Funza Lushaka Bursary Online Application 2022
About the programme. What is the Funza Lushaka Bursary Programme?
The Funza Lushaka Bursary Programme is a multi-year programme to promote teaching as a profession. Bursaries are available to enable selected students to complete a teaching qualification in identified Subject priority areas. Recipients of these bursaries will be required to teach at a public school for the same number of years that they received the bursary.
Are foreign national students eligible for a Funza Lushaka teaching bursary?
No, NSFAS will not enter into a contract with a foreign national student or a student that holds a temporary resident permit.
Must the bursary be repaid?
No. However, the bursary may have to be repaid if the recipient fails to make academic progress; registers for a course of study that is not in a designated priority area; fails to apply for a teaching post with a PED at a public school, fails to follow the stipulated processes; fails to take up a teaching post with a PED at a public school; leaves a teaching post with a PED before the end of the contracted service period; or otherwise fails to meet a requirement of the bursary agreement.
How to Register and Apply for this bursary
Register and apply for Funza Lushaka Bursary 2022 by following these steps:
All first time applicants must be 30 years or younger to apply for Funza Lushaka Bursary.
- Open the e-Gov portal at www.eservices.gov.za
- Register by providing personal information
- Login to the system using user name and password created when registering
- On the e-Services Menu select Funza Lushaka Bursary Scheme
- Enter the OTP received on the preferred channel
- Accept the Terms and Conditions
- On the dashboard menu click on the 2022 application button
- Follow the steps to complete the required field with your information
- Accept the declaration to confirm the information captured
What are the application dates for Funza Lushaka Bursary 2022?
Applications for the Funza Lushaka bursary for 2022 opened on the 1st of October 2021 and closing date for new applications is 01 February 2022. Re-applications for Existing/Returning Bursars closed on 29 November 2021.
If you matriculated recently, you still have a chance to apply for Funza Lushaka Bursary for 2022 academic year.
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Enquiries About Funza Luskaha Bursary
Students may not visit in person the Department of Basic Education, but should phone and enquire at 012 357 3000 or email them at inquiries.funzalushaka@dbe.gov.za. Students are also urged not to communicate with NSFAS or the Department of Basic Education relating to this bursary, rather contact Funza Lushaka directly.
All applicants must read this document before submitting their applications. Teachers already employed are not eligible to apply for this bursary.
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