Accenture South Africa is offering its Education Trust Scholarships for the 2026 academic year, aimed at high-achieving students from low- to middle-income households. This scholarship offers more than just financial support—selected students also benefit from academic guidance, mentorship, and career coaching.
Posted: July 24, 2025
Location: South Africa (select universities)
Reference Number: R00269740
Application Deadline: Not specified – apply early
Opportunity Type: Full-time | Early Career
Who Can Apply?
Applicants must meet one of the following household income brackets:
- Between R350,000 and R1 million annually
- Under R300,000 for NSFAS and postgraduate students
The scholarship covers:
- Tuition, registration, and exam fees
- Accommodation and meals
- Prescribed textbooks
- Laptop
- Mentorship and emotional support
Eligible Fields of Study
BSc Degrees in:
- Computer Science
- Computer Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Information Systems
- Mechanical Engineering with Mechatronics
- Information & Knowledge Systems
BSc (Eng) in:
- IT
- Electronic/Electrical Engineering (Light Current)
BCom Degrees in:
- Informatics
- Information Systems
- Stats and Data Science
- Computer Science
- Data Engineering
- Big Data Analytics
Postgrad Diplomas in:
- Data Analytics
- Business Intelligence
BEng Degrees in:
- Electrical/Electronic Computer Engineering
- Microelectronic Engineering
- Information Engineering
Eligible Universities
- UCT
- Wits
- UJ
- UP
- Stellenbosch
- Rhodes
- UWC
- UKZN
Minimum Requirements
- Be in 2nd, 3rd, 4th year or Honours level in 2026
- Studying a qualifying tech-aligned degree
- Minimum 65% academic average
- Meet household income threshold
- Study at an approved institution
Required Documents (Submit as One PDF)
- Certified ID copy
- Full academic record incl. recent marks
- Certified matric results
- Certified household income proof (payslips or tax return)
- Updated CV
How to Apply
Visit: [Accenture Scholarship Application Page]
- Register with your email
- Select Apply Manually
- Complete the sections:
- “My Information” (Family name = Surname)
- “My Experience” (include part-time work)
Application Questions:
Q1: Yes | Q2: No | Q3: Yes | Q4: Yes | Q5: No
- Voluntary Disclosure
- Upload your documents (as one PDF under “Resume”)
- Review and Submit