Scholarship
SAICA’s Thuthuka Bursary Fund
The Thuthuka Bursary Fund is a flagship initiative aimed at transforming the accounting profession in South Africa. It provides comprehensive financial and academic support to students pursuing a career as a Chartered Accountant.
About this scholarship
SAICA’s Thuthuka Bursary Fund is offered by South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) at bachelor level. The award is valued at Full cost of study including tuition, books, and living expenses, provided as full ride support. Funding is renewable, so it can continue across more than one year of study subject to the provider's conditions.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as full ride funding. Applicants selected receive Full cost of study including tuition, books, and living expenses. Selection is merit-based and need-based, so both academic record and financial circumstances are assessed.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at bachelor level. Eligible study areas include Accounting. Nationality requirements apply: South African.
Eligibility
Must be a South African citizen, black or coloured, and intending to study a BCom Accounting degree at a SAICA-accredited university.
How to apply
Applications close on 2026-04-02. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
bachelor
Fields of study
Accounting
Nationality requirements
South African
Funding basis
Merit-based and Need-based
Some scholarship details still require source confirmation. Confirm the study destination and applicant eligibility with the provider before applying.
Key details
- Provider
- South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA)
- Award
- Full cost of study including tuition, books, and living expenses
- Funding type
- full ride
- Selection basis
- Merit-based and Need-based
- Study levels
- bachelor
- Fields of study
- Accounting
- Nationality
- South African
- Deadline
- Closed · 2026-04-02
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-20