Bursary Application Closing Date: 01 September 2024

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) invites students to submit applications for the Bursary Programme for the academic year 2025. Bursaries are awarded to students who wish to pursue a career as a Chartered Accountant, for studies towards the appropriate SAICA-accredited degree.

The PwC Chartered Accounting (CA) training programme aims to prepare students for the exciting world of business, exposing candidates to impressive teams in a stimulating business environment. Students can apply at any time during or before their studies. Successful candidates will begin their learnership after having completed their honours degree or after receiving their Certificate in the Theory of Accounting (CTA).

Bursary Coverage

Bursaries will provide cover based on academic performance and financial need:

• Academic Achievement Award: Recipients will receive a fixed amount that covers tuition fees and a book allowance.
• Tuition and/or Accommodation Bursary: Recipients will receive cover based on a percentage (between 20% to 100%) for tuition fees and a book allowance. Students in great financial need will also receive cover based on a percentage (from 20% to 100%) for accommodation and a once-off living allowance.

The bursary does not cover Bridging Courses to qualify for the appropriate post-graduate studies.

Requirements

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):

• You must be a South African citizen.
• You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric with an exemption and university acceptance.
• You must be studying or intend on studying full-time towards a SAICA-accredited degree.
• You must be studying or intend on studying at a SAICA-accredited institution.
• You must intend on becoming a Chartered Accountant.
• You must have achieved a minimum “B” symbol for Mathematics (NOT Mathematics Literacy) in Matric.
• You must have achieved a minimum “B” symbol for English (first or second language) in Matric.
• You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 75% in Matric.
• You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 70% if currently in your 1st or 2nd year of study.
• You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 65% if currently in your 3rd or 4th year of study.
• You must be fluent in English.
• You must have strong communication skills.

Personal Qualities

Students must also possess the following personal qualities:

• Strong leadership skills
• Strong business, technical, and digital skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to build relationships and work in a team