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The Funza Lushaka Bursary Scheme

Date: 28 January 2024

The Funza Lushaka Bursary Scheme The Funza Lushaka Bursary Programme is a multi-year programme that is designed to promote teaching in South African public schools. Full-cost bursaries are available to enable eligible students to complete a full teaching qualification in an area of national priority.

Who qualifies for funding?

All first time applicants must be 30 years or younger to apply for Funza Lushaka Bursary

Be a South African citizen with a valid ID number ✓
Be 30 years old or younger ✓
Have no other teaching qualifications ✓
Have good academic ability and an exemption, endorsement, or admission to bachelor degree studies pass at matric/Grade 12 level ✓
Be accepted into an approved B.Ed. degree or PGCE programme to specialise in two or more of the priority subject areas ✓
Be committed to and enthusiastic about a professional teaching career ✓

The Funza Lushaka bursary covers almost all student expenses. At times, a few expenses are left out depending on the institution's fee structure. How much is the Funza Lushaka monthly allowance for 2023? The fund is disbursed annually and not on a monthly basis. The annual amount for the 2022 academic year was about R113,750 for each successful applicant. Here is a look at the items covered under the bursary.

Tuition fees ✓
Accommodation costs (for either residence or approved accommodation) ✓
A Small monthly allowance to cater for basic living expenses ✓
In exceptional circumstances, travelling costs may be included if the cost of travelling hinders the student from accepting the bursary ✓

How to apply?:

Open the e-Gov portal at www.eservices.gov.za "Click here to apply"
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 2024 application button
Follow the steps to complete the required field with your information
Accept the declaration to confirm the information captured

Apply here: Click here to Apply

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