Applications Now Open
Applications for the Funza Lushaka scholarship program are now open. This scholarship is aimed at those who wish to study teaching.
Applications for the Funza Lushaka Scholarship Program are now open for 2022. The Funza Lushaka Scholarship takes care of all college costs so that you can continue your studies without any financial burden.
The Funza Lushaka Scholarship Program is a multi-year program that promotes teaching as a profession. Scholarships are awarded to students who can complete a teaching degree in a recognized priority area.
To qualify for the scholarship, you must be studying or want to study a Bachelor of Education (BEd) or Postgraduate Certificate of Education (PGCE) at a public university.
They cover the following:
Tuition fees
Accommodation with meals
Books and teaching materials
A possible small allowance for monthly living expenses.
To qualify for the Funza Lushaka Scholarship, you must meet the following eligibility criteria:
students, currently in grade 12;
graduates who want to complete a teaching qualification (enroll in a PGCE);
people who want to make a career change and become teachers; and
unemployed people who want to become teachers.
How to apply
Open the e-Gov portal at www.eservices.gov.za
Register by providing personal information
Login to the system with the username and password created when registering
From the e-services menu, select Funza Lushaka Scholarship Program
Enter the OTP received on the preferred channel
Accept the terms and conditions
In the dashboard menu, click the 2022 app button
Follow the steps to complete the required field with your information
Accept the statement to confirm the information captured
Those students conducting online, distance, and part-time study also qualify for the Funza Lushaka Scholarship, provided they meet all other eligibility criteria.
The scholarship is awarded for one academic year at a time, and once academic success is proven, the scholarship may consider continuing each year until the scholarship recipient has qualified as a teacher.
However, the student must request the renewal of the scholarship every year.
Opportunity closing date
Tuesday, February 1, 2022-12: 00
Company that offers the opportunity
Basic Education Department