Thuthuka Bursary Fund 2026 – For Future Chartered Accountants!

Are you a Grade 12 learner with top marks in Maths and a dream of becoming a Chartered Accountant (CA(SA))?

Your future in Accounting is closer than you think! The Thuthuka Bursary Fund, brought to you by SAICA (South African Institute of Chartered Accountants), is here to support disadvantaged learners who want to become the next generation of South Africa’s financial leaders.

💡 What is the Thuthuka Bursary Fund?

The Thuthuka Bursary is a fully funded, structured programme that supports students on their journey to becoming Chartered Accountants. It provides not only financial assistance but also academic, emotional, and career support — from first year to qualification.

It’s more than a bursary — it’s a pathway to success.

✅ What the Thuthuka Bursary Covers:

🏫 Full Tuition Fees at a SAICA-accredited university
📚 Textbooks and study materials
🛏️ Accommodation and meals
💼 Mentoring, tutoring, and academic support
👥 Counselling and life skills training
🚀 Work readiness and career coaching

📍 Who Should Apply?

You may apply if you are:

✔️ A South African citizen and Black African or Coloured learner
✔️ Currently in Grade 12 or recently completed Matric
✔️ Achieving Level 6 or higher in Pure Mathematics (not Maths Literacy)
✔️ Planning to study BCom Accounting (CA-stream) at a SAICA-accredited university
✔️ From a household earning less than R350,000 per year
✔️ Dedicated to becoming a CA(SA)

🎯 Thuthuka doesn’t just pay your fees — it helps you stay on track until you qualify!

🏫 Where Can You Study with Thuthuka?

Thuthuka bursaries are offered only at select SAICA-accredited universities, including:

University of Cape Town (UCT)
University of Johannesburg (UJ)
University of Pretoria (UP)
University of the Free State (UFS)
University of the Western Cape (UWC)
Nelson Mandela University (NMU)
Stellenbosch University (SU)
North-West University (NWU)
Rhodes University (RU)
University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN)
University of Limpopo (UL)
Walter Sisulu University (WSU)

📅 When to Apply?

🗓️ Applications for 2026 open around March/April 2025
📌 Closing Date: Typically 31 July 2025 (confirm on official website)

🌐 Apply at: https://www.saica.org.za/Thuthuka

📝 What You’ll Need to Apply:

Certified copy of your ID
Grade 11 final results and latest Grade 12 results
Proof of income for your parents/guardians
Signed consent form (download from the website)
Proof of university application (if available)

🔊 A Message to All Future Accountants:

📢 Are you determined to rise above your circumstances and become a professional CA(SA)?

The Thuthuka Bursary Fund is your bridge to opportunity. With financial aid, mentorship, and academic support, you’ll never walk alone.

💬 “Thuthuka changed my life – I had the dream, and they gave me the wings.” – Thuthuka Graduate

📲 Stay Connected & Apply Early!

🌐 Website: https://www.saica.org.za/Thuthuka
📧 Email: thuthukabursary@saica.co.za
📱 Follow: @ThuthukaBursaryFund (Facebook, Instagram)

🎓 Apply, Achieve, and Become a CA(SA) with Thuthuka!

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