Are you a South African student from a disadvantaged background dreaming of a career in chartered accountancy? The SAICA Thuthuka Bursaries 2027 offer a great chance to make that dream real. This program from the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants supports talented students like you with full funding and extra help to succeed.
Bursary Overview
The SAICA Thuthuka Bursary Programme targets Black African or Coloured students who face financial challenges. It covers studies in accounting at SAICA-accredited universities. Beyond money, it provides academic support, social skills training, and professional guidance to build a strong path to becoming a chartered accountant.
Applications close on 31 August 2026. Studies start at selected universities across South Africa in 2027.
Universities Covered
You can study at these SAICA-accredited schools:
- University of Johannesburg (UJ)
- University of Pretoria (UP)
- University of the Witwatersrand (Wits)
- University of the Free State (UFS)
- University of Fort Hare (UFH)
- University of Cape Town (UCT)
- University of the Western Cape (UWC)
- Stellenbosch University (SU)
- Rhodes University (RU)
- Nelson Mandela University (NMU)
- North-West University (NWU)
- University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN)
- University of Limpopo (UL – CTA only)
Make sure to apply to one of these for your accounting degree.
What the Bursary Covers
This bursary pays for key costs to let you focus on your studies:
- Tuition fees
- Accommodation and residence fees
- Meals
- Prescribed textbooks
It does not pay off old debts or loans.
Additional Benefits
Recipients get more than just funds. The program includes:
- Extra tutorials and workshops for academics
- Mentorship and counseling
- Life skills and work-readiness training
- Help from program managers
- Meetings with chartered accountants and business leaders
These extras help you grow personally and professionally.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the SAICA Thuthuka Bursaries 2027, meet these rules:
- Be a South African citizen
- Be Black African or Coloured
- Come from a disadvantaged background
- Be in Matric now or finished it in the last 2 years
- Get at least 60% in Mathematics (not Maths Literacy) in Grade 11
- Plan to study accounting in 2027 at a SAICA-accredited university
- Have applied or plan to apply to a participating university
- Have a family income of R350 000 or less per year
- Have taken or plan to take the National Benchmark Tests (NBT)
Check each point before applying.
Selection Process
The team picks students based on:
- Your school grades
- Financial need, checked by NSFAS means test
- NBT scores
Only shortlisted applicants hear back. No news by the deadline means you did not make the cut.
Required Documents
Gather these for your application:
- Certified copy of your ID
- Grade 11 results
- Matric results (if you have them)
- Proof of university application or acceptance
- Full academic record (if you study already)
- Parents’ or guardians’ ID copies
- Proof of household income
- ID or birth certificates for dependents
- Signed Thuthuka Consent Form
Submit clear, certified copies.
How to Apply
Go to the official site to start your application: Apply for SAICA Thuthuka Bursary 2027. Fill out the form and upload all documents before 31 August 2026.
Why Apply for SAICA Thuthuka Bursaries 2027
This program gives full funding for your degree. You get strong support to pass your courses and enter the job market ready. It connects you to top professionals and opens doors in chartered accountancy.
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