Applications Open For The Thuthuka Chartered Accountant Bursary 2021
Applications Open For The Thuthuka Chartered Accountant Bursary 2021. Looking for funding to become a chartered accountant? Thuthuka has you covered
For the past 15 years, the Thuthuka Bursary has funded academically talented African and Coloured learners and students who want to become chartered accountants [CAs(SA)]. If you are one of them, don’t delay applications for the 2021 intake have just opened.
Thuthuka covers more than just tuition, books, meals, residence fees and accommodation. The programme follows an integrated and holistic approach to ensure success, by providing students 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
Applications for 2021 bursary intake close on 31 July 2020
To qualify for the Thuthuka bursary, you must:
- be a South African citizen;
- be black African or Coloured;
- be either in Grade 12, out of school (with Matric) for no more than two years or a university student currently studying a CA-stream BCom degree;
- have obtained at least 60% (5 or above on the NSC scale of achievement) in Mathematics in Grade 11 or Matric (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 be 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 universities offering the Thuthuka programme can be found on www.saica.co.za);
- come from a family that has a combined income of R350 000 or less and cannot financially support your tertiary education; and
- write and pass the National Benchmark Test (NBT).
The application window to apply for the Thuthuka Bursary 2021 is currently open. To apply, visit www.thuthukabursaryfund.co.za and submit your application before the end of July 2020.
About SAICA’s transformation initiatives (also known as Thuthuka):
SAICA Media Contact
Ms Karin Jacobsen
Project Manager: Marketing and Communications
SAICA Nation Building Division
Tel: 011 621 6913
Email: [email protected]
Mr Kulani Chauke
Corporate Communications Co-Ordinator, Marketing & Communications (SAICA)
Tel: 011 479 0698
Email: [email protected]
