Jakes Gerwel Fellowship
Jakes Gerwel Fellowship invites Students to Apply for the Bursary Programme 2022
- Location: South Africa
- Closing Date: 19 July 2021
Bursary Details:
Jakes Gerwel Fellowship is offering 2 types of fellowships awards, for students who wish to pursue teaching studies within the 2022 academic year:
The following bursaries are open for application:
The Undergraduate Teaching Fellowship (UTF):
This is a full university scholarship, for studies towards a 3-year bachelor’s degree at the University of Cape Town or the University of Pretoria, followed by a 1 year PGCE teaching qualification. Students will receive extensive mentoring from expert teachers, experiential learning opportunities, as well as academic, personal, and leadership development.
2) The Graduate Teaching Fellowship (PGCE/GTF):
This is a full university scholarship, for studies towards a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) at the University of Cape Town, the University of Pretoria, the University of the Witwatersrand, or the University of Johannesburg, followed by professional support through a 2 year Newly Qualified Teaching program. Students will receive extensive mentoring from expert teachers, experiential learning opportunities, as well as academic, personal, and leadership development.
Minimum 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):
Undergraduate Teacher Fellowship (UTF):
- South African Citizenship OR a South African permanent resident with an SA ID number
- You must be under 23 years old at the time of the application closing date
- You must be in Matric, on a Gap Year, or in your 1st year of study at the University of Cape Town or the University of Pretoria
- You must be studying or intend on studying towards a 3-year bachelor’s Degree qualification, followed by a 1 year PGCE teaching qualification
- You must be willing to teach at a South African high school after completing your PGCE qualification
- Students currently in Matric: you must achieve a minimum overall average of 65% for Grade 11 final results (excluding Life Orientation)
- Students currently in Gap Year: you must achieve a minimum overall average of 65% for Matric final results (excluding Life Orientation)
- Students currently in 1st Year of study: you must achieve a minimum overall average of 65% for Matric final results (excluding Life Orientation) AND you must show the ability to maintain a minimum overall average of 60% during the 1st year
- You must be passionate about teaching and education
- You must apply to the University of Cape Town and the University of Pretoria for the 2022 academic year
Graduate Teacher Fellowship (PGCE/GTF):
- South African Citizenship OR a South African permanent resident with an SA ID number
- You must be under 30 years old at the time of the application closing date
- You must be in your 3rd and final year of undergraduate studies or must have already completed an undergraduate degree
- You must be willing to teach at a South African high school after completing your PGCE qualification
- You must be studying or intend on studying towards a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) qualification
- You must be passionate about teaching and education
- You must apply to the University of Cape Town, the University of Pretoria, the University of the Witwatersrand, and the University of Johannesburg (partner universities) for the 2022 academic year
- You must be a NUM member who has NOT been previously funded by the Trust
- You must have graduated from undergraduate studies within the last 2 years
- You must be studying within a critical field of study
How to Apply
