SAICA Thuthuka Bursaries 2026
SAICA is inviting students to apply for the Thuthuka Bursary for the 2026 academic year.
The Thuthuka Bursary is open to students pursuing a career in Chartered Accountancy, specifically for the following undergraduate qualifications at selected institutions:
- University of Johannesburg (UJ): Bachelor of Accounting (Course code BCA012)
- University of Pretoria (UP): Accounting Sciences (Course code 07130044)
- University of Witwatersrand (WITS): B Acc Science (Course Code CB008)
- University of Free State (UFS – Bloemfontein Campus): Bachelor of Accounting (Course code BC636060) / PGCA (Course code BC656060)
- University of Fort Hare (UFH): B Com Accounting (Course Code 60001)
- University of Cape Town (UCT): B Com (Course Code CB024) / PGDA (Course Code CG010ACC01)
- University of Western Cape (UWC): (Course Code 1021 or 1753)
- Stellenbosch University (SU): B Com Accounting/ B Rek (Course code 3091001)
- Rhodes University (RU): Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)
- Nelson Mandela University (NMU): B Com Accounting (Course code 40103)
- North West University (NWU – Potch Campus): B Com CA (Course code 5DAH01-E302)
- University of Kwa-Zulu Natal (UKZN – Westville Campus): Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting (code BCOM-C)
- University of Limpopo (UL) – CTA only: PGDA [Post Graduate Diploma in Accountancy]
The bursary will cover the following expenses:
- Tuition
- Books
- Meals
- Residence fees
- Accommodation
Bursary recipients will also have access to the following benefits:
- Academic support (including various academic enrichment programmes: additional tutorials, study skills workshops, etc.)
- Social and emotional support
- Work-readiness and life skills training
- Mentoring and counselling
- Access to dedicated programme managers and exposure to experienced chartered accountants and business leaders as mentors
Bursary recipients will be required to sign a contract with the Thuthuka Education and Upliftment Fund (TEUF) and NSFAS. Bursaries are awarded annually and are renewed at the discretion of the fund.
Candidates will be selected based on three main criteria:
- Academic results
- Financial need as determined by the NSFAS financial means test
- National Benchmark Test (NBT) results