Thuthuka Bursary Fund South Africa

Pursue your Chartered Accountancy ambitions with the Thuthuka Bursary Fund for the 2026 academic year! Run by SAICA under the Thuthuka Education & Upliftment Fund, this initiative supports Black African and Coloured students to study accounting at accredited universities. It covers full financial costs and gives academic, social, and emotional support. At BursaryForms, we are your guide to success!

About the Thuthuka Education & Upliftment Fund (SAICA)

The Thuthuka Bursary Fund was established in 2005 by the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA). Its mission is to transform the accountancy profession by increasing the number and success rate of Black African and Coloured students becoming CAs(SA). It provides financial and non-financial support to ensure that students not only get access, but thrive in their studies. At BursaryForms, we are thrilled to connect you with this opportunity!

Fields Covered by the Thuthuka Bursary Fund

Ready to align your passion with a thriving career? The bursary supports these fields:

  • Accounting (CA-stream, BCom Accounting / BAcc etc.)

Expenses Covered by the Thuthuka Bursary Fund

This bursary is your ticket to success, covering essentials such as:

  • Tuition fees at a SAICA-accredited university for each successfully completed year.
  • Accommodation and residence fees where required.
  • Books and stationery.
  • Meals and living allowances.
  • Wrap-around support: academic tutorials, life-skills / work-readiness workshops, mentorship, counselling.

Eligibility Requirements for the Thuthuka Bursary Fund

Think you have got what it takes? Here is what you need to qualify for this opportunity:

  • Must be a South African citizen.
  • Must be Black African or Coloured.
  • Must be in Grade 12, or have completed Matric no more than two years ago, or be a university student already studying a CA-stream accounting degree.
  • Must have passed Pure Mathematics (or equivalent) in Grade 11 or Matric, with at least 60%. Maths Literacy or Technical Maths are not accepted.
  • Must intend to study an accounting qualification in CA-stream at a SAICA-partner/accredited university.
  • Must pass or write the National Benchmark Test (NBT).
  • Must demonstrate financial need, often assessed through the NSFAS means test or equivalent.
  • Must provide required supporting documents (IDs, transcripts, proof of income, acceptance letter, etc.).

We are supporting you at BursaryForms! Expert tips:

  • Check that your Mathematics result meets the minimum (Pure Maths, ≥ 60%), and ensure you write the NBT and get acceptable scores.
  • Gather proof of provisional university acceptance early to avoid delays.
  • Get all documents certified in advance (ID, parents’/guardians’ IDs, income, transcripts).
  • Reach out for mentorship or academic help early—Thuthuka offers wrap-around support.
  • Don’t wait for the last day to apply; submit ahead of time to avoid system or document-submission issues.

This page was updated on September 28, 2025 to provide the most current bursary information.

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How to Apply for the Thuthuka Bursary Fund

Turn your dreams into reality—start by downloading and completing the official application form:

Thuthuka Bursary Fund Application Form 2026

Strengthen your application with these must-have documents (certified copies, please!):

  • South African ID document
  • Parent/guardian ID or proof of guardianship
  • Grade 11 final results
  • Matric final results (if completed) or latest matric results if still in school
  • Provisional acceptance or registration letter from a SAICA-accredited university
  • Full academic record / transcript (if already at university)
  • Proof of income for parent(s) / guardian(s)
  • ID or birth certificates of other dependents supported by the same household income

Applications must be submitted via: online through the Thuthuka Bursary Fund portal (via SAICA).

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Closing Date for the Thuthuka Bursary Fund

31 August 2025 (at 12:00 AM)

The application period has passed—applications for the 2025 / 2026 cycle are no longer accepted.

Contact the Thuthuka Bursary Fund

Got questions? We are all about empowering you—reach out to the provider for answers:

Thuthuka Bursary Fund (SAICA, Thuthuka Education & Upliftment Fund)
Tel: 011 621 6600
Email: tbf@saica.co.za
Website: https://www.saica.co.za

Frequently Asked Questions

Click each question to see its answer about the Thuthuka Bursary Fund.

1. What is the Thuthuka Bursary Fund?+
The Thuthuka Bursary Fund is a SAICA initiative that supports academically strong Black African and Coloured students to study accounting (CA-stream) at SAICA-accredited universities, with full financial and wrap-around support.
2. Who is eligible for the Thuthuka Bursary Fund?+
You must be a South African citizen, Black African or Coloured; be in Grade 12 or have completed Matric within the last two years; or already at university doing a CA-stream accounting degree; and meet the academic, Mathematics, NBT, financial-need criteria.
3. What fields are supported by Thuthuka?+
Only accounting in the CA-stream (e.g. BCom Accounting, BAcc, BCom Accounting Sciences) at select SAICA-accredited universities.
4. What academic marks do I need?+
You need at least 60% in Pure Mathematics (or equivalent) in Grade 11 or Matric, must have university entrance, and you’ll also be assessed using National Benchmark Test (NBT) results.
5. What other support does Thuthuka offer beyond funding?+
Funding comes with wrap-around support: tutorials, life-skills / work readiness training, mentorship, academic counselling, and sometimes a monitoring project manager.
6. Which universities can I apply through for this bursary?+
You can apply via SAICA-partner/accredited universities offering CA-stream accounting degrees (e.g. University of Johannesburg, UCT, WITS, UFS, UKZN, Stellenbosch, Nelson Mandela University, etc.).
7. How do I prove financial need?+
You must submit parent(s)/guardian(s) ID, proof of income (salary slips or affidavits), IDs or birth certificates of dependents, and sometimes NSFAS means-test documentation.
8. Do I need to write the National Benchmark Test (NBT)?+
Yes. Writing the NBT is mandatory and your results are part of the selection criteria.
9. What happens after I apply?+
If successful, you’ll sign an agreement with Thuthuka and NSFAS, receive bursary funding, get access to academic and mentorship support, and be monitored throughout your studies.
10. Can current university students apply?+
Yes—you can apply if you are already studying a CA-stream accounting degree at one of the SAICA partner universities, provided you meet the rest of the criteria (academic results, financial need, etc.).