The entry period for the 2021 Thuthuka Bursary is open.
The bursary, offered by the South African Institute for Chartered Accountants (Saica), has funded academically gifted black learners for 15 years. It is specifically aimed at youths wishing to study to be chartered accountants. To date, Thuthuka has supported more than 3 900 students, covering tuition, books, meals, residence fees and accommodation.
The programme follows an integrated, holistic approach to ensuring success, by providing students with “wraparound” support in the form of, among others:. academics, 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; and. access to dedicated programme management exposure by shadowing experienced chartered accountants and business leaders who serve as mentors.
Applications for the 2021 bursary intake close on Friday 31 July. To qualify for the Thuthuka Bursary, you must be a South African citizen, a person of colour, either in Grade 12 or 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% in mathematics in Grade 11 or matric, have enough marks to qualify for university entrance and intend to study towards a BCom Accounting (CA-stream) degree, have applied (or are in the process of applying) for BCom Accounting (CA-stream) at a Saica-accredited university that offers the Thuthuka programme. You must be 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.
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The full list of universities offering the Thuthuka programme can be found on www.saica.co.za. To apply, visit www.thuthukabursaryfund.co.za and submit your application.
