Royal Bafokeng Holdings (RBH) CA Bursary 2027: Study to Become a Chartered Accountant

Royal Bafokeng Holdings (RBH) is offering bursaries for South African students from the Royal Bafokeng Nation who wish to pursue a career as a Chartered Accountant. This opportunity is for first-year students enrolling in 2027 at a SAICA-recognised university.

Application Closing Date: 31 July 2026
Location: South Africa
Programme Duration: Not specified
Stipend: Not specified
Minimum Qualification: Matric (with specific subject requirements)
Opportunity Type: Bursary

About the RBH CA Bursary Programme 2027

The RBH CA Bursary Programme aims to support aspiring Chartered Accountants from the Royal Bafokeng Nation. This bursary is specifically for students who will be starting their first year of university in 2027 and are committed to a career in accounting.

The programme focuses on funding students who have been accepted into an Accounting Sciences degree with a Chartered Accountant stream at a public South African university. This university must be recognised by SAICA (South African Institute of Chartered Accountants).

About Royal Bafokeng Holdings (RBH)

Royal Bafokeng Holdings (RBH) is an investment company that manages the assets of the Royal Bafokeng Nation. It aims to create sustainable economic growth and development for the community. RBH invests in various sectors to generate returns that benefit the nation.

Field of Study Covered

This bursary is exclusively for students pursuing studies towards becoming a Chartered Accountant. The approved field of study is:

• Accounting Sciences, Chartered Accountant / CA stream

Who Can Apply?

To be considered for the RBH CA Bursary Programme, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be a South African citizen.
• Be an unemployed youth from the Royal Bafokeng Nation.
• Have been accepted to study Accounting Sciences in the Chartered Accountant stream.
• Plan to study at a SAICA-recognised and registered public South African university.
• Be a first-year student in 2027.
• Not be receiving funding from any other bursary in 2027, including NSFAS.

Academic Requirements

Applicants must demonstrate strong academic performance in specific subjects:

• Mathematics: Level 5 or higher
• English: Level 5 or higher
• Accounting: Level 5 or higher

Please note that Maths Literacy and Technical Mathematics will not be considered for this bursary.

Required Documents

Applicants must prepare and upload clear, certified copies of the following documents:

• Certified copy of ID (not older than 3 months)
• Proof of residence (Lekwalo la Kgosana, not older than 3 months)
• Certified Matric certificate (to be provided once results are published)
• Grade 11 results
• Grade 12 Term 1 to Term 3 results
• Proof of provisional or official university acceptance

Selection Process

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly by RBH. If you do not hear from RBH by 31 August 2026, please consider your application unsuccessful.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online via the RBH bursary application form.

Click here to apply for RBH CA Bursary Programme 2027

Ensure you complete the online form accurately and upload all required certified documents before the closing date.

Enquiries

For any questions regarding the bursary, you can email the recruiting officer at:
[email protected]

Please use the reference “2027 RBH Bursary Programme Application” in your email subject line.

Closing Date

The closing date for all applications is 31 July 2026 at 23:59.

Late applications will not be considered. It is advisable to submit your application well before the deadline.

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