The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) Thuthuka Bursary Fund is a comprehensive financial assistance program aimed at addressing the shortage of chartered accountants (CAs) in South Africa, particularly from historically disadvantaged backgrounds. Established by SAICA, the Thuthuka Bursary Fund seeks to promote transformation and diversity within the accounting profession by providing support to talented and deserving students who aspire to pursue careers as chartered accountants.
The Thuthuka Bursary Fund offers bursaries to students at various stages of their academic journey, including high school learners, undergraduate students, and postgraduate students. Bursaries cover tuition fees, textbooks, accommodation, and other related expenses, enabling recipients to focus on their studies and pursue their educational goals without financial barriers.
One of the distinctive features of the Thuthuka Bursary Fund is its holistic approach to supporting students throughout their academic and professional development. In addition to financial assistance, bursary recipients receive access to mentorship, academic support, career guidance, and practical training opportunities, helping them to excel academically and prepare for successful careers as chartered accountants.
The Thuthuka Bursary Fund places a strong emphasis on promoting academic excellence, leadership, and ethical conduct among its recipients. Bursary recipients are expected to maintain high academic standards, demonstrate leadership potential, and uphold the values of integrity, professionalism, and accountability in their studies and future careers.
The Thuthuka Bursary Fund is committed to promoting access and inclusivity within the accounting profession by actively recruiting students from diverse backgrounds, including black South Africans, women, and individuals from disadvantaged communities. By providing opportunities for underrepresented groups to pursue careers as chartered accountants, the fund contributes to greater diversity, representation, and equity within the accounting profession.
The SAICA Thuthuka Bursary Fund plays a pivotal role in transforming the accounting profession in South Africa by empowering talented individuals from historically disadvantaged backgrounds to become qualified chartered accountants. Through its comprehensive support programs and initiatives, the fund helps to create a pipeline of skilled professionals who can contribute to economic growth, social development, and nation-building in South Africa.
Thuthuka bursary is only open to students who want to become Chartered Accountant. This document is an application only. It is not in any way an agreement or commitment for funding. Successful applicants will be required to sign a contract with both Thuthuka Education and Upliftment Fund (TEUF) and National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) for the purpose of being awarded a bursary. Thuthuka Bursary cannot be used to pay for existing loans or debts.
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 2025 academic year.
Your application remains incomplete if:
- The consent form is not signed or
- All required documents are not uploaded.
Supporting Documents Needed For The SAICA’s Thuthuka Bursary Fund
- Signed consent form (download it here)
- Applicant’s ID
- Parent(s)’/Guardian(s)’ ID
- Parent(s)’/Guardian(s)’ salary slip
- Copies of ID documents of persons dependent on family income
- Final Grade 11 results
- Final Grade 12 results (if completed Grade 12)
- Full university transcript (if already at University)
- University provisional acceptance letter (if you are still in high school).
Application Deadline: August 31st 2024.
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