Where to Confirm Official Requirements
Confirm the current criteria, priority subject areas, dates and documents through the official Funza Lushaka channel and the Department of Basic Education. The Official Requirements Sources South Africa page links to the responsible bodies. Where information here differs from the official position, follow the official source.
Frequently Asked Questions
What documents does a Funza Lushaka application need?
Commonly your identity document, academic records and proof of admission or registration for a qualifying teaching qualification, plus anything else specified for that cycle.
Do I need to be accepted before applying?
Proof of application, admission or registration is normally required. Confirm what stage is acceptable for the cycle you are applying in.
Do documents need certification?
Certified copies are commonly required, and certification is often only accepted if recent. Check the current requirement before certifying.
What if my results are not yet available?
Requirements for pending results differ by cycle. Confirm what is accepted rather than assuming an application can be completed later.
Where can I confirm the document list?
Confirm through the official Funza Lushaka channel for the cycle you are applying in.