The Funza Lushaka Bursary Programme is a multi-year programme to promote teaching as a profession. All first-time applicants must be 30 years or younger to apply for the Funza Lushaka Bursary.
Prospective beneficiaries must first gain admission at a Higher Education Institution (HEI). The Financial Aid Office and/or the Faculty/School of Education at the HEI will have information on how to apply for the bursary.
Distance education and part-time students are eligible for a bursary provided they are eligible in all other respects.
How To Apply:
- Open the e-Gov portal at https://www.eservices.gov.za/
- Register by providing personal information
- Login to the system using user name and password created when registering
- On the e-Services Menu select Funza Lushaka Bursary Scheme
- Enter the OTP received on the preferred channel
- Accept the Terms and Conditions
- On the dashboard menu click on the application button
- Follow the steps to complete the required field with your information
- Accept the declaration to confirm the information captured
Click here to apply on the Education Department Website
Because Funza Lushaka funds education degrees NSFAS does not provide funding for students who are studying education degrees.
