RBH Chartered Accountant Bursaries 2027: How to Apply and Requirements

Royal Bafokeng Holdings (RBH) Chartered Accountant Bursaries 2027 offer a key chance for South African students from the Royal Bafokeng Nation. This programme funds studies in Accounting Sciences for those aiming to become Chartered Accountants. If you meet the rules and want a strong start in finance, read on to learn how to apply.

About the RBH CA Bursary Programme

Royal Bafokeng Holdings runs this bursary to train future Chartered Accountants from the Royal Bafokeng Nation. It targets only the CA stream, a top career choice in South Africa. The funding helps cover costs at SAICA-approved public universities for first-year students in 2027.

Fields of Study

The bursary supports Accounting Sciences in the CA stream. You must gain acceptance to a SAICA-recognised public university. It funds the start of your degree in 2027.

The Chartered Accountant Career Path

Bursary winners follow these steps to qualify as a CA(SA):

Complete an Accounting Sciences degree.
Earn an Honours or CTA qualification.
Do a SAICA training contract, known as articles.
Pass board exams.
Become a full Chartered Accountant.

This programme covers the first degree step.

Who Can Apply: Minimum Requirements

To qualify, you need to:

Hold South African citizenship.
Belong to the Royal Bafokeng Nation.
Have acceptance for Accounting Sciences (CA stream).
Start first year in 2027 at a SAICA-recognised university.

Academic Requirements

Your Grade 12 results must show:

Mathematics at Level 5 or higher.
English at Level 5 or higher.
Accounting at Level 5 or higher.

Note that Mathematical Literacy and Technical Maths do not count.

Funding Rules

You cannot hold this bursary with any other funding. This includes NSFAS, private bursaries, corporate ones, or SETA support. Check your current aid before applying.

Documents Needed

Submit certified copies of:

Your South African ID (less than 3 months old).
Proof of residence from Lekwalo la Kgosana.
Grade 11 results.
Grade 12 Term 1 to 3 results.
Matric certificate (when available).
Proof of university acceptance (provisional or final).

Keep copies clear and certifications fresh.

Benefits of Applying

This bursary provides full funding for a sought-after qualification. It opens doors to the CA career path with jobs in finance, auditing, and business. Long-term prospects are solid in South Africa.

Application Timeline

Closing date: 31 July 2026.
Shortlist feedback by 31 August 2026.

No news by then means your application did not succeed.

How to Apply

Use the online form at this link. For questions, email [email protected] with subject “2027 RBH bursary programme application”.

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