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Thuthuka Bursary Fund for Incoming South African College students
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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)
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## 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).
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Eligibility criteria
Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.
- Citizen or permanent resident of an eligible African country
- Currently applying to or enrolled at the Undergraduate level
- Strong academic record — typically a minimum GPA equivalent to a UK 2:1 / US 3.3
- English-language proficiency demonstrated by IELTS, TOEFL or an MOI letter
- Two academic or professional references able to speak to your potential
Required documents
A planning baseline drawn from how 90%+ of African scholarship sponsors structure their checklist. The sponsor's portal is the source of truth for any single application.
- Valid international passport (bio page scan)
- Most recent academic transcripts (sealed or e-verified copies)
- Curriculum vitae / résumé (1–2 pages, reverse-chronological)
- Personal statement or motivation letter (500–1,000 words, tailored to the sponsor)
- Two to three reference letters (academic for students, professional for working applicants)
- Proof of English proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo) — Medium-of-Instruction letter may substitute for Anglophone-Africa graduates
- Passport-sized photograph meeting ICAO biometric standards
- Standardised test scores where required (SAT or ACT for many U.S. universities)
- Secondary-school leaving certificate (WAEC, KCSE, NSC, EGSECE or equivalent)
- Country-of-origin proof (national ID or birth certificate) — required by many Africa-focused funders
Deadline timeline
The sponsor has not published a fixed deadline yet. Use the milestones below as a generic 12-month plan; substitute dates once the intake window opens.
- 12 months out
Register for tests (IELTS/TOEFL/SAT/GRE), shortlist 3–5 universities, identify referees.
- 6 months out
Sit your tests, draft a personal statement, request transcripts and confirm reference letters.
- 3 months out
Finalise essays, upload supporting documents, complete the online application portal.
- 1 month out
Final review, double-check uploaded files, submit a week before the deadline to avoid portal issues.
- Application deadline
Submit by 23:59 in the sponsor's stated time zone — usually local to the sponsor, not your country.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for the Thuthuka Bursary Fund for Incoming South African College students?+
Applicants must be eligible African nationals applying at the Undergraduate level, meet the academic and English-language requirements set by Various, and be able to relocate to the host country for the duration of the programme.
Is the Thuthuka Bursary Fund for Incoming South African College students fully funded?+
Funding model: Funding type varies — check the official site. Where listed as fully funded, the award typically covers tuition, monthly stipend, health insurance and round-trip airfare. Always confirm the latest funding breakdown on the sponsor's official page.
When is the application deadline?+
The application deadline is varies by intake — see the official site. Submit at least one week early — sponsor portals frequently slow or fail in the final 24 hours, and late submissions are not accepted under any circumstances.
What documents do I need to apply?+
At minimum: passport bio page, academic transcripts, CV, personal statement, two to three references, and an English-language test score (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo). Research-led Masters and PhD applications also require a research proposal and a writing sample.
How can I improve my chance of winning?+
Apply early, tailor every essay to the specific sponsor (do not recycle a generic statement), secure at least one reference who knows your work in detail, and apply to two or three additional scholarships in parallel — never rely on a single application.