Accenture Scholarship South Africa 2026 – Technology Degrees Fully Funded

Applications for the Accenture Education Trust Scholarship 2026 open mid‑year and close after a brief window. 

Awards are limited, and only top-performing South African students may qualify. 

Enter your application early to avoid missing the deadline.

About Accenture and Its Education Trust

Accenture operates in South Africa as a global professional services firm. Since 1971, Accenture has supported education via its Education Trust. 

The Trust helps students from households earning between R350,000 to R1 000 000 annually (or under R300,000 for NSFAS postgraduate applicants). 

It supports full scholarships and mentoring for tech-focused degrees.

Fields of Study Funded

The bursary covers full‑time study in technology-aligned degrees at one of the following universities: UCT, UJ, UP, Wits, SU, Rhodes, UWC, or UKZN. Qualifying degrees include:

• BSc in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Information Systems, Information & Knowledge Systems, Mechatronics Engineering
  
• BSc(Eng) in IT or Electronic/Electrical Engineering (Light Current)
  
• BCom in Informatics, Computer Science, Stats & Data Science
  
• Data Engineering pathways (Big Data Analytics; Postgraduate Diploma in Data Analytics & Business Intelligence)
  
• BEng in Electronic/Electrical Engineering, Information Engineering, Micro Electronic Engineering.

Benefits for Recipients

Successful candidates receive full funding, including:

• Tuition, registration, exam fees, and book allowances
  
• Accommodation and meals
  
• Laptop allowance
  
• Ongoing mentorship across academic, financial, emotional, and career support
  This offers a holistic support package to develop student leaders.

Eligibility Criteria 

To be eligible, applicants must:

• Be a South African citizen
  
• Be enrolled in the 2nd, 3rd, 4th year, or Honours of a qualifying degree listed above
  
• Have a minimum cumulative academic average of 65%
  
• Come from a household earning between R350,000 and R1 000 000 (undergraduate) or under R300,000 (NSFAS postgraduate)
  
• Show academic excellence, leadership potential, and financial need

How to Apply

1. Applications open via the official Accenture Education Trust scholarship portal in mid‑year.
   
2. Register a user account using your email.
   
3. Choose “Apply Manually” and complete the personal, experience, and academic information sections.
   
4. Answer application questions using these responses: Q1 = Yes; Q2 = No; Q3 = Yes; Q4 = Yes; Q5 = No.
   
5. In the “where did you hear about bursaries” field, enter “www.bursariesafrica.co.za”.
   
6. Upload all required documents before submitting.

Required Documents

Applicants must upload certified copies of:

• South African ID document
  
• Matric certificate or final results
  
• Full tertiary academic record (including mid‑year or progress report)
  
• Curriculum Vitae
  
• Parents’ or guardians’ proof of income (income tax return, payslip, or employer letter)
  These documents are mandatory. Incomplete submissions may be disqualified.

Selection Process

Applications that meet eligibility are reviewed by the Accenture Education Trust committee.

Selection is based on academic merit, degree alignment, leadership potential, and financial need. 

Shortlisted candidates may be requested to attend assessments or interviews. Final offers are made after all evaluations.

Closing Date

The application cycle is currently open, but the closing date for the 2026 scholarship has not been publicly confirmed yet. 

Prior years show deadlines around mid‑year (June or August). It’s best to apply as soon as possible.

Contact Details

For official questions or clarifications, contact:
Accenture Education Trust
Tel: +27 11 208 3216
Email: [email protected]

Always rely on official Accenture channels for updates and support.