For the past 15 years, the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants’ Thuthuka Bursary has funded academically talented African and coloured learners who want to become chartered accountants [CAs(SA)].
If this speaks to you, don’t delay. The 2021 applications intake has been extended until 30 August 2020, and the applications for 2021 close on that day.
What is the Thuthuka Bursary?
Thuthuka is a bursary fund like none other. It covers more than just tuition, books, meals, residence and fees; it also ensures its students’ success by providing wrap-around support in the form of:
• various academic enrichment programmes such as additional tutorials, study skills and workshops
• social and emotional support
• work-readiness and life-skills training
• mentoring and counselling
• access to a dedicated programme manager
• exposure to experienced business leaders among other things
To qualify for the Thuthuka Bursary you must:
• be a black African or coloured South African citizen
• be in Grade 12, or out of school (with matric) for no more than two years, or a university student studying a CA-stream BCom degree
• have obtained at least 60 per cent (5 or above) in Mathematics in Grade 11 or Matric (Maths Literacy and Technical Maths learners are NOT considered)
• have enough points to qualify for university entrance
• intend to study a BCom Accounting (CA-stream) degree • have applied (or be in the process of applying) for a BCom Accounting (CA-stream) degree at a university offering a SAICA-accredited Thuthuka programme (find the full list at www.saica.co.za)
• come from a family with a combined income of R350 000 or less who cannot support your tertiary education financially,
• write and pass the National Benchmark Test (NBT) To apply, visit www.thuthukabursaryfund.co.za and submit your application before the end of August 2020.
