Funza Lushaka Bursary South Africa 2025

The Department of Basic Education deals with schools throughout South Africa, from Grade R to 12 and adult literacy programmes. The DBE was formerly part of the National Department of Education before it split into two: the DBE (Department of Basic Education) and DHE (Department of Higher Education) The departments goal is to create a sustainable South African education system for the 21st century – one where all learners have access to learning, training and education. Their vision is that the education system will improve the quality of life for all South Africans and create a peaceful, prosperous and democratic country.

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):All applicants must meet the following criteria: You must be a South African citizenYou must have a valid South African ID numberYou must be 30 years old or younger, if applying for the first time (on 1 October 2024)You must have been accepted into an approved BEd degree programme and specialise in two or more of the priority subject areas (extended programmes are NOT covered)You must have been accepted to study at apublic university in South AfricaYou must have a strong academic recordYou must be willing to teach at any school, as selected by the Provincial Education Department (PED)You must be interested in working with young people; be enthusiastic for a professional career in teaching; and be ready to face and surmount difficult challenges with integrityYou must NOT have any other teaching qualificationsYou must NOT have a criminal recordYou must read theFunza Lushaka Bursary Informationbefore applying First time university entrants must also meet the following criteria: You must have passed Matric with an exemption, endorsement or bachelor degree admissionYou must have achieved a minimum of level 4 (50%) in Matric for 2 subjects you intend on specialising to teachStudents who will specialise in Foundation Phase:you must have achieved a minimum level 2 (30%) pass for Mathematics OR a minimum level 4 (50%) pass for Mathematical Literacy AND a minimum of level 4 (50%) pass for your Home Language in MatricStudents who will specialise in Intermediate Phase:you must have achieved a minimum level 4 (50%) pass for Mathematics AND a minimum of level 4 (50%) pass for your Home Language in MatricStudents who will specialise in Intermediate Phase:you must specialise in 2 of the following: Indigenous South African Language subjects, Natural Science and Technology, if you completed Mathematics in MatricStudents who will specialise in Intermediate Phase:you must specialise in Indigenous South African Language subject, Natural Science and Technology, if you completed Language, Physical Science and Life Science level 4 pass and level 5 (60%) pass for Mathematics Literacy in MatricStudents who will specialise in Senior/FET phase:you must have achieved a Matric pass with endorsement/ Grade 12 pass with bachelor’s, with a minimum pass of level 4 (50%) in two priority subject areasStudents who will specialise in Senior/FET phase, in the teaching of Technical subjects, including Computer Applications Technology (CAT):you must have achieved a minimum of level 4 pass in Mathematics or Technical Mathematics in MatricNote: if the tertiary institution’s entry requirements are higher than the bursary requirement, or vice versa, the higher requirement will apply.Currently funded students, already studying at university (2nd, 3rd or 4th year):You must have passed all of the modules studied in the year prior to the bursary application at the Higher Education Institution which are Funza Lushaka Priority subjects AreasYou must have achieved a minimum 55% pass average across all the modules studied in the previous year of study at a Higher Education InstitutionYou must have achieved a minimum 66.5% pass average in modules studied in theapplicant’s previous year of study at university which relate directly to the prioritysubject area of teaching specialisationHOW TO APPLY FOR THE FUNZA LUSHAKA BURSARYApplications must be submitted online at:Funza Lushaka Bursary Application 2025Applicants must follow these steps to submit theirbursaryapplication:1) Visit thee-Government Portalwebsite2)Register an accountby filling in your required personal details (after ticking the boxes to agree to the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy of the e-Gov portal)3)Loginusing your selected username and password4) Select the “Funza Lushaka Bursary Scheme” on the e-Services Menu5) Insert the OTP you received6) Read and accept the Terms and Conditions7) Click on the “2025 application” button on the dashboard8) Fill in the required information9) Read and accept the declaration to confirm your informationEnter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the Funza Lushaka Bursary.Note: only online applications will be accepted – NO hard copy applications will be accepted.APPLICATION NOTES FOR THE FUNZA LUSHAKA BURSARYStudents must read theFunza Lushaka Bursary Informationbefore applying.Students must have a valid student number when applying (this will be received after you have been accepted or provisionally accepted at university).Ensure that your information submitted is correct – you will be able to access your online application to make any changes before final submission.Ensure that your priority subject areas on your application for are the ones you will specialise in.Academic year of study means the level you are studying (B Ed 1 is 1st year, B Ed 2 is 2nd year etc).You are not allowed to change institutions after applying for the bursary.Applying for the bursary does NOT automatically guarantee you will receive it.Supporting documents must be submitted to your university’s Funza Lushaka office.CLOSING DATE FOR THE FUNZA LUSHAKA BURSARY26 January 2025 (for re-applications/ existing or returning bursary recipients).30 November 2024 (for new applications).(Applications submitted after these dates will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDERFor any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact your University Funza Lushaka academic and administrative co-ordinators directly (do NOT contact the Department of Basic Education, the Department of Higher Education and Training or NSFAS for queries regarding the bursary, please also do not come in person to the DBE).Before you make an enquiry, please read theFunza Lushaka Bursary FAQ’s.Alternatively, you may contact the Department of Basic Education here:Tel: 012 357 3000Email: inquiries.funzalushaka@dbe.gov.zaPlease do NOT contact the Department of Basic Education if this bursary has already closed. View our other bursaries open for application here:https://www.zabursaries.co.za/bursary-news/This bursary listing was last updated in October 2024.SA Bursaries wishes you the best of luck with your application! Please remember to SHARE this page with anyone you know who may be in need of bursary funding.

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Applications must be submitted online at:Funza Lushaka Bursary Application 2025 Applicants must follow these steps to submit theirbursaryapplication:1) Visit thee-Government Portalwebsite2)Register an accountby filling in your required personal details (after ticking the boxes to agree to the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy of the e-Gov portal)3)Loginusing your selected username and password4) Select the “Funza Lushaka Bursary Scheme” on the e-Services Menu5) Insert the OTP you received6) Read and accept the Terms and Conditions7) Click on the “2025 application” button on the dashboard8) Fill in the required information9) Read and accept the declaration to confirm your information Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the Funza Lushaka Bursary. Note: only online applications will be accepted – NO hard copy applications will be accepted.