SAICA Thuthuka Bursaries 2027: Full Funding for Aspiring Accountants

Are you a South African student from a disadvantaged background dreaming of a career in Chartered Accountancy? The SAICA Thuthuka Bursaries 2027 offer a great chance to make that dream real. This programme helps Black African or Coloured students cover costs and gain skills for success.

Bursary Overview

The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) runs the Thuthuka Bursary Programme to support students pursuing Chartered Accountancy (CA). It targets those from tough backgrounds and provides money for studies plus extra help. Applications close on 31 August 2026, and studies start at selected universities in South Africa in 2027.

Universities That Qualify

The bursary works at SAICA-accredited schools for Accounting degrees. These include:

What the Bursary Pays For

This funding covers key costs so you can focus on school:

Tuition fees
Accommodation and residence fees
Meals
Prescribed textbooks

It does not pay off old debts or loans.

Extra Support You Get

Beyond money, the programme offers tools to help you thrive:

Academic help like extra tutorials and workshops
Mentorship and counselling
Life skills and work-readiness training
Access to programme managers
Meetings with chartered accountants and business leaders

These build your skills for a CA career.

Who Can Apply: Eligibility Rules

You must meet these to qualify for SAICA Thuthuka Bursaries 2027:

Be a South African citizen
Be Black African or Coloured
Come from a disadvantaged background
Be in Matric now or finished it in the last 2 years
Get at least 60% in Mathematics (not Maths Literacy) in Grade 11
Plan to study Accounting at a listed university in 2027
Have applied or plan to apply to that university
Have a family income of R350 000 or less per year
Write or plan to write the National Benchmark Tests (NBT)

Check each one before applying.

How They Pick Winners

SAICA selects based on:

Your school marks
Financial need, checked by NSFAS means test
NBT scores

They contact shortlisted students. No news by the end means you did not make it.

Documents You Need

Submit these copies, all certified:

Your ID
Grade 11 results
Matric results if you have them
Proof you applied to or got accepted at university
Full school record if studying now
Parents’ or guardians’ ID copies
Proof of family income
ID or birth certificates for any dependents
Signed Thuthuka Consent Form

Have them ready to upload.

Steps to Apply

Go to the official site to start: Click here to apply for SAICA Thuthuka Bursary 2027. Fill out the form with your details and documents. Apply soon to beat the 31 August 2026 deadline.

Reasons to Go For It

The SAICA Thuthuka Bursaries 2027 give full funding, strong support, and a path to CA success. You meet pros in the field and build real skills. It changes lives for students like you.