Funza Lushaka Bursary Programme 2027

TheDepartment of Basic Education (DBE)has opened applications for theFunza Lushaka Bursary Programme for the 2027 academic year. The programme supports eligible South African students who want to become teachers in identified priority teaching areas. Funding is mainly available for approvedBachelor of Education (BEd)programmes, and successful bursars must teach at a public school forone year for every year of bursary funding received. Applications for 2027 opened on1 October 2026. New applicants have until31 January 2027, while existing or returning Funza Lushaka bursars must reapply by30 November 2026.

Applicants must generally: Be South African citizens with a valid South African IDMeet the applicable age requirementDemonstrate good academic abilityBe accepted or provisionally accepted into an approved BEd programme at a public higher education institutionMeet the university’s admission requirementsMeet Funza Lushaka’s academic requirementsSelect teaching specialisations that correspond with current priority areasDemonstrate a genuine commitment to becoming a teacherBe willing to fulfil the post-study service obligation.

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