Funza Lushaka Teaching Bursary
Funza Lushaka Bursary Programme
Paid by Department of Basic Education · 🇿🇦 South Africa
What this pays
The published value, how it is calculated, and whether it is cash or a credit ceiling.
Email and a six-digit code, then €50 a year. No password to forget.
Who qualifies
UnlockThe 5 published rules this programme tests you against — age, income, residency, household and the rest.
The steps, documents and official link are part of the paid plan. Checking how much you're owed stays free.
3 documents you'll need
UnlockExactly what to gather before you start, so nothing sends you back to the beginning.
Where this comes from
The Funza Lushaka Bursary covers tuition fees, accommodation and meals, books and learning materials, teaching practice costs and a small living allowance; recipients must teach in public schools for the years funded
A researcher has read this record against the official page.
Verified on 12 August 2026
Source: funder's homepage — the programme page was not found
Related reading: How to read a grant eligibility rule
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