Do you want to be a teacher or currently pursuing your teaching degree? This teaching bursary might be a perfect choice for you. The Funza Lushaka Bursary is currently accepting applications for the 2025 academic year. This bursary is designed to support aspiring teachers by alleviating financial burdens associated with their studies.
Funza Lushaka Bursary 2025 Online Applications Currently Open
About Funza Lushaka Bursary:
The Funza Lushaka Bursary was specifically founded to provide financial aid to students who want to study teaching in public higher learning institutions. By offering comprehensive financial support, it allows students to focus on their education without the stress of tuition fees and living expenses. Recipients are required to teach in public schools for four years, helping to address the need for qualified teachers in South Africa.
FIELD OF STUDY
The Funza Lushaka bursary programme is open to students who are pursuing or want to pursue the following undergraduate education qualifications:
4-year Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood Care and Education (B. Ed. ECCE) for ECD Grade RR- R
Foundation Phase (Grade R-3): Majoring with any two of the following priority area subjects; (South African Indigenous Languages, Neurodevelopment Needs, Braille and South African Sign Language)
Intermediate and Senior Phase (Grade 4-9): Majoring with any two of the following priority area subjects; (Languages, Mathematics and Natural Science & Technology)
FET phase (Grade 10-12): Majoring with any two of the following priority area subjects; (Accounting, Agricultural Sciences, Agricultural Technology, Civil Technology, Computer Applications Technology, Electrical Technology, Engineering Graphics & Design, Geography, Information Technology, Life Sciences, Mathematics, Mechanical Technology, Physical Sciences, Languages, Maritime studies, Coding & Robitics, Technical Mathematics and Technical Science)
FUNZA LUSHAKA BURSARY COVERS THE FOLLOWING EXPENSES:
NB: The bursary is capped at a specific value, where the university fees are more than the capped value, the bursars will have to top up from their funds.
To qualify for the Funza Lushaka Teaching Bursary You must meet the following Requirements
How to apply for Funza Lushaka Bursary for the 2025 Academic Year
NB: Hard copy applications are not allowed. ONLY online applications are accepted for 2025 applications.
FACTORS TO NOTE BEFORE APPLYING FOR THE FUNZA LUSHAKA BURSARY FOR THE 2025 ACADEMIC YEAR
CLOSING DATE:
The closing date for the Funza Lushaka Bursary applications for the 2025 academic year is the 26th of January 2025 for new students and the closing date for returning students is the 30th of November 2024. Late or incomplete applications will not be processed. Please submit your application fully and by the due date.
This Funza Lushaka Bursary offers financial assistance to South African students who are committed to pursuing a teaching career. If you're a dedicated and motivated individual who wants to contribute to the development of our country's education system, this is your opportunity. Apply now before the deadline.