SAICA Thuthuka Bursary

Bursary Details

Established in 2005 by the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA), the Thuthuka Bursary assists disadvantaged African and coloured students who want to study to become CAs(SA).

Candidate Requirements

A bursary fund like none other, Thuthuka’s model covers more than just tuition, books, meals, residence fees and accommodation. The programme follows an integrated and holistic approach to ensure success, and students are also provided with “wrap around”
support including:

• Academic support, including various academic enrichment programmes such as additional tutorials, study skills workshops and more
• Social and emotional support
• Work-readiness and life skills training
• Mentoring and counselling
• Access to dedicated programme manager exposure to experienced chartered accountants and business leaders as mentors

This model makes Thuthuka students more successful than their counterparts. It is also this approach that makes Thuthuka students ready to face the challenges of the workplace.

You qualify to apply to join the Thuthuka programme if you:

• are a South African citizen
• are Black African or Coloured
• are either in Grade 12, have been out of school (with Matric) for no more than two years or are a university student studying a CA-stream BCom degree
• have obtained at least 60% (5 or above on the NSC scale of achievement) in Mathematics in Grade 11 (Maths Literacy and Technical Maths learners are NOT considered)
• have applied (or are in the process of applying) for a BCom Accounting (CA-stream) degree at a SAICA accredited university offering the Thuthuka programme.
• come from a family with a combined family income of R350 000 per annum or less
• write the National Benchmark Tests (NBT)*

Conditions of Bursary

Successful applicants will be required to sign a contract with both Thuthuka Education and Upliftment Fund (TEUF) and National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) for the purpose of being awarded a bursary.

The Thuthuka programme is available at certain SAICA- Accredited Universities which are Thuthuka partners. You can apply to any of these for your studies. The list of Universities can be found here.

The funding application is for the 2024 academic year.

Applicants will be considered according to academic performance, National Benchmark Test (NBT) results and financial need as determined by the NSFAS financial means test.

Your application remains incomplete if:

• The consent form is not signed
• Or all required documents are not uploaded.
• Or you have not pressed SUBMIT.

All fields marked in red are compulsory.

The closing date for the applications is 31 August 2023

Field of Study
Accountancy