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Here's a step-by-step guide to help you successfully apply for the 2025 Funza Lushaka Bursary:
The Funza Lushaka Bursary is a multi-year initiative funded by the government to support students pursuing a career in teaching. This bursary covers essential costs like tuition, accommodation, books, and even a small living allowance. The programme aims to produce highly qualified teachers in key subjects like mathematics, science, and languages.
To be eligible for the Funza Lushaka Bursary, you must:
Applications for the 2025 bursary opened on 10 October 2024 and will close on 26 January 2025. It’s important to start preparing early to ensure you meet all the requirements before the deadline.
Before you can apply for the Funza Lushaka Bursary online, you must first create an account on the eGov portal. Here's how to do it:
Once your account is registered on the eGov portal, you can proceed with your Funza Lushaka Bursary application for 2025 by following these steps:
Funza Lushaka is a merit-based bursary. The selection process takes into account your academic achievements, leadership potential, and alignment with the programme's goals. Priority is given to students pursuing teaching in areas where teacher shortages are most acute, such as Stem (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) subjects and African languages.
As a Funza Lushaka Bursary recipient, you will be required to teach at a public school for the same number of years you received funding. This ensures that the programme benefits not only the bursary holder but also the broader South African educational landscape.
For more information on how to apply, visit www.fundiconnect.co.za. You can also follow FundiConnect on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or LinkedIn.