AGSA Chartered Accountancy Bursary Programme

Bursary reference: agsa_bur_000117
Bursary status: Online
Apply by: 15 October 2026
Position summary
Industry: Auditing/Accounting
Job category: External Auditing
EE position: Yes
Introduction
Invest in your future as a Chartered Accountant with our bursary programme. Designed exclusively for South African citizens pursuing or intending to pursue Chartered Accountancy studies through a SAICA-endorsed university, this bursary supports full-time students enrolled in qualifications such as the BCom Accounting (CA stream) or Bachelor of Accounting (CA stream). Successful applicants will receive comprehensive financial support covering tuition fees, university accommodation, meals, and prescribed books. In return, bursary recipients will commit to completing their articles through a training contract with the AGSA upon graduation, providing a clear pathway from university to a rewarding professional career.
Description

  1. Why Choose AGSA?
    Comprehensive financial support
    Career-focused development
    Access to a SAICA-accredited training environment
    Opportunity to gain practical experience while building a meaningful career
    Contribute to strengthening accountability and good governance in South Africa

Minimum requirements

Matric apply for first year
  • Must have achieved a matric exemption with admission to bachelor's degree studies
  • Must obtain at least 60% in English and Mathematics (not Maths Literacy)
  • Attach the following documents with the application: Copy of ID, Grade 11 year- end results, university acceptance letter and Grade 12 mid-year results
First year applying for second year studies
  • Must obtain over 60% in Financial Accounting
  • Must be pursuing the Chartered Accountancy Programme
  • Must have obtained 60% or above in Maths and English while in Matric
  • Attach the following documents with the application: Copy of ID, Matric Results and full academic record
Second year applying for third year studies
  • Must obtain over 60% in Financial Accounting
  • Must obtain over 60% in Management Accounting
  • Must be pursuing the Chartered Accountancy Programme
  • Attach the following documents with application: Copy of ID and full academic record
Final year applying for Post Graduate studies
  • Must obtain 55% in all core modules of the Chartered Accountancy Programme
  • Must obtain acceptance into the CTA Programme
  • Attach the following documents with application: Copy of ID, Full academic record

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