The Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) is welcoming South African students to submit applications for the Bursary Programme for the academic year 2024.
Bursary Application Closing Date: 15 October 2023 (Extension)
The AGSA bursary will be awarded for Chartered Accountancy studies, particularly the following qualifications:
BCom Accounting CA streamBachelor of Accounting CA streamBCompt
The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: tuition fees, accommodation, book allowance and study support.After graduation, bursary recipients will be required to partake in training with AGSA or serve articles.Requirements:
- Applicants must be South African citizens.
- Must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric.
- Studying or intending to study full-time towards one of the Chartered Accountancy qualifications listed.
- Enrolled or planning to enroll at a SAICA-accredited university.
- Matric students must achieve a Matric exemption with university entrance.
- Matric students must obtain a minimum result of 60% for Mathematics (not Mathematical Literacy).
- Matric students must be entering their 1st year of study in 2024.
- 1st-year students must achieve a minimum result of 60% for Financial Accounting.
- 1st-year students must achieve a minimum result of 60% for Mathematics (not Mathematical Literacy) and English in Matric.
- 1st-year students must be studying towards one of the Chartered Accountancy qualifications listed.
- 1st-year students must be entering their 2nd year of study in 2024.
- 2nd-year students must achieve a minimum result of 60% for Financial Accounting.
- 2nd-year students must achieve a minimum result of 60% for Management Accounting.
- 2nd-year students must be studying towards one of the Chartered Accountancy qualifications listed.
- 2nd-year students must be entering their 3rd year of study in 2024.
- Final year students must achieve a minimum result of 55% for all core modules of their qualification.
- Final year students must be studying towards one of the Chartered Accountancy qualifications listed.
- Final year students must be entering their postgraduate studies in 2024.
- Final year students must have achieved acceptance into the CTA program.
- Applicants must be fluent in English.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated leadership potential.
- Determination, drive, and commitment to success.
How to Apply:
- Applications must be submitted online at the [AGSA Bursary Application 2024](Insert application link here).
- Register an account before logging in and applying.
- Submit clear copies of the required supporting documentation along with your online application.
Supporting Documentation:
- Matric students: ID document (certified copy), Grade 11 final results (certified copy), Matric mid-year results (certified copy), University acceptance letter (on institution’s letterhead).
- 1st-year students: ID document (certified copy), Matric certificate (certified copy), Full academic record (on institution’s letterhead).
- 2nd-year students: ID document (certified copy), Full academic record (on institution’s letterhead).
- Final year students: ID document (certified copy), Full academic record (on institution’s letterhead), CTA program acceptance letter.
Please note:
- Documents should be in PDF format and not exceed 2MB in size.
Ensure that you meet all the requirements and submit the necessary documentation as instructed. Good luck with your application!
