🟢 OPEN — Closing 31 Aug 2026 — Thuthuka Bursary 2027
STATUS: OPEN NOW for 2027. Closing 31 Aug 2026 at 23:59. Updated 5 Aug 2026.
What is Thuthuka Bursary?
Thuthuka Bursary Fund (SAICA) supports disadvantaged Black African/Coloured students to become Chartered Accountants. Full funding + academic + mentorship + work-readiness — not just fees.
What it Covers for 2027:
Tuition, residence, meals, books. Does NOT cover old debts/loans. Renewed annually if you pass.
Universities + Course Codes:
- Nelson Mandela University: BCom Accounting 40103
- UFS Bloemfontein: Bachelor of Accounting BC636060 / PGCA BC656060
- UJ: Bachelor of Accounting BCA012
- Stellenbosch: BCom Accounting 3091001
- UKZN Westville: BCOM-C
- UP: Accounting Sciences 07130044
- UCT: BCom CB024 / PGDA CG010ACC01
- NWU Potch: BCom CA 5DAH01-E302
- Wits: BAcc Science CB008
- Rhodes, Fort Hare 60001, UWC 1021/1753, UL CTA PGDA only
Who Can Apply?
- SA citizen, Black African or Coloured, disadvantaged
- In Matric or Matric within last 2 years
- 60% Maths in Grade 11 (NOT Literacy) + English
- Combined family income ≤ R350,000/year (NSFAS test)
- Must write NBT before closing date
- Applied to Thuthuka university
Selection:Â Academic 60%+ Maths, financial need (NSFAS test), NBT results.
How to Apply STEP-BY-STEP:?
STEP 1: Write NBT early
STEP 2: Apply to university + keep proof
STEP 3: Apply online at Thuthuka portal (thuthukabursaryfund.co.za) — upload: certified ID, Grade 11 + Matric, proof of application, full record if studying, parents IDs, proof of income, dependents birth certs, signed Thuthuka Consent Form
Closing: 31 Aug 2026 23:59
Contact: tbf@saica.co.za