SAMSTIP, in partnership with the Department of Basic Education and Investec, are inviting PGCE students to apply for the SAMSTIP Teacher Internship Bursary, for the 2022 academic year.
Students who aim to pursue studies towards Senior and Further Education and Training (FET), specialising in Mathematics and Sciences (Physical, Life or Natural), can apply for the 1 year Post-graduate Certicate in Education (PGCE), for studies at UNISA.
The bursary aims to address the need for qualied mathematics and science teachers in South Africa.
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MORE ABOUT THE SAMSTIP BURSARY PROGRAMME – COVERAGE VALUE, SERVICE CONTRACT & SELECTION
The bursary will cover the following expenses: UNISA tuition fees, prescribed textbooks, small monthly stipend and an allowance for transport and accommodation.
Over and above the bursary award, students will be given the following opportunities: training at ISASA member schools, provided with teaching and learning resources and technology, mentorship from qualified school teachers, academic enrichment programme.
After graduation, students will be required to teach at a public school – the period of employment will be equal to the duration of bursary funding received (1 year of employment for every 1 year of bursary cover)
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and may be invited to complete an entrance assessment. After the entrance assessment, candidates will be invited for an internal interview, thereafter candidates will be interviewed by a potential host school and provisionally placed.
Shortlisted candidates will also be required to apply to UNISA and thereafter a final selection will be made.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SAMSTIP BURSARY
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 under the age of 30 years old
- You must be a final year undergraduate student OR you must have completed an undergraduate qualification with credits in Mathematics AND one of these subjects: Life Sciences or Natural Sciences or Physical Sciences
- You must NOT be a Graduate already registered for a PGCE at a tertiary institution
- You must meet the university requirements and have been accepted to study towards a PGCE qualification for the 2022 academic year
- You must have completed Mathematics AND one of these subjects: Life Sciences or Natural Sciences or Physical Sciences at a tertiary institution (undergraduate qualication) up to a minimum of 2nd year (NQF Level 6) and the other up to a minimum of 3rd year level (NQF Level 7)
- You must intend on studying towards a PGCE (Senior and FET phase only) qualification at UNISA in 2022
- You must have a clear criminal record
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE SAMSTIP BURSARY
Applications must be done online at: https://www.samstip.org/intern-applications-for-2022
Please note: online application is the prefered method of application, but hardcopy application forms can also be requested by emailing Slindile Shelembe: [email protected]
Hardcopy applications should then be posted to: 16 St David Road, Houghton, 2198
Candidates should also download and read the SAMSTIP Teacher Internship Bursary FAQs (.pdf) before applying.
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation with your online application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application be disregarded):
- ID document (certified copy)
- Matric certificate (certified copy)
- Full academic transcript (on tertiary letterhead)
- Certificate of degree or diploma
CLOSING DATE FOR THE SAMSTIP BURSARY
31 May 2021.
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)
CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER
For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact ISASA directly:
Contact Person: Slindile Shelembe
Tel: 011 648 1331
Email: [email protected]