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title: What is the Funza Lushaka Bursary Programme?
description: "The Funza Lushaka Bursary Programme is a national initiative led by the Department of Basic Education (DBE) to help South Africa train more Teachers in critical subject areas. It funds eligible students studying a **4-year Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) degree**…"
url: "https://learn.ecubed-dbe.org/docs/what-is-the-funza-lushaka-bursary-programme/"
updated: "2026-06-04"
category: Funza Lushaka
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# What is the Funza Lushaka Bursary Programme?

The Funza Lushaka Bursary Programme is a national initiative led by the Department of Basic Education (DBE) to help South Africa train more Teachers in critical subject areas.

It funds eligible students studying a **4-year Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) degree** in priority subjects. In return, recipients must teach in a public school for the same number of years they received the bursary.

[**View the official policy document here**](https://bit.ly/49E15aB)