Organisation : Department of Basic Education (DOE)
Scholarship Name : Funza Lushaka Bursary 2027
Applicable For : Undergraduate Studies
Country : South Africa
Last Date : 31st January 2027
Website : https://www.funzalushaka.doe.gov.za/
What is Funza Lushaka Bursary?
Funza Lushaka Bursary is sponsered by Department of Basic Education (DOE). All first time applicants must be 30 years or younger to apply for Funza Lushaka Bursary. To apply, you must complete the online application. No hard-copy applications will be accepted. Last date of application is 31st January 2027.
Eligibility of Funza Lushaka Bursary
1. All applicants are advised to check their records as follows:
(a) at the South African Police Services (SAPS) (any police station) apply for police clearance records (PCR), which is similar to a fingerprint report.,
(b) Department of Justice and Correctional Services (DOJCS) to confirm that you are not in the National Register for Sexual Offenders (NSRO);
(c) Department of Social Development (DSD) to check if you do not appear on their National Register for Child Offenders. Should your name appear on one of the three records, meaning you do have a criminal record or offence registered against you, if the offence is more than ten years old, you can apply for expungement from the DOJCS.
Note:
Should the matter be less than ten years old, kindly note that you are not eligible to study teaching and can’t apply for this bursary.
2. First-year/First-time applicants should be below the age of 30 years to qualify for the Funza Lushaka Bursary. The student must turn 30 years on or before 31 March, the year of study (e.g. for the 2027 year of study, the student who is 31 years prior to 31 March 2027, will not qualify
Undergraduate Studies:
** 4-year Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Care and Education (B. Ed. ECCE) for ECD Grade RR- R – 3rd years of University of Pretoria ONLY who are part of the project.
** 4-year Bachelor of Education degree (B.Ed.), specialising in one of the following: Foundation Phase (Grade R – 3), Intermediate Phase (Grade 4 – 6) and Senior and Further Education and Training Teaching (Grade 7-12).
Note:
A 1-year Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) is offered at Higher Education Institution (HEIs) but will not be funded in 2027.
How To Apply For Funza Lushaka Bursary?
To access, register and apply for the Funza Lushaka Bursary the following 9 easy steps should be followed:
Steps:
** Open the e-Gov portal at www.eservices.gov.za
** Register by providing personal information
** Login to the system using user name and password created when registering
** On the e-Services Menu select Funza Lushaka Bursary Scheme
** Enter the OTP received on the preferred channel
** Accept the Terms and Conditions
** On the dashboard menu click on the 2027 application button
** Follow the steps to complete the required field with your information
** Accept the declaration to confirm the information captured
Note:
All first time applicants must be 30 years or younger to apply for Funza Lushaka Bursary.
What is the Last Date of Funza Lushaka Bursary?
** Applications for the Funza Lushaka bursary for 2027 will open on 01/10/2026
** New applications close on 31/01/2027 (Last Date)
** Re-applications for Existing/Returning Bursars close on 30/11/2026