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 bursars 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
- 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
If you are looking to study a teaching degree and you're looking for a way to fund your studies, the Funza Lushaka Bursary could be your answer. This bursary is geared towards anyone wishing to become a teacher.
In order to qualify for the bursary you need to be studying or wish to study a Bachelor of Education (BEd) or a Postgraduate Certificate of Education (PGCE) at a public university.
