The Funza Lushaka bursary is a programme aimed at providing funding for students pursuing a teaching degree. The programme gives much needed relief to students who are not only in need of funding, but teaching experience as well.
At the end of the programme, students are placed in a public school, where they are then required to teach for the same duration that they received the bursary.
It's important to note that the bursary is open only to students who are under the age of 30 and pursuing a teaching a qualification.
Here's how you can apply for the bursary as a first time or returning applicant:
- Open the e-Gov portal at 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 2022 application button
- Follow the steps to complete the required field with your information
- Accept the declaration to confirm the information captured
Once you have submitted your application, you can track it on the Funza Lushaka platform by following these steps:
- Click here to go to the Funza Lushaka Website
- Provide your login details; username and password
- Click the Login button
- Check your status
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