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.
The Department of Education in South Africa, has a bursary programme for student teachers that require study funding – The Funza Lushaka Bursary Programme. The aim of this bursary award is to help financially disadvantages students who intend on studying in the Education sector, who will ultimately give back to the community by teaching at public schools.
Postgraduate studies:
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (1 year PGCE): degree must include at least 1 major in one of the two priority subjects.
Note that some university qualifications combine specialisation in the Foundation Phase and Intermediate Phase, or the Intermediate Phase and Senior Phase, or the Senior Phase and FET Phase, which are also acceptable.
The bursary covers the following expenses: tuition fees, prescribed textbooks, study materials, accommodation, meals and an allowance for general living expenses.
Please note: on completion of the teaching qualification, bursary applicants will be required to teach at a public school for the equal duration of their bursary.
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):
First time university entrants:
Students currently at university:
New students enrolling for PGCE:
Current bursary recipients:
Please follow these instructions to apply:
1) Visit the e-Government Portal website at: www.eservices.governor .za
2) Register an account by filling in your personal information https://www.eservices.gov.za/tonkana/registration/home.jsf
3) Login using your selected username and password https://www.eservices.gov.za/tonkana/login/home.jsf
4) Select the “Funza Lushaka Bursary Scheme” on the e-Services Menu
5) Insert the OTP you received
6) Read and accept the Terms and Conditions
7) Click on the 2024 application button on the dashboard
8) Fill in the required information
9) Read and accept the declaration to confirm your information
Please ensure that you have read the Funza Lushaka Bursary Information (.pdf) before applying.
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed application form (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application be disregarded):
None.
For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact Funza Lushaka directly:
Funza Lushaka academic and administrative coordinators (found at your university)
Tel: 012 357 3000
Have you read the FAQ’s? http://www.funzalushaka.doe.gov.za/faq/faq.jsp
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