Funza Lushaka 2024 Bursary Scheme for South Africans

We’re looking for qualified South Africans to apply for the Funza Lushaka Bursary Scheme, which is designed to assist with undergraduate and postgraduate studies in Education during the 2023/2024 academic session.

The Funza Lushaka bursaries encompass a wide range of essential expenses for recipients. These include tuition fees, accommodation (with meals), books, learning materials, teaching practice, and, if feasible, a modest allowance for monthly living expenses.

The Funza Lushaka Bursary stands as a beacon for South African students aspiring to pursue studies in education. Designed to support both undergraduate and postgraduate endeavors, the bursary covers a comprehensive array of expenses, including tuition, accommodation with meals, books, learning materials, teaching practice, and even a potential allowance for monthly living expenses. To apply for this invaluable opportunity, interested individuals can navigate to the application portal. The process involves registration, login, selection of the Funza Lushaka Bursary Scheme, entering the received OTP, accepting terms and conditions, and completing the application by furnishing personal information. It’s a pathway to realizing educational dreams while alleviating financial barriers.

Scholarship Summary:

Scholarship Sponsor(s): Government of South Africa

Scholarship Type: Full Funding

Host Institution(s): Higher Educational Institutions in South Africa

Scholarship Worth: Not specified

Number of Awards: Several

Scholarship Level: Undergraduate and Postgraduate

Nationality: South Africans

Requirement and Eligibility Criteria for the Funza Lushaka Bursary Scheme:

Applicants should be 30 years and below to qualify for the Funza Lushaka Bursary.
Allocation of Funza Lushaka bursaries to Higher Education Institution employees, their spouse and their dependents/children is not permissible.
The Funza Lushaka bursary does not fund extended programmes.
The applicant must be accepted into an approved B.Ed. degree or PGCE programme to specialise in two or more of the priority subject areas.
The applicant should demonstrate good academic ability.
The applicant must show commitment to a teaching career, which includes: interest in working with young people; enthusiasm for a professional career in teaching; readiness to face and surmount difficult challenges with integrity.
The applicant must be committed to teach in any school to which a student may be placed by a Provincial Education Department (PED).
Students must meet the minimum academic criteria for award of the bursary.

Application Procedures for the Funza Lushaka Bursary Scheme (How to Apply):

For those eager to apply for the Funza Lushaka Bursary Scheme 2024, here’s a step-by-step guide:

Register by furnishing personal details.
Log in to the system using the username and password established during registration.
Navigate to the Funza Lushaka Bursary Scheme on the e-Services Menu.
Input the OTP received through the chosen channel.
Agree to the Terms and Conditions.
On the dashboard menu, select the 2024 application button.
Proceed through the steps to fill in the required fields with your information.
Confirm the accuracy of the captured information by accepting the declaration.

Application Deadline: Not specified

For more information Visit the Official Website

Funza Lushaka 2024 Bursary Scheme for South Africans