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BURSARIES APPLICATION 2025: A complete guide

Education and Teaching Bursaries South Africa

Education and Teaching Bursaries South Africa

Education and Teaching Bursaries South Africa 2025

Education and Teaching Bursaries South Africa | Teachers are the “building bricks” of the job force, for without teachers, students would not be able to gain the knowledge and experience they need to enter tertiary institutions and thereafter, the job market.

They say it takes a special type of person to be a teacher, and the best teachers are those that are truly passionate about helping the youth to mold their futures. While it can be a very stressful profession, it certainly is a rewarding one.

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Teachers are needed in various stages of our lives – from preschool to primary school, high school and university or college. Whether you are passionate about Mathematics, Science, Business, Technology, Languages or Drama, educators are required in a range of subjects.

If your calling is to help shape the minds of learners, to give them the best chance of a successful career, then these education bursary programmes will be perfect for you.

What are my options for obtaining a Teaching qualification?

If you are thinking on studying teaching, you probably want to know which is the best route to become qualified in the industry. Most students pursue a teaching diploma or degree – these are both different qualifications with various levels of study. We will discuss both options below:

Teaching Degree: this includes a 4 year bachelor’s degree/ 2 year postgraduate honours master’s degree/ doctoral. Degree studies are generally undertaken at University and require that students achieve a bachelors pass on their Matric NSC certificate.
A Bachelor of Education (BEd) degree can be split into Foundation Phase, Intermediate Phase and Senior Phase

Teaching Diploma: generally studies are undertaken at a technical or vocational school and takes around 18 months to complete. This qualification usually enables you to specialize in a specific field of teaching.

Which Education Phase is right for you?

Each phase has its pro’s and con’s, here is a quick breakdown that will hopefully help you select a phase best suited to your skill set:

Foundation Phase (Grade R to Grade 3) – while not as academic as the other 2 phases, this phase requires more hands on practical teaching. Best suited for those who enjoy teaching young kids and toddlers the basic fundamental learning techniques, ethics and manners.

Intermediate Phase (Grade 4 to Grade 6) – this phase entails less practical training than the Foundation Phase, although some level of practical training is still required. Academic and technical skills are the core focus, and students will select their subjects (Mathematics, English, Science, History etc).

Senior and Further Education and Training Phase (Grade 7 to Grade 12) – this is the most academic and technical intensive phase, as well as a certain level of practical work. Teachers in this phase will be required to specialise in their chosen subject and must be able to interpret their raw knowledge into practical teaching.

How much do Teachers earn?

The average annual salary for a primary school teacher is around R167 000 (ranging between R105 000 and R240 00), while the average annual salary for a high school teacher is around R190 000 (ranging between R135 000 and R290 00).

How can I qualify for a Teaching bursary?

While bursaries are usually awarded to students who demonstrate great academic potential, financial need is generally also an important factor when funding is granted. A few other criteria which may result in your bursary application being successful includes:

  • You must be a South African citizen (or a permanent resident for certain bursary awards)
  • You must show a love for teaching and working with children
  • You must be in your final year of school (Matric) or you must have completed Matric
  • You must have applied or have been accepted to study at a recognised tertiary institute in the country
  • You must have a good academic record
  • Preference is usually given to learners from previously disadvantaged backgrounds

 

EDUCATION & TEACHING BURSARIES FOR 2025

Here are a list of available bursaries for those who are studying or wish to study towards a Teaching or Educators qualification in South Africa:

    • Access Trust Bursary
    • ADvTECH Student Teacher Bursary
    • ASSET (Association for Educational Transformation) Bursary South Africa
    • Barloworld Education Trust Bursary
    • Black Mountain Study Trust Bursary
    • Brain-Jar Skills Development Bursary
    • Canon Collins RMTF Scholarship
    • Canon Collins Sol Plaatje Scholarship
    • Canon Collins Thekgo Bursary
    • Canon Collins Tom Queba Scholarship
    • Cape Winelands District Municipality Mayoral Bursary
    • Cida Empowerment Trust Bursary
    • Cyril Ramaphosa Education Trust (CRET) Bursary
    • Department of Correctional Services Bursary
    • Donald White/ Mandla A. Ndwanya Memorial Fund Bursary
    • Eastern Cape Department of Education (ECDOE) Bursary
    • Epilepsy South Africa Educational Trust Bursary
    • Exxaro Bursary
    • Funza Lushaka Bursary Programme
    • Gallagher Foundation Scholarship
    • Globeleq Scholarship
    • IDB Education Trust Bursary Loan
    • Jakes Gerwel Fellowship Bursary
    • JB Marks Education Trust Fund Bursary
    • Joe Morolong Assmang Bursary
    • Kader Asmal Fellowship Programme
    • MANCOSA Bursary
    • Mick Leary Educational Trust Bursary
    • Mpumalanga Provincial Government Bursary
    • N3TC Bursary
    • NEET (National Economic Education Trust) Bursary
    • Ninety One Bursary
    • North West Provincial Government Bursaries
    • Northern Cape Provincial Government Bursary
    • NUMSA Bursary
    • Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships (QECS)
    • Richards Bay Coal Terminal (RBCT) Bursary
    • SAMSTIP (Southern African Mathematics and Science Teacher Intern Programme) Bursary
    • SACEE Norah Taylor Bursary
    • Sakhikamva Foundation Bursary
    • Schauenburg Education Trust Bursary
    • SIOC Community Development Trust (SIOC-cdt) Bursary
    • South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO) Bursary
    • Thebe Foundation Dr EJ Mabuza Scholarship
    • UWC Faculty of Education Bursary

 

Where to study towards a Teaching qualification in South Africa?
Undergraduate Teaching degrees are offered by most major Universities, including:
– University of the Western Cape
– University of Cape Town
– Stellenbosch University
– University of Johannesburg
– University of the Witwatersrand
– University of Pretoria
– University of KwaZulu-Natal
– Nelson Mandela University
– Walter Sisulu University
– North-West University
– Rhodes University
– University of South Africa

There are also a few private/ public institutions that offer Teaching qualifications, including:
– Rosebank College
– Lyceum College
– Varsity College
– Vaal University of Technology
– Cape Peninsula University of Technology
– Central University of Technology
– Embury Institute for Higher Education

Education and Teaching Bursaries South Africa

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