Eastern Cape Dept of Education (ECDOE) invites South African students to apply for Bursary Programme 2025 academic year.

Bursary Application Closing Date: 16 October 2024.

Bursaries will be awarded to students residing within the Eastern Cape, for Teaching studies, at Undergraduate or Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) level. Funding will be awarded for studies within these phases and subject priority areas:

Foundation Phase (Grades R – 3):
Educators that can teach in both a Language of Learning and Content:

• English
• Afrikaans
• IsiXhosa
• Sesotho
• Mathematics
• Braille
• SASL
• Neurodevelopmental Needs
• Remedial Teaching

Intermediate Phase (Grades 4 – 6):
Educators that can teach in both a Language of Learning and Content:

• English
• Afrikaans
• IsiXhosa
• Sesotho
• Mathematics
• Braille
• SASL
• Natural Sciences & Technology
• Neurodevelopmental Needs
• Remedial Teaching

National Subject Priorities Senior / FET Phase (Grades 7 – 12):
Educators that can teach in Content (Afrikaans as LOLT) and Languages of Learning:

• Information Technology, Mechanical Technology, Maritime Studies Grades 7 – 9
• Sesotho Grades 7 – 9
• Sesotho Grades 10 – 12
• English Grades 7 – 9
• English Grades 10 – 12
• Afrikaans Grades 7 – 9
• Afrikaans Grades 10 – 12
• Mathematics Grades 7 – 9
• Mathematics Grades 10 – 12
• Natural Sciences Grades 7 – 9
• Technology Grades 8 – 12
• Electrical Engineering Grades 10 – 12
• Technical Mathematics Grades 10 – 12
• Technical Sciences Grades 10 – 12
• Agricultural Sciences Grades 10 – 12
• Agricultural Technology Grades 8 – 12
• Computer Applications Technology Grades 8 – 12
• Electrical Technology Grades 7 – 12
• Engineering Graphic and Design Grades 10 – 12
• Life Sciences Grades 8 – 12
• Mechanical Technology Grades 10 – 12
• Physical Sciences Grades 8 – 12
• Civil Technology Grades 8 – 12
• Information Technology Grades 10 – 12
• Nautical Sciences Grades 10 – 12
• Maritime Studies Grades 7 – 12
• Visual Arts Grades 7 – 12
• Dance Grades 7 – 12
• Drama Grades 7 – 12
• Music Grades 7 – 12
• Braille Grades 7 – 9
• Braille Grades 10 – 12
• SASL Grades 7 – 9
• SASL Grades 10 – 12
• Neurodevelopmental Needs Grades 7 – 9
• Neurodevelopmental Needs Grades 10 – 12
• Remedial Teaching

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: registration fees, administration fees, tuition fees, prescribed textbooks, compulsory levies, meals and on-campus residence (off-campus residence may be considered after a consultation between the institution and the department).

Requirements

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):

• You must be a South African citizen
• You must be between the ages of 18 and 35 years old
• You must reside within the Eastern Cape province
• You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric with a Bachelor pass
• You must be studying or intend on studying full-time towards an undergraduate or PGCE qualification in the education field, in a programme that aligns with the departments priority needs
• You must be studying or intend on studying at an accredited university within the Eastern Cape province
• You must be willing to pursue a career in Teaching
• You must be unemployed
• Preference will be given to students in financial need with a strong academic record

How to apply

Download and complete the ECDOE Bursary Application Form 2025 (.pdf)

Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed application form (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):

• ID document (certified copy)
• Matric latest results, if currently in Matric (certified copy)
• Matric certificate or equivalent, if completed Matric (certified copy)
• Full academic record, if currently studying (certified copy)
• Any other relevant qualifications, if applicable (certified copy)
• Proof of registration/ admission at an institution (certified copy)

Applications must be delivered via the method stated on the application form.