AGSA Bursary 2027: Funding for Chartered Accounting Students
The Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) is offering bursary opportunities for South African students pursuing a career as a Chartered Accountant (CA).
The bursary supports students studying towards approved Chartered Accountancy qualifications at SAICA-accredited universities, with eligibility requirements varying according to the applicant’s current level of study.
AGSA Bursary 2027 at a Glance
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) |
| Programme | AGSA Bursary 2027 |
| Career Field | Chartered Accountancy |
| Study Level | Undergraduate & postgraduate CA studies |
| Study Mode | Full-time |
| Institution | SAICA-accredited university |
| Citizenship | South African citizens |
| Funding | Tuition, accommodation, meals and books |
| Closing Date | 15 October 2026 |
What Does the Bursary Cover?
Successful applicants may receive financial assistance towards:
- University tuition fees
- University accommodation
- Meals
- Textbooks and required study materials
Who Can Apply?
Applicants must:
- Be South African citizens.
- Be studying or intending to study towards becoming a Chartered Accountant.
- Be enrolled or intending to enrol for full-time studies.
- Study at a SAICA-accredited university.
- Meet the academic requirements applicable to their current study level.
- Demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Show commitment and determination towards their studies.
- Demonstrate leadership potential.
Supported Qualifications
The bursary supports approved CA-focused programmes, including:
- BCom Accounting – CA Stream
- Bachelor of Accounting – CA Stream
- BCompt
The qualification must be offered on a full-time basis at a SAICA-accredited university.
Academic Requirements
1. Matric Students – Applying for First Year
Applicants must:
- Obtain matric exemption with university entrance.
- Achieve at least 60% for English.
- Achieve at least 60% for Mathematics.
- Mathematical Literacy does not qualify.
Required documents:
- ID
- Grade 11 year-end results
- University acceptance letter
- Grade 12 mid-year results
2. First-Year Students – Applying for Second Year
Applicants must:
- Achieve more than 60% for Financial Accounting.
- Be enrolled in a Chartered Accountancy programme.
- Have achieved at least 60% for Mathematics and English in Matric.
Required documents:
- ID
- Matric results
- Full academic record
3. Second-Year Students – Applying for Third Year
Applicants must:
- Achieve more than 60% for Financial Accounting.
- Achieve more than 60% for Management Accounting.
- Continue studying towards a CA qualification.
Required documents:
- ID
- Full academic record
4. Final-Year Students – Applying for Postgraduate Study
Applicants must:
- Achieve at least 55% in all core Chartered Accountancy programme modules.
- Obtain acceptance into a CTA programme.
Required documents:
- ID
- Full academic record
- CTA acceptance letter
Application Process
Applicants should:
- Check the requirements applicable to their current study level.
- Confirm that their qualification and university meet the bursary requirements.
- Prepare the required supporting documents.
- Create a profile on the AGSA recruitment platform.
- Complete the online bursary application.
- Upload the required documents in PDF format.
- Review the application and submit it before the deadline.
Important: Uploaded documents should be in PDF format and must not exceed 2 MB.
Application Deadline
15 October 2026
Students should submit their applications before the closing date and ensure that all required documents have been uploaded correctly.
Important Note
According to the information provided, bursary recipients are required to serve articles or enter into a training contract with AGSA after completing their studies, subject to the terms of the bursary agreement.