Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) Bursary 2026 – Closing Date: 30 September 2025 Apply Now!

Hey future CAs! 🎓 Ready to kickstart your journey to becoming a Chartered Accountant without the financial stress? Well, buckle up, because the Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) has an amazing bursary opportunity for 2026 that could be exactly what you need!

The AGSA Bursary Programme is designed to support ambitious South African students who dream of a career in accounting and auditing. If you’re planning to study for a Chartered Accountancy qualification – think BCom Accounting (CA stream), Bachelor of Accounting (CA stream), or BCompt – this bursary could be your golden ticket!

What Does It Cover?

This bursary is super comprehensive, meaning it takes care of pretty much everything you’ll need for your studies:

Tuition fees
University accommodation
Meals
Prescribed books

And here’s a bonus: once you’ve graduated, you’ll get to complete your articles or training right there with AGSA! Talk about a head start for your career!

Who Can Apply?

So, who’s eligible for this awesome opportunity? Here’s the lowdown:

First off, you need to be a South African citizen and either currently in Matric (Grade 12) or have already completed it. You also need to be studying or planning to study full-time for one of those Chartered Accountancy qualifications we mentioned, at a SAICA-accredited university.

Now, let’s talk academics. AGSA looks for strong performers:

For Matric students applying for 1st year in 2026:

You need Matric exemption with university entrance.
At least 60% in Mathematics (not Mathematical Literacy, sorry!).
At least 60% in English.

For 1st-year university students applying for 2nd year in 2026:

A minimum of 60% in Financial Accounting.
Your Matric results for Mathematics and English should also be at least 60%.

For 2nd-year university students applying for 3rd year in 2026:

Minimum 60% in Financial Accounting.
Minimum 60% in Management Accounting.

For Final-year students applying for postgraduate studies (CTA) in 2026:

At least 55% in all your core modules.
You must be accepted into a CTA programme.

Beyond grades, they’re looking for individuals with strong communication skills, leadership potential, and a real commitment to succeeding. Sounds like you, right?

How to Apply?

Ready to apply? It’s all online and pretty straightforward! Just follow these steps:

1. Head over to the official AGSA bursary application portal:

Click here to apply for the AGSA Bursary 2026!

2. You’ll need to register an account first if you don’t have one, then log in to start your application.

3. Make sure you have all your required documents ready in PDF format (max 2MB each). Here’s what you’ll generally need, depending on your current academic year:

If you’re currently in Matric:

Your ID document
Grade 11 final results
Matric mid-year results
Your university acceptance letter (if you have it!)

If you’re a 1st-year university student:

Your ID document
Your Matric certificate
Your full academic record from university

If you’re a 2nd-year university student:

Your ID document
Your full academic record from university

If you’re a Final-year university student:

Your ID document
Your full academic record from university
Your CTA programme acceptance letter (that’s crucial!)

Remember, incomplete applications might not be considered, so double-check everything before you hit submit!

This is your chance to get fully funded for your CA journey with AGSA! Don’t miss out – the closing date for the AGSA Bursary 2026 is 30 September 2025. Make sure your application is in on time!

If this sounds like the perfect fit for you, apply now and keep exploring more amazing bursaries right here on Bursaries Room!

For any more questions or details, you can always check out the official AGSA website: www.agsa.co.za.