Funza Lushaka Teaching Bursary

Funding

Full cost of study + stipend

Closing date

31 Jan 2026

Provinces

All provinces

Full-cost bursary for teacher education graduates who commit to teaching in a public school.

About this bursary

Funza Lushaka supports students pursuing initial teacher education in priority subjects like Maths, Science, Technology and Foundation Phase.

SA citizen, accepted for a BEd or PGCE at a public university, willing to teach in a public school for the same number of years as funded.

ID, matric certificate, proof of acceptance at a public university, signed teaching contract.

Full tuition, accommodation, meals, book allowance, monthly stipend.

Apply online at funzalushaka.doe.gov.za.

education

teaching

foundation phase

mathematics education

science education

Undergraduate

Honours