Funza Lushaka Bursary Programme 2025

The Funza Lushaka Bursary Programme is a multi-year initiative aimed at promoting teaching as a profession in South Africa. It provides funding to eligible students pursuing a teaching qualification in priority subject areas.

Applications for the 2025 academic year will close on 26 January 2025.

FUNZA LUSHAKA BURSARY APPLICATION CRITERIA:

• South African citizenship with a valid ID number.
• 30 years old and below
• Accepted into an approved B.Ed. degree or PGCE programme specialising in two or more priority subject areas
• A strong academic record.
• Commitment to a teaching career, especially in subjects where there is a high demand for educators.
• Willingness to teach in any school as determined by a Provincial Education Department.

THE BURSARY COVERS THE FOLLOWING TEACHING QUALIFICATIONS:

4-year Bachelor of Education degree (B.Ed.), specialising in:

• Foundation Phase (Grade R – 3)
• Intermediate Phase (Grade 4 – 6)
• Senior and Further Education and Training Teaching (Grade 7-12)

One-year Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)

• Only for Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching (SPFET) (Grade 7-12)

Funza Lushaka Bursary Application Process

The Funza Lushaka Bursary application can be done in two main steps see below.

Register on the e-Government Portal:

• Visit the e-Government Portal website: https://www.eservices.gov.za/.
• Create an account by providing your details.
• Log in using your username and password.

Apply for the Bursary:

• After logging in, select “Education” from the menu.
• Choose “Funza Lushaka Bursary Scheme.”
• Complete the online application form by following the prompts.
• Review your application and submit it.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• Only online applications are accepted; no hard-copy submissions will be considered.
• Ensure all information provided is accurate and complete to avoid disqualification.
• Successful applicants will be required to teach at a public school for the same number of years for which they received funding.

For detailed information and application guidelines, please refer to the official Funza Lushaka Bursary website:

• Funza Lushaka – https://www.funzalushaka.doe.gov.za/

The Funza Lushaka Bursary Programme application deadline is approaching. It’s advisable to complete and submit your application as soon as possible to ensure consideration.