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title: Who can apply?
description: "You can apply if you: - Are a South African citizen. - Are accepted or enrolled for a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) degree in priority subjects. - Specialise in at least **two priority subjects** (one must be a language, and…"
url: "https://learn.ecubed-dbe.org/docs/who-can-apply-2/"
updated: "2025-08-19"
category: Funza Lushaka
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# Who can apply?

You can apply if you:

- Are a South African citizen.
- Are accepted or enrolled for a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) degree in priority subjects.
- Specialise in at least **two priority subjects** (one must be a language, and one must be a content subject; two languages only will not be funded).
- Are under 30 years old on or before 31 March of the year of study.
- Have no criminal record.
- Meet the university’s admission requirements.
- Note: This bursary does **not** fund Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) studies.