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- Partnership in Teacher Bursary Recruitment: The Eastern Cape Department of Education collaborates with Walter Sisulu University and the University of Fort Hare to promote the Matthew Goniwe and Funza Lushaka bursaries through a province-wide campaign.
- Duration and Reach of the Recruitment Drive: The initiative, launched on 28 July 2025, runs until 11 September 2025, targeting communities across the Eastern Cape to inform eligible students about bursary opportunities.
- Objectives of the Bursary Campaign: The campaign aims to identify and encourage qualified students to apply for bursaries that support future educators in critical subject areas, enhancing the teaching workforce.
The Eastern Cape Department of Education’s Human Resource Development Directorate has joined forces with Higher Education Institutions, including Walter Sisulu University and the University of Fort Hare, to roll out a province-wide recruitment drive for the Matthew Goniwe and Funza Lushaka bursaries.
The initiative, which began on 28 July 2025, will run until 11 September 2025, reaching communities across the Eastern Cape. Its aim is to identify and encourage eligible students to apply for these bursaries, which are designed to support and develop future educators in critical subject areas.
Through this collaboration, the department and its partners are ensuring that aspiring teachers are informed about the opportunities available, as well as the requirements and benefits of the bursary programmes. The drive includes on-site engagements, career guidance sessions, and information sharing to connect students with resources that can help them pursue careers in education.
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