SAICA Thuthuka Bursary 2027, Requirements & Application

Key facts

Status
Applications closed Closed 31 August 2026
Provider
SAICA
Field of study
Accounting, Chartered Accountant
Study level
High school
Academic year
2027
Last checked
September 2026

Applications for 2027 closed on 31 August 2026.

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The Thuthuka Bursary Fund, run by the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants, is the country’s best-known route into chartered accountancy for black students from poor households. It pays for the whole degree and wraps academic and personal support around every student.

About the SAICA Thuthuka Bursary

  • For BCom Accounting in the CA stream at universities that run the Thuthuka programme.
  • Covers full tuition, textbooks, meals and accommodation.
  • Adds academic, psychosocial and life-skills support.

Thuthuka Bursary eligibility requirements

  • South African citizen from an African or Coloured background.
  • Demonstrated financial need within the fund’s household income limits.
  • Strong Grade 11 and Grade 12 results in Mathematics and English.
  • Planning to study BCom Accounting in the CA stream.

How to apply for Thuthuka

  1. Check the Thuthuka Bursary Fund’s official portal for the next round’s opening date.
  2. Prepare a certified ID, Grade 11 and Grade 12 results, and household income documents.
  3. Complete the online application before the closing date.

Closing date

31 August 2026 for 2027 studies. The 2028 round dates are not yet published.

Contact details

CA students should also see the KPMG bursary, which closes on 30 October 2026, the Auditor-General bursary and our chartered accountant bursaries page.

FAQs

1. Is the Thuthuka bursary still open for 2027? +
No. Applications for 2027 closed on 31 August 2026. Grade 12 learners who missed it can apply for 2028 when the Thuthuka Bursary Fund opens its next round, usually from about April.
2. What is Thuthuka? +
The Thuthuka Bursary Fund, run by the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants, SAICA, to grow the number of black chartered accountants.
3. What does it cover? +
Full tuition, textbooks, meals and accommodation, plus academic, psychosocial and life-skills support throughout your studies.
4. Who qualifies? +
South African citizens from African or Coloured backgrounds with financial need, planning to study BCom Accounting in the CA stream at a university that runs the Thuthuka programme. Household income limits apply.
5. What marks do I need? +
Strong Grade 11 and Grade 12 results in Mathematics and English. Check the exact levels in the Thuthuka Bursary Fund's current requirements.
6. How do I apply? +
Online through the Thuthuka Bursary Fund's official portal during the application window.
Update note (checked September 2026): applications for 2027 closed on 31 August 2026. Learners who missed this round should prepare for the 2028 round, which normally opens from about April, and apply to the other CA bursaries listed at the end of this page.

This round is not open right now. Check the provider’s own site for the next round.

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About SAICA

Professional body (chartered accountancy)

The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) is the professional body that trains, develops and regulates chartered accountants in South Africa. SAICA sets the standards CA(SA) candidates must meet, accredits university programmes that lead to the designation,…

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