Application for Funza Lushaka Bursary Programme

Funza Lushaka Bursary Programme Information

The Funza Lushaka Bursary Programme is a multi-year programme to promote teaching as a profession. Bursaries are available to enable eligible students to complete a teaching qualification in an area of National priority. Recipients of these bursaries will be required to work at a public school for the same number of years that they received the bursary. Recipients of the bursary must apply online for the bursary every year. The recipient must also complete the placement information as required every year. The Provincial Education Departments (PED’s) will place the graduate bursar in a suitable teaching post. If a particular PED does not have a suitable teaching post for the graduate bursar, the applicant may be placed in a PED that have a suitable post. Please note that bursars cannot choose the school in which they would like to be placed and placement cannot be deferred for any reason.

Important Notice

• Applications for the Funza Lushaka bursary for 2026 will open on 06/10/2025
• Please note that there are a limited number of new bursaries available for 2026
• New applicants are advised to also pursue other funding opportunities such as NSFAS
• The outcome of the selection process will be available from the University not later than 30/04/2026
• The bursary targets students who are younger than 30 years of age

Closing Dates

• New applications close on 24/01/2026; and
• Re-applications for Existing/Returning Bursars close on 30/11/2025

Please Note

• Create an account on eServices and complete all your details.
• Once you have registered on eServices, go to “Basic Education” and select “Funza Lushaka Bursary.”
• Use the link below to apply for the bursary.

APPLY HERE – www.eservices.gov.za