The Funza Lushaka Bursary Programme is a multi-year programme that promotes teaching in public schools. The Funza Lushaka Bursary Programme is a national programme headed by the Department of Basic Education, funded by the National Treasury, and administered by the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS).
Full-cost bursaries are available to enable eligible students to complete a full teaching qualification in an area of national priority. Recipients of these bursaries will be required to teach at a public school for the same number of years that they receive the bursary.
IMPORTANT FUNZA LUSHAKA BURSARY PAGES
Funza Lushaka Bursary Requirements and Eligibility
How To Apply For Funza Lushaka Bursary
Important Funza Lushaka Bursary Selection Criteria
How To Track Your Funza Lushaka Bursary Application
Specific Programs Covered by Funza Lushaka Bursary
Funza Lushaka Closing Date For 2025
Funza Lushaka Bursary Contact Details
Qualified recipients of the bursary must request placement in a province of their choice. The provincial education department (PED) concerned will determine if there is a suitable post available. If there is not, the applicant may be placed in a PED that does not have suitable vacancies.
Funza Lushaka Bursary Closing Date?
Applications for the Funza Lushaka bursary for 2025 will open on 17/10/2025
New applications close on 16/01/2025
Re-applications for Existing/Returning Bursars close on 30/11/2025