Funza Lushaka Bursary Online Application & Requirements

The Department of Basic Education led by the South African government aims to create a sustainable education system. Each year, the department announces the Funza Lushaka bursary. It is a multi-year bursary program for undergraduate and postgraduate students who want to become teachers.

Are you planning to apply for the Funza Lushaka bursary in 2025? Don’t know where to start? Keep on reading this guide and learn everything about the Funza Lushaka bursary.

About the Bursary

The Funza Lushaka bursary is a teaching bursary that supports students who want to become a teacher. It is a multi-year bursary for undergraduate and postgraduate students who are currently enrolled in or registered with a public sector university. The bursary amount covers most of your routine expenses, including the tuition fee, accommodation fee, meals, a small allowance, and learning material.

Funza Lushaka Bursary Eligibility Requirements 2025

To apply for the Funza Lushaka bursary in 2025, here are some requirements you must fulfill.

• The applicant must be a South African nationalist.
• The applicant must have a certified national South African ID card.
• The applicant should be 30 years of age or younger at the time of application.
• The applicant must be accepted for a B.Ed degree or a PGCE program. The applicant should be specializing in two priority subject areas, as set by the bursary provider.
• The applicant must be accepted or registered at any public-sector South African university.
• The applicant should have a strong academic record.
• The applicant should be willing to teach at a school. The school will be selected by the Provincial Education Department (PED).

For First-Time University Entrants

• The applicant must have passed the Matric with an endorsement or an exemption.
• They should have applied for the bachelor’s degree at the time of application.
• The applicant must have a minimum Level 4 in Matric, especially in the two subjects they intend to specialize and teach in.
• If the applicant intends to specialize in the Foundation Phase, they must have a minimum Level 2 pass for Mathematics, a minimum Level 4 for Mathematical Literacy, or a minimum Level 4 in Home Language in their matric records.
• If the applicant intends to specialize in the Intermediate Phase, they must have a minimum level 4 for Mathematics, a minimum level 4 for Home Language, and a minimum level 4 for Science in their matric records.
• If the applicant intends to specialize in teaching technology subjects like CAT, IT, and Technical streaming subjects, they must have a minimum level 4 for Mathematics or a minimum level 4 in Technical Mathematics in their matric record.

For New Students at the University

• The applicant must have passed in all subjects in their tertiary study records for the previous year.
• The applicant must have achieved an average of 55% in all subjects in the previous year.
• The applicant must have a minimum overall average of 66.6% in subjects, specifically related to the teaching and area of specialization in the previous year.

For New Students Enrolling for PGCE

• The applicants must have a qualification that is required to secure admission into a PGCE program.
• They must be studying (grade 7 to 12) specifically to train under the PGCE for Senior Phase and Further Education and Teaching Training (SPFET)
• The applicant must have at least two priority subjects. The subjects should have one module completed in the third year and the other completed in the second year.
• The applicant should select sufficient modules in the priority subject areas, which they aim to teach.

Ineligibility Conditions for the Funza Lushaka Bursary

If you are planning to apply for the Funza Lushaka bursary, here are some ineligibility conditions you should be mindful of.

• The applicant must not have a criminal record.
• The applicant must not have any other teaching qualifications.
• The applicant must not have any charges of misconduct.
• The applicant should not have been dismissed from previous work.

Fields Covered Under Funza Lushaka

If you are applying for the undergraduate degree under Funza Lushaka, you must be enrolled in a 4-year B.Ed degree program. Under this, you must specialize in any of the following.

• Foundation Phase, from Grade R to Grade 3.
• Intermediate Phase, from Grade 4 to Grade 6.
• Senior and Further Education and Training Teaching, from Grade 7 to Grade 12. Preferably, two of the majors in these grades should be of these subjects: Electrical technology, agriculture technology, accounting, civil technology, computer application technology, life sciences, mathematics, physical sciences, maritime studies, languages, technical mathematics, technical science, or coding and robotics.

If you are applying for a one-year postgraduate certificate in education, you must be studying;

• Senior and Further Education and Training Teaching, from Grade 7 to Grade 12.

Funza Lushaka 2025 Online Application

Now, you must be wondering how to apply for the Funza Lushaka bursary online in 2025. Here are some steps you can follow to submit your application.

• First, visit the e-government portal website. For this, click here.
• Next, register an account. All you need to do is provide your personal details and set up a password.
• Now, log into the account using the set credentials.
• Once on the main menu, visit the e-services menu and select Funza Lushaka Bursary Scheme.
• Type the OPT you received after registering on the portal.
• Read the terms and conditions on the screen and click accept.
• Now, click the 2025 Application button displayed on the dashboard.
• It will open the online application page. Fill in the required information and double-check them. Finally, read everything and confirm the information.
• After this, print the completed application and submit it to the university you are registered in.

Documents Required

When submitting the application to the university, make sure to submit the following documents with it.

• A certified copy of your national South African ID.
• A certified copy of your national matric certificate.
• A certified copy of your Grade 12 result.
• A certified copy of your latest academic transcripts, if you are already accepted at the university.

Funza Lushaka Contact Details

For application queries, contact the following.

• Tel: 012 357 30000
• Email: [email protected]
• Alternatively, you can also contact the Department of Basic Education

Funza Lushaka is an excellent opportunity for students who want to become a teacher at a public-sector school or college and require additional financial assistance to complete their degree. The applicants should be enrolled at the university. I hope this guide has guided you well on how to apply for the Funza Lushaka bursary application.