Student funding

Thuthuka bursary

Thuthuka bursary: SAICA's Thuthuka route supports disadvantaged Black African and Coloured students pursuing a CA-stream BCom Accounting degree, with financial, academic and personal support throughout the programme. This page explains the official route without promising an award.

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Short answer

Applicants must be South African citizens who are Black African or Coloured, be in Grade 12, no more than two years out of matric, or already studying a CA-stream BCom. They need at least 60% in Grade 11 Mathematics, not Mathematical Literacy or Technical Mathematics, household income of R350,000 or less, a Thuthuka-participating university application and an NBT written before the end of August.

What it may cover

Funding and study level

Support includes tuition, books, meals, residence or accommodation, plus tutorials, study-skills support, mentoring, counselling, social and emotional support, work-readiness and life-skills development.

undergraduateBCom Accounting CA-streamchartered accountancy

What to do

Prepare without using an old form

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Check how this route worksCheck the current application cycle. Old adverts and screenshots may have expired.

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Compare the rules with your situationRead the short answer above one condition at a time. If a condition is unclear, ask the provider before sending documents.

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Do not submit an old formUse the official provider route to look for a new call. Prepare the listed evidence, but do not send documents until the provider publishes a current application route.

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Keep your records privateSave results, document lists, submitted forms and reference numbers that apply to you. Never share an OTP, password or banking PIN.

Direct answers

SAICA Thuthuka Bursary questions

Who should check SAICA Thuthuka Bursary?

Applicants must be South African citizens who are Black African or Coloured, be in Grade 12, no more than two years out of matric, or already studying a CA-stream BCom. They need at least 60% in Grade 11 Mathematics, not Mathematical Literacy or Technical Mathematics, household income of R350,000 or less, a Thuthuka-participating university application and an NBT written before the end of August.

What can SAICA Thuthuka Bursary pay for?

Support includes tuition, books, meals, residence or accommodation, plus tutorials, study-skills support, mentoring, counselling, social and emotional support, work-readiness and life-skills development.

Is SAICA Thuthuka Bursary open now?

Check the current application cycle. The official source was checked on 30 August 2026; confirm the live call before sending documents.