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Thuthuka Bursary Fund for Incoming South African College students

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Provider
Thuthuka Education and Upliftment Fund (TEUF)
Host country
South Africa
Deadline
Expected August 31, 2027 (annual cycle)
Region
Global
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Eligibility & requirements at a glance

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Who can apply
Applicants will be considered according to academic performance, National Benchmark Test (NBT) results and financial need as determined by the NSFAS financial means test. The funding application is for the 2027 academic year. Thuthuka bursary is only open to students who want to become Chartered Accountant.
Funding
Full bursary
Study level
Undergraduate
Deadline
Expected August 31, 2027 (annual cycle)

Key eligibility criteria

  • Applicants will be considered according to academic performance, National Benchmark Test (NBT) results and financial need as determined by the NSFAS financial means test. The funding application is for the 2027 academic year. Thuthuka bursary is only open to students who want to become Chartered Accountant.

Recorded funding information

  • Full bursary

About the Thuthuka Bursary Fund for Incoming South African College students (2026)

The Thuthuka Bursary Fund paves way for incoming South African College Students who dream of becoming Chartered Accountants. Applications for the said bursary fund are now open. For the academic year 2021-2022, the deadline for application submissions will be on **August 31, 2021**. ### Table of contents - [Thuthuka Bursary Fund Details](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/thuthuka-bursary-fund-for-incoming-south-african-college-students/#h-thuthuka-bursary-fund-details) - [Selection Criteria for South African College Students](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/thuthuka-bursary-fund-for-incoming-south-african-college-students/#h-selection-criteria-for-south-african-college-students) - [How to Apply](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/thuthuka-bursary-fund-for-incoming-south-african-college-students/#h-how-to-apply) ![](https://i0.wp.com/scholarshipsforafricans.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/thuthaka-bursary-fund.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&ssl=1)Photo by [Ashraf Ali](https://unsplash.com/@ashrafali_786?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/s/photos/accounting?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText) ## Thuthuka Bursary Fund Details Powered by the South African Institute for Chartered Accountants (SAICA), the Thuthuka Bursary Fund aims to select qualified individuals from the African and Coloured student body who are interested to become Chartered Accountants, for undergraduate BCom Accounting education programs. SAICA is one of the most influential accountancy firms in the country.  As a critical stakeholder in society, SAICA has undertaken the responsibility of ensuring that there is a consistent flow into the economy of adequately and suitably qualified accounting professionals who are representative of the country’s demographics. This is done via various skills development initiatives at primary, high school, and tertiary education levels. Thus, the Thuthuka Bursary Fund was established. Furthermore, Thuthuka is searching annually for scholastically excellent students who are strong at Mathematics. However, those who perform strongly in other subjects should not be put off applying. Please do note that the only accredited universities working with Thuthuka are: - **University of Johannesburg (UJ)** – _Bachelor of Accounting (Course Code BCA012)_ - **University of Cape Town (UCT)** – _B Com (Course Code CB023)_ - **Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMU)** – _BComAccounting (Course Code 40003)_ - **Rhodes University** – _Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)_ - **Stellenbosch University (SU)** – _B Com Accounting/B Rek (Course Code 3091001)_ - **University of Pretoria (UP)** – _B Com Accounting Sciences (Course Code 07130042)_ - **University of the Free State  (UFS – Bloemfontein Campus)** – _Bachelor of Accounting (Course/Study Code 6319)_ - **University of Kwa–Zulu Natal (UKZN –Westville Campus)** – _BCom Accounting (Course code BCOA)_ - **University of Western Cape (UWC)** – _Course Code 1021 or 1753_ - **University of Witwatersrand (WITS)** – _B Ace Science (Course Code CB008)_ - **University of Fort Hare** – _Commerce in Accounting (Course Code 60001)_ - **North-West University (Potchefstroom Campus)** – _B Com CA (Course Code 500 155 E371P)_ ## Selection Criteria for South African College Students Successful applicants will be required to sign a contract with both the Thuthuka Education and Upliftment Fund (TEUF) and the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) for the purpose of being awarded a bursary. Moreover, the incoming South African college students will be considered according to academic performance, National Benchmark Test (NBT) results, and financial need as determined by the NSFAS financial means test. It should be noted that the Thuthuka Bursary cannot be used to pay for existing loans or debts. Other additional requirements for eligibility include: - 60% in Mathematics in your Grade 11 Final Results (Level 5) - Passing marks for university entrance qualification - Low income - African or Coloured - Pass the National Benchmark Test (NBT) - Letter of acceptance to the university, final Grade 12 results and NBT results - All candidates will be assessed using the NSFAS means test to determine financial need. ## How to Apply To apply for the SAICA Thuthuka Bursary, please read through the rules and requirements found [here](https://www.thuthukabursaryfund.co.za/). Also, the following supporting documents must be submitted along with your application: 01. Signed consent form ( [download it for here](https://www.thuthukabursaryfund.co.za/Assets/Images/Consent%20%20Form.pdf)) 02. A certified copy of your Applicants ID 03. A certified copy of your Parents / Guardians  ID 04. A certified copy of your Parents / Guardians salary advice or Affidavit if unemployed 05. A certified copy of your Grade 11 Results 06. A certified copy of your Grade 12 Results 07. University provisional acceptance letter (to be sent as soon as received) 08. Full academic transcript if already at University 09. Proof of registration, if already at University 10. Your parents’ latest salary advice 11. Certified Copies of ID or Birth Certificates of other school-going dependants in your home 12. A stamped letter from your school confirming registration as well as your subjects. Applicants will be considered according to academic performance, National Benchmark Test (NBT) results and financial need as determined by the NSFAS financial means test. Your application remains incomplete if: - The consent form is not signed or - All required documents are not uploaded. For more questions and clarifications about the opportunity, you may contact SAICA via email at [janes@saica.co.za](mailto:janes@saica.co.za) or [constancem@saica.co.za](mailto:constancem@saica.co.za). * * * _brought to you by Scholarships for Africans_ [**Scholarships for Africans**](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/) is a premier scholarship information blog committed to bringing more opportunities for Africans globally. They are part of the African Scholar Initiative, powered by Scholarship Hippo. 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Funding information

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  • Full bursary

Thuthuka Bursary Fund for Incoming South African College students eligibility

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  • Applicants will be considered according to academic performance, National Benchmark Test (NBT) results and financial need as determined by the NSFAS financial means test. The funding application is for the 2027 academic year. Thuthuka bursary is only open to students who want to become Chartered Accountant.

Thuthuka Bursary Fund for Incoming South African College students document information

No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the materials the provider requests.

    How to apply for the Thuthuka Bursary Fund for Incoming South African College students 2026

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    1. 1
      Check the provider's process

      Consult https://www.thuthukabursaryfund.co.za/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.

    2. 2
      Check eligibility and any requested materials

      Listed eligibility: Applicants will be considered according to academic performance, National Benchmark Test (NBT) results and financial need as determined by the NSFAS financial means test. The funding application is for the 2027 academic year. Thuthuka bursary is only open to students who want to become Chartered Accountant.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.

    3. 3
      Check dates and next steps

      Listed deadline information: Expected August 31, 2027 (annual cycle). Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

    Thuthuka Bursary Fund for Incoming South African College students deadline & application timeline

    Provider deadline information: Expected August 31, 2027 (annual cycle). This text cannot be safely converted to a countdown; check the official source for its meaning. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.

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    3. Planning suggestion: 3 months out

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    4. Planning suggestion: 1 month out

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      Expected August 31, 2027 (annual cycle)

      Provider deadline information: Expected August 31, 2027 (annual cycle). Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.

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    Frequently asked questions

    Who can apply for the Thuthuka Bursary Fund for Incoming South African College students?+

    Applicants will be considered according to academic performance, National Benchmark Test (NBT) results and financial need as determined by the NSFAS financial means test. The funding application is for the 2027 academic year. Thuthuka bursary is only open to students who want to become Chartered Accountant.

    What funding does the Thuthuka Bursary Fund for Incoming South African College students offer?+

    Listed funding: Full bursary. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.

    When is the application deadline?+

    Provider deadline information: Expected August 31, 2027 (annual cycle). Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.

    What documents do I need to apply?+

    No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.

    How do I check the application process?+

    Consult https://www.thuthukabursaryfund.co.za/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: Applicants will be considered according to academic performance, National Benchmark Test (NBT) results and financial need as determined by the NSFAS financial means test. The funding application is for the 2027 academic year. Thuthuka bursary is only open to students who want to become Chartered Accountant.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: Expected August 31, 2027 (annual cycle). Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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