Funza Lushaka Bursary Scheme 2026 /2027 Apply Now Funza Lusaka Open Application Window since 7 October 2025 for the Bursary Programme for the Academic year 2026,
List of Fields Covered by Funza Lushaka Bursary
Funza Lusaka also know as Teaching Bursary beause it Based on Funding Education Courses as follows:
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) or Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
1. Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) – 4 years
Specialising in:
- Foundation Phase (Grade R – 3)
- Intermediate Phase (Grade 4 – 6)
- Senior and Further Education and Training (FET) Phase (Grade 7 – 12)
2. Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) – 1 year
- Available only for Senior Phase and FET Phase (Grades 7–12).
- Applicants must already hold an appropriate undergraduate qualification with at least two priority subject areas.
Priority Subject Areas
The bursary targets high-demand teaching subjects such as:
- Mathematics
- Languages (including African languages)
- Life Sciences
- Physical Sciences
- Accounting
- Agricultural Sciences
- Economics
- Technology
- Geography
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Cost Covered by Funza Lushaka Bursary Scheme 2026
- Tuition fees
- Accommodation (including meals)
- Books and learning materials
- Registration and examination fees
- Allowance for monthly living expenses
Funza Lushaka Bursary Scheme 2026 Application Required
- Must be a South African citizen.
- Must be 30 years of age or younger.
- Must demonstrate strong academic ability.
- Must have been accepted into an approved B.Ed. or PGCE programme specialising in at least two priority subjects.
- Must meet the minimum academic entry requirements set by the tertiary institution.
How to Apply: Step-by-Step Process
- Review and accept a declaration confirming your details.
- Visit the e-Gov portal and register by supplying required personal information.
- Login using the username and password created during registration.
- In the e-Services menu, select the Funza Lushaka Bursary Scheme.
- Enter the one-time password (OTP) received via your preferred communication channel.
- Accept the Terms and Conditions.
- On your dashboard, click on the application button (e.g., “2026 application”) when open.
- Fill out all required fields accurately and completely.
Applications Open: 7 October 2025
Application Closing Dates
- New Applicants: 24 January 2026
- Returning Bursars: 30 November 2025
