Department of Basic Education (Funza Lushaka) Teaching Bursary
The Department of Basic Education offers the Funza Lushaka Bursary Programme is a multi-year programme to promote teaching as a profession.
Recipients of these bursaries will be required to teach at a public school for the same number of years that they received the bursary.
Department of Basic Education (Funza Lushaka) Teaching Bursary
The Department of Basic Education was formed when the former National Department of Education was split into two: Department of Basic Education and the Department of Higher Education and Training. The DBE deals with all schools from Grade R to Grade 12, including adult literacy programmes. The aim of the DBE is to develop, maintain and support a South African school education system for the 21st century.
The Department of Basic Education offers the Funza Lushaka Bursary Programme is a multi-year programme to promote teaching as a profession. Bursaries are available to enable eligible students to complete a teaching qualification in an area of national priority.
Where can I get bursaries to study BEd
The Funza Lushaka Bursary Programme is a teaching bursary. The bursary is available to South African citizens who have been accepted into a recognized and accredited higher education institution who have a valid South African ID who intent to study a teaching qualification (Bachelor of Education). The applicant must meet the Funza Lushaka selection criteria as well in order to be eligible. To find out more click here.
Does the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) offer Scholarships for Studying Abroad?
The DHET receives different international scholarships from partner countries such as Russia, Chile, China and European Union. Please be informed that these offers come with different requirements and fields of study.
Where can I get bursaries for Social Work?
As part of addressing the critical and scarce skills in the sector the Department of Social Development makes available a scholarship in the field of social work. The scholarship will cover registration, tuition, prescribed books, stipend for the practical’s and official accommodation provided by the university.
Who can apply and how?
- Individuals currently in grade 12 or have completed grade 12 and current first year students in Social Work
- Comply with the entry requirements of the university
- Must be able to complete the qualification within the minimum period as prescribed by the university
- Complete an application form accessible form the provincial D
- The Funding Opportunity is available annually
- Recipients of the bursary must apply on-line for the bursary every year
- To learn more about the Funding Opportunity, the requirements and application dates click on the following link: http://www.funzalushaka.doe.gov.za/
How to Apply:
– Applications must be submitted online through the e-Government Portal website
– Register an account and fill in personal details
– Select the “Funza Lushaka Bursary Scheme” on the e-Services Menu
– Fill in required information and accept the declaration ¹
Important Additional Information:
– The Funza Lushaka Bursary is a prestigious program that aims to develop a sustainable South African education system
– The bursary is awarded annually, and renewal is dependent on academic performance
– Recipients will be required to teach at a public school after graduation