SAICA Thuthuka

SAICA Thuthuka Bursary Fund

Verified National Closes August

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About SAICA Thuthuka

SAICA , a prestigious accounting institute in South Africa, holds a global reputation for its commitment to excellence. The institute offers a comprehensive range of support services to a vast membership of over 46,000 professionals, including Chartered Accountants (CAs(SA)), Associate General Accountants (AGAs(SA)), and Accounting Technicians (ATs(SA)). These accomplished individuals occupy prominent roles as CEOs, MDs, board directors, business owners, chief financial officers, auditors, and leaders across various industries. Their contributions significantly influence the dynamic business sector and contribute to the nation's economic development. SAICA's core objective revolves around bolstering the nation's economic progress through leadership in transformation and skills development. Key initiatives such as the Thuthuka Bursary Fund and the Education Upliftment Project are instrumental in fulfilling this mission. Thuthuka is dedicated to reshaping the demographics of the accounting profession to mirror the racial and gender diversity of the country. It provides educational support to African learners and students, thereby benefiting the profession and uplifting communities. SAICA takes pride in its role as a socially responsible catalyst for business and skills development, championing education initiatives and spearheading the chartered accountancy profession in South Africa.

About this Bursary

Established in 2005 by South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA), the Thuthuka Bursary Fund (TBF) assists disadvantaged African and Coloured students who want to study to become CAs(SA). A bursary fund like none other, TBF’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 in the form of among others: 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

Eligibility Requirements

A learner wanting to apply must meet the following criteria: be a South African citizen be black African or Coloured be either in Grade 12 or out of school (with Matric) for no more than two years 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 enough points to qualify for university entrance and intend to study a BCom Accounting (CA-stream) degree 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. (The full list of these universities offering the Thuthuka programme can be found on www.saica.co.za ) come from a family that cannot financially support your tertiary education write and pass the National Benchmark Test (NBT) with minimum set criteria.

How to Apply

Obtain all of the supporting documents and then go to the application link given and submit your application before the closing date. Supporting documents include: 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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