The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) offers a great chance for students from tough backgrounds to chase a career in Chartered Accountancy. The SAICA Thuthuka Bursaries 2027 provide full support to help you study accounting at top universities. If you meet the rules, this could cover your full costs and give you extra help to succeed.
Bursary Overview
The SAICA Thuthuka Bursaries 2027 aim to help Black African or Coloured students from disadvantaged homes. It funds your path to becoming a Chartered Accountant (CA). You get money for school plus guidance on schoolwork, social skills, and job prep.
Universities You Can Attend
The bursary works at SAICA-approved schools across South Africa. These include:
- 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, for CTA only)
Pick one and apply there first.
What the Bursary Pays For
This funding takes care of key costs so you can focus on studies:
- All tuition fees
- Residence and housing
- Meals
- Books you need for class
It will not pay off old debts or loans you already have.
Extra Help You Get
Beyond money, the programme offers:
- Extra classes and workshops for better grades
- Mentors and counselors to guide you
- Training for life skills and job readiness
- Meetings with programme staff
- Time with CAs and business leaders
These steps build your skills for a strong career start.
Who Can Apply
You must fit all these points:
- South African citizen
- Black African or Coloured
- From a poor background
- In Grade 12 now or finished it in the last two years
- At least 60% in Mathematics (not Maths Literacy) in Grade 11
- Plan to study accounting in 2027 at a listed university
- Have applied or will apply to that university
- Family income under R350,000 a year
- Take or plan to take National Benchmark Tests (NBT)
Check each one before you start.
How They Pick Winners
SAICA looks at:
- Your school marks
- How much your family needs help (from NSFAS test)
- Your NBT scores
They contact shortlisted people only. No news by the end means you did not make it.
Documents You Need
Gather these copies, all certified:
- Your ID
- Grade 11 marks
- Grade 12 marks if you have them
- Proof you applied to or got into university
- Full school record if you study already
- Parents’ or guardians’ IDs
- Proof of family income
- IDs or birth papers for any siblings
- Signed Thuthuka Consent Form
Make sure everything is clear and up to date.
Steps to Apply
The deadline is 31 August 2026. Go to the Thuthuka Bursary site to submit your form. Apply to your university first, then the bursary.
Reasons to Go For It
The SAICA Thuthuka Bursaries 2027 give full funding, school help, mentors, and real-world contacts. It sets you up as a CA with less worry about money.
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