South African Institute of Chartered Accountants

SAICA Thuthuka Bursary Fund

Accounting 31 August 2026 at 11:59

Bursary for disadvantaged African and Coloured students pursuing Chartered Accountancy qualifications at SAICA-accredited universities.

Funding details

Fields covered: Selected undergraduate Chartered Accountancy qualifications, including BCom Accounting, Bachelor of Accounting, Accounting Sciences, BAcc Science, BCom CA and related PGDA or PGCA routes at listed SAICA-accredited universities.
Coverage value: Tuition, books, meals, residence fees and accommodation. Existing loans or debts are not covered.
Renewal: Awarded annually and renewed at the discretion of the fund.
How to apply: Apply online through the SAICA Thuthuka Bursary Fund application portal.

South African citizen
Black African or Coloured student
From a disadvantaged background
Currently in Matric or completed Matric within the last two years
Minimum 60% or level 5 for Mathematics in Grade 11, not Mathematical Literacy or Technical Mathematics
Studying or intending to study one of the listed qualifications in 2027
Applied or in the process of applying to a SAICA-accredited university
Combined family income not more than R350 000 per year
Written or will write the National Benchmark Tests before the closing date

Mathematics 60%

Grade 11 Mathematics requirement; Mathematical Literacy and Technical Mathematics are not accepted.

Certified copy of ID document
Certified copy of Grade 11 final results
Certified latest Matric results, if currently in Matric
Certified Matric final results, if completed Matric
Proof of university provisional acceptance or registration, if currently in Matric
Full university academic record, if currently studying
Certified copies of parents or guardians ID documents
Certified copies of parents or guardians proof of income
Certified ID documents or birth certificates of other dependents
Signed Thuthuka consent form