Funza Lushaka Bursary 2026: Application Guide & Requirements

🎓 Funza Lushaka Bursary 2026 – Complete Application Guide

The Funza Lushaka Bursary Programme is a South African government initiative to support aspiring teachers. It funds students who want to pursue a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) or related teaching qualification in priority subjects to address the shortage of qualified teachers.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

• Criminal Record Clearance: Applicants must be cleared by SAPS (Police), DOJCS (Sexual Offenders Register), and DSD (Child Offenders Register). Those with offences <10 years old are not eligible.

• Age Limit: First-time applicants must be under 30 years old at the time of applying.

• Application Format: Only online applications are accepted. No hard copies.

Exclusions:

• Already qualified teachers cannot apply.

• Extended programmes (Higher Certificate, Honours, Master’s, PhD) are not funded.

• PGCE is not funded in 2026.