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Thuthuka 2021 Bursaries

Editor — Tue, 14 Apr 2020 22:02:28 +0000

Are you in Matric/Grade 12 in 2020 or have you already completed Grade 12 and intend to registered towards a university qualification leading to registration as a Chartered Accountant in 2021? The Thuthuka Bursary Fund is inviting applications for their 2021 bursaries from young South Africans wishing to enrol for a South African Institute for Chartered Accountancy (SAICA)-accredited accounting qualification at a South African University (see list below).

What are the requirements?

Be a young South African citizen in Grade 12 in 2020 or must have already completed Grade 12;
Gain acceptance into a funded accountancy programme at any of the following universities: (UNIVERSITY OPTIONS: The following Universities are the only universities working with Thuthuka)

Nelson Mandela University (NMU) B Com Accounting (Course code 40003)	University of Free State (UFS – Bloemfontein Campus) Bachelor of Accounting (Course code 6319)
University of Johannesburg (UJ) Bachelor of Accounting (Course code BCA012)	Stellenbosch University (SU) B Com Accounting/B Rek (Course code 3091001)
University of Kwa-Zulu Natal (UKZN – Westville Campus) BCom Accounting (Course code BCOA)	University of Pretoria (UP) B Com Accounting Sciences (Course code 07130042)
University of Cape Town (UCT) B Com (Course Code CB023)	North West University (NWU – Potch Campus) B Com CA (Course code 500 155 E371P)
University of Witwatersrand (WITS) B Acc Science (Course Code CB008)	Rhodes University (RU) Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)
University of Fort Hare (UFH) B Com Accounting (Course Code 60001)	University of Western Cape (UWC) (Course Code 1021 or 1753)
Apply to at least 3 Universities, one of the Universities must be closest to your home. Thuthuka Bursaries are only awarded to the students who accepted at these Universities. NB: All bursaries are awarded in line with the criteria set by and at the discretion of TBF and its partner Universities.

How to apply?

To apply for the 2021 Thuthuka Bursary Fund CLICK HERE

Closing date: 31 July 2020

You’d need the following documents to apply online:

Signed consent form (download it here)
Applicant’s ID
Parent(s)’/Guardian(s)’ ID
Parent(s)’/Guardian(s)’ salary slip
Copies of ID documents of persons dependent on family income
Final Grade 11 results
Final Grade 12 results (if completed Grade 12)
Full university transcript (if already at University)
University provisional acceptance letter (if you are still in high school).

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PwC Mafikeng Accountancy Bursaries CA(SA) 2019

Editor — Tue, 30 Jan 2018 19:01:52 +0000

The PriceWaterCoopers (PwC) operation in Mafikeng is inviting applications for its 2019 Bursaries for Chartered Accountancy studies at SAICA-accredited South African university. The bursary opportunity is open to students currently studying a relevant accountancy degree OR matric learners planning to study towards an CA(SA) degree in 2019.

What are the requirements?

You have to meet the following minimum requirements in order to be considered for this bursary opportunity:

You have to be studying OR intending to study towards a Chartered Accountancy (CA(SA)) qualification at a SAICA-recognised university;
Must be obtaining more than 60% for all Grade 12/Matric subjects;
IF you are still in Grade 12/ Matric, you must be writing for matric exemption and university acceptance, with pure Mathematics and English; and
IF you are already at university, you must obtain consistent passes in all subjects.

How to apply?

To apply for this bursary and get further information CLICK HERE NOW.

Closing Date: Unspecified

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KPMG 2018 Bursaries

Editor — Mon, 29 May 2017 22:15:31 +0000

At KPMG, we offer two unique bursary opportunities for students studying towards becoming SAICA accredited Chartered Accountants, or CAs(SA). Our Pure Merit Bursary is awarded based solely on your academic results, while our Merit Bursary with Financial Needs is awarded based on both your academic results and your financial position.

Audit bursaries

Both KPMG bursaries require outstanding academic achievement as a basis. When applying for a bursary with KPMG, choose which is best for you by asking these questions:

Do you need extensive funding for your studies? If not, apply for the Pure Merit Bursary.
Would you be unable to attend university without significant financial support? If yes, apply for the Merit Bursary with Financial Needs.

Our Bursaries take the ever-changing needs of our students into account to make sure that the students the Firm funds have what they need to complete their studies successfully. We also consider the skills needed in the professional services market place and KPMG’s internal skills needs.

To apply for either the Pure Merit Bursary or the Merit Bursary with Financial Needs, you must meet the following criteria:

You must be studying a SAICA recognised degree at a SAICA recognised university or other tertiary education institution
You must be studying full time
You must be completing your degree in the minimum number of years, ie you may not split a one year course over two years
The bursary is awarded on condition that the student maintains his or her academic achievements throughout the period of study.

To apply for 2018 KPMG Bursaries CLICK HERE

Students must achieve the following academic results in order to qualify:

Year of Study	Fin. Accounting	Average
Matric	–	5As excl LO
1st Year	70%	65%
2nd Year	65%	65%
3rd Year	60%	60%
CTA	55%	50%

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PwC Bloemfontein 2018 Bursaries

Editor — Wed, 10 May 2017 23:56:51 +0000

One of the world’s leading auditing and accounting firms PwC is inviting applications for its 2018 bursaries funded through its Bloemfontein offices. The bursary programme is available to university students who are studying towards becoming a chartered accountant at a SAICA accredited university (South African Institute of Chartered Accountants). Bursaries are awarded to high-performing, talented individuals. The programme also seeks to support qualifying students who have financial needs.

To apply for the bursary programme:

You must be studying, or intend to study, at a university to become a chartered accountant of South Africa (CA (SA)).
Your degree must be one that is accredited by the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA).
You must have participated in extramural activities at school and university.

If you are in Grade 12:

You must be writing for a matric exemption and university acceptance.
Your subjects must include Mathematics and English (Maths Literacy does not qualify).
You must be getting over 60% for all your subjects.

If you are at university:

You must be passing all your subjects consistently.

Bursary students must maintain a consistently good academic record at university and pass the required number of subjects in each academic year to PwC’s satisfaction.

Skills and behaviours we are looking for

Good interpersonal skills
Enthusiasm, drive, determination and output driven
Leadership potential, professionalism and integrity
Proficiency in English and good communication skills
Deadline-driven
Attention to detail
Logical thinking
Broader business knowledge, ability to think out of the box to deliver quality solutions that our clients seek

Responsibilities of PwC bursary holders

Bursary holders are required to serve a three-year training contract with PwC on completion of their post-graduate studies. The contract may be extended for a longer period, depending on the financial value of the bursary and number of years for which it was awarded.

We expect our bursary holders to progress steadily throughout the three years in order to qualify as a CA(SA). This includes writing the qualifying exams and achieving the necessary core hours as prescribed by SAICA.

During your learnership, you will gain experience in the following fields:

Auditing
Accounting
Business information systems
Financial management
Secretarial systems
Taxation and estates

How to apply?

To apply for the 2018 Bursaries issued by the Bloemfontein office of PwC CLICK HERE

Closing date: Unspecified

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BDO Accountancy Bursaries 2017

Editor — Mon, 08 Aug 2016 21:58:32 +0000

BDO’s Auditing Department in Johannesburg is inviting applications into it’s CA/Auditing bursary for 2016 from matriculants and current students. The applications close on 31 October 2016.

Bursaries are financial assistance given to students for further study for either degree, post graduate studies or both. Bursaries are awarded on a financial needs basis and are linked to satisfactory academic achievements with a solid academic track record at school and/or university.

Students who are awarded a bursary are required to serve a training contract with the specific office who awarded the bursary on completion of their studies. Bursaries have conditions attached to them and once students have completed their studies, students will have to work for a period of three years.

BDO’s amount of money can be for that of a full bursary or that of a half bursary. Our bursaries do not cover all study expenses and only covers registration fees, tuition fees and books for each year of study. Students have to therefore be prepared to meet some of the costs.

Bursary applicants should meet the following criteria:

NOT be signed with any other professional services firm to complete a training contract;
NOT be in possession of a bursary / scholarship / financial assistance award which has employment obligations or post training contract employment obligations;
Be planning to study towards a Chartered Accountancy qualification (learners/scholars);
Commitment to study towards a Chartered Accountancy qualification with majors in accounting and auditing;
Be studying at a university which offers South African Institute of Chartered Accountants’ (SAICA) accredited programmes through to Honours / CTA level.

To be considered for a Bursary, you will need to meet the following selection criteria:

Matriculants:
Minimum “B” in Maths higher grade and minimum “B” in English higher grade either 1st or 2nd language; and an overall average of 70% or higher in the final grade 12 or equivalent results.

University students:
70% or more in Accounts I
70% or more in Accounts II
65% or more in Accounts III

To apply for for the BDO Accountancy Bursaries for 2017 CLICK HERE

Closing date: 30 October 2016

*If you wish to be considered for this position please include: a 2 page CV; Academic transcripts (from Matric to your most current results); and copy of your ID document in your application

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2017 PwC Nelspruit Accountancy Bursaries

Editor — Sat, 21 May 2016 08:58:08 +0000

The PriceWaterCoopers (PwC) operation in Nelspruit (Mbombela), Mpumalanga is inviting applications for its 2017 Bursaries for Chartered Accountancy studies at any SAICA-accredited South African university. The bursary opportunity is open to students currently studying a relevant accountancy degree OR matric learners planning to study towards an CA(SA) degree in 2017.

What are the requirements?

You have to meet the following minimum requirements in order to be considered for this bursary opportunity:

You have to be studying OR intending to study towards a Chartered Accountancy (CA(SA)) qualification at a SAICA-recognised university;
Must be obtaining more than 65% for all Grade 12/Matric subjects;
IF you are still in Grade 12/ Matric, you must be writing for matric exemption and university acceptance, with pure Mathematics and English; and
IF you are already at university, you must obtain consistent satisfactory passes in all subjects; as well a pass of 65% or higher in accountancy.

How to apply?

To apply for this bursary and get further information CLICK HERE NOW.

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Implats Bursaries

Editor — Mon, 01 Feb 2016 14:51:00 +0000

Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats) is inviting applications for its 2016/2017 bursaries from young South Africans who are currently studying or preparing to study towards a tertiary qualification in any of the following fields: Accounting (up to Honours), Chemistry (up-to Honours), Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current), Geology (up-to Honours), BCom Human Resources (up-to Honours), Mechanical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Metallurgy, and Survey. The Implats bursaries covers registration and school fees, residence fees, meals, a computer allowance (from 2nd year) and a cash allowance.

What are the requirements?

To be considered for the Implats bursaries, you have to meet the following requirements:

Must pass (or have passed your Matric / Grade 12) with university entrance;
Must be planning to study or currently studying towards a tertiary qualification in: Accounting (up to Honours), Chemistry (up-to Honours), Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current), Geology (up-to Honours), BCom Human Resources (up-to Honours), Mechanical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Metallurgy, and Survey.

How to apply?

To apply for the Implats Bursaries, your have to fill in their application form (click here to download), and return in to Implats together with the documents as indicated on the application form.

Return the completed form and supporting documents by post:

Impala Platinum
Bursary Department
P O Box 5683
Rustenburg
0300

Closing date: 30 March

More information on this bursary can be obtained here

Should you have any question, please contact Ms Kefiloe Seome on 014 569 0088 or [email protected]

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Thuthuka 2017 CA (SA) Bursaries

Editor — Wed, 27 Jan 2016 10:23:41 +0000

The Thuthuka Bursary Fund of the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) is inviting applications for its 2016 bursaries from South Africans who will be pursuing studies towards becoming Chartered Accountants (CA (SA)) in 2017. The bursaries are open to learners currently in Grade 12 / Matric, those who have passed their Matric in the passed two years. The Thuthuka Bursaries only fund relevent studies at the following universities: University of Cape Town (Bachelor of Commerce code CB011), University of the Free State, University of Johannesburg, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, North-West University (Potchefstroom Campus), University of Pretoria, Rhodes University, Stellenbosch University, and University of Witwatersrand (WITS).

What are the requirements?

To be considered for these bursaries, you should meet the following requirements:

Be an African or Coloured South African citizen;
Must be planning to obtain more that 60% pass (Level 5 or higher) in Mathematics (Not Maths Literacy);
Must be either in Grade 12 or must have completed Grade 12 in the passed two years;
Register for and pass the National Benchmark Test;
Be in a financial situation that will be considered needy using the NSFAS means test;

How to apply?

To apply for the Thuthuka Bursary Fund bursaries please download the Thuthuka 2017 Bursary Application Form by clicking here.

Fill the attached form and return it together will all the required documents by post to:

Thuthuka Bursary Fund
P.O. Box 59875
Kengray
2100

Closing date: 30 April 2016

Should you have any questions regarding these bursaries please contact Thuthuka on 0861 072 422

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2017 Shoprite Bursaries (Various study fields)

Editor — Wed, 13 Jan 2016 20:35:42 +0000

South African retail giant, Shoprite, is inviting applications from current matric learners, current students at university and South Africans planning to study next year (2017) to apply for their 2017 bursaries in various fields. The bursaries fund a variety of qualification from first year level up to Honours and BTech level for South Africans who are exceptional performers in their chosen fields of study. The 2017 Shoprite Bursaries are full bursaries covering all of your university fees.

What are the requirements?

You have to be a South African citizen, planning to study towards any of the below qualifications in 2017 at any level (1st year, 2nd year, 3rd year, final year) or honours / BTech qualifications in the same fields.

Qualifications to be funded	Requirements	Application links
Bachelors of Commerce: Logistics (Quantitative Management), or Industrial Engineering. OR Bachelor of Science: Operational Research or related	For those currently in Grade 12: Grade 12 with an average of 70% or more For those already at university: 60% average pass or more	Click here
Bachelors of Accounting or BCompt, leading to CTA and qualifying for a registered articles program	For those currently in Grade 12: Grade 12 with an average of 70% or more For those already at university: 60% average pass or more	Click here
Bachelors in Pharmacy (BPharm)	For those currently in Grade 12: Grade 12 with an average of 70% or more For those already at university: 60% average pass or more	Click here
National Diploma: Retail Business/ Hospitality Management or equivalent	For those currently in Grade 12: Grade 12 with an average of 70% or more For those already at university: 60% average pass or more	Click here
Bachelors of Commerce: Marketing or related degree	For those currently in Grade 12: Grade 12 with an average of 70% or more For those already at university: 60% average pass or more	Click here
A three-year IT (Programming)	For those currently in Grade 12: Grade 12 with an average of 70% or more For those already at university: 60% average pass or more	Click here

How to apply?

If you meet the requirements or currently matric OR planning to do your Honours or BTech in 2017 in any of the fields mentioned above, use the application links in the table to apply.

Closing date: 30 September 2016

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EH Hassim Builders World 2016 Bursaries (Various study fields)

Editor — Sat, 09 Jan 2016 12:50:18 +0000

Limpopo-based hardware material supplier and retailer, EH Hassim Builders World, is inviting applications for its 2016 bursaries from South African citizens who matriculated in 2015 (i.e. you wrote your Grade 12 exam in 2015) that are accepted to study towards various business-related degrees (see requirements below) at a South African university starting in 2016. The EH Hassim bursary is a fully-paid, all-inclusive bursary and will thus pay for all your school and related fees while at university.

What are the requirements?

To be considered for the EH Hassim Builders World 2016 Bursaries you have to meet the following requirements:

Must be a recent matriculant (2015);
Must have achieved a Grade 12 pass with Admission to Bachelors Degree;
Must have obtained 70% or higher in the following marks:
- English, Pure Mathematics & Physical Science or Accounting.
Must be accepted at a South African university to study towards a qualification in any of the following fields:
- Business or Commercial course
- Actuarial Science
- Civil Engineering

How to apply?

If you are in Mokopane or Polokwane in Limpopo, apply as follows: Visit the EH Hassim HR Department with the following: certified copies of your ID and Grade 12 results, motivational letter (on why you should be awarded the bursary) and an acceptance letter from University (you will be able to fill-in the bursary application form there).

OR alternatively, send your application comprising a motivation letter and certified copies of your Matric / Grade 12 results to EH Hassim’s IR Officer, Ms Refiloe Mashala on [email protected]

Closing date: 16 January 2016

Should you have questions or need clarity about this bursary, please contact Ms Refiloe Mashala on 015 491 2151 – extension 162 (during normal office ours)

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