Are you a Grade 12 learner from the Royal Bafokeng Nation dreaming of becoming a Chartered Accountant? The Royal Bafokeng Holdings (RBH) Chartered Accountant Bursaries 2027 could cover your studies and launch your career. This programme targets South African students entering university in 2027 at SAICA-recognised schools.
About the RBH CA Bursary Programme
Royal Bafokeng Holdings offers this bursary to build future Chartered Accountants from the Royal Bafokeng Nation. It focuses only on the CA stream in Accounting Sciences. The goal is to support high-impact careers in finance and business.
Unlike other bursaries, this one provides a clear path from university to professional qualification. It funds your first year and sets you up for the full CA journey.
Fields of Study Covered
The bursary supports Accounting Sciences in the CA stream only. You must gain acceptance to a SAICA-recognised public university. Studies start in your first year of 2027.
This keeps the programme focused on the skills needed for top accounting roles.
The Chartered Accountant Career Path
Bursary recipients follow these steps to qualify as a CA(SA):
- Complete an Accounting Sciences degree.
- Earn an Honours or CTA qualification.
- Serve a SAICA training contract, known as articles.
- Pass board examinations.
The bursary covers the first step to get you started.
Minimum Requirements
To apply, you need to meet these basics:
- South African citizenship.
- Membership in the Royal Bafokeng Nation.
- Acceptance into Accounting Sciences (CA stream).
- Starting first year in 2027.
- Enrolment at a SAICA-recognised university.
Check these before you submit.
Academic Requirements
Your Grade 12 results must show:
- Mathematics at Level 5 or higher.
- English at Level 5 or higher.
- Accounting at Level 5 or higher.
Mathematical Literacy and Technical Maths do not count. Aim for strong marks in these subjects.
Funding Restrictions
You cannot hold this bursary with any other funding. This includes NSFAS, private bursaries, corporate ones, or SETA support. Plan ahead to avoid issues.
Required Documents
Submit certified copies of:
- Your South African ID (less than 3 months old).
- Proof of residence from Lekwalo la Kgosana.
- Grade 11 results.
- Grade 12 Term 1-3 results.
- Matric certificate (when available).
- Proof of university acceptance (provisional or final).
Ensure copies are clear and certified properly.
Why Apply for the RBH CA Bursary
This opportunity funds a qualification in high demand. It opens doors to the CA career path with strong job prospects in auditing and finance. As an RBN member, you gain skills to make a real difference.
Selection Timeline
Applications close on 31 July 2026. Shortlisting feedback comes by 31 August 2026. No news by then means your application did not move forward.
How to Apply
Apply online here for the Royal Bafokeng Holdings (RBH) Chartered Accountant Bursary Programme 2027.
For questions, email [email protected]. Use the subject: 2027 RBH bursary programme application.
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