Apply to the Thuthuka Bursary: The bursary assists disadvantaged African and coloured students who want to study to become CAs (SA)

Finance April 13, 2024

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A bursary fund like none other, Thuthuka’s model covers more than just tuition, books, meals, residence fees and accommodation. The programme follows an integrated and holistic approach to ensure success, and students are also provided with “wrap around”.

Apply to the Thuthuka Bursary: The bursary assists disadvantaged African and coloured students who want to study to become CAs (SA)

Support including:

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

This model makes Thuthuka students more successful than their counterparts. It is also this approach that makes Thuthuka students ready to face the challenges of the workplace.

You qualify to apply to join the Thuthuka programme if you:

are a South African citizen
are Black African or Coloured
are either in Grade 12, have been out of school (with Matric) for no more than two years or are a university student 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 (Maths Literacy and Technical Maths learners are NOT considered)
have applied (or are in the process of applying) for a BCom Accounting (CA-stream) degree at a SAICA accredited university offering the Thuthuka programme.
come from a family with a combined family income of R350 000 per annum or less
write the National Benchmark Tests (NBT)*

CLICK HERE TO APPLY ONLINE: Apply to the Thuthuka Bursary