Below are the Funza Lushaka Online Application procedures to follow. Note: All first-time applicants must be under the age of 30 to apply for the Funza Lushaka Scholarship.
Follow the steps to apply
- 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 2025 application button
- Follow the steps to complete the required field with your information
- Accept the declaration to confirm the information captured
Once you submit your Funza online application, you will probably want to track it. You can do this on the e-Gov portal.
Applications can only be submitted online. No hard copies will be accepted for applications.
Applications from new students and bursars will close on 16 January 2025. With the Funza bursary, bursars need to apply every year that they study. Re-applications for existing/returning bursars in this case will then close, a bit earlier than new applications, on 30 November 2024.
Closing Date
- New applications close on 16 January 2025 and Re-applications for Existing/Returning Bursars close on 30 November 2024.