Department of Accounting

Thuthuka Bursary Programme

The Thuthuka Bursary Programme

The Thuthuka programme is a transformative initiative introduced by the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA), which is geared towards motivating and supporting disadvantaged university learners in pursuing a career as a qualified Chartered Accountant (CA).

The aim of the Thuthuka Bursary Programme is to increase the number of Coloured and African individuals within the professional accounting field and assist accounting students in becoming qualified Chartered Accountants. The Thuthuka bursary programme supports students throughout their academic journey and assists with students in the attainment of both their undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications.

The Thuthuka Bursary Programme provides financial support in terms of the following:

• Full tuition fee cost
• Accommodation at a University residence
• Textbooks
• Meals
• Living allowance for necessities

In addition to the financial support, Thuthuka bursary recipients also receive non-financial ‘wrap-around’ support in the form, of among others:

• 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 managers at every Thuthuka partner university

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

1. Are a South African citizen
2. Are Black African or Coloured
3. 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
4. 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).
5. 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 (see list on the next page)
6. Come from a family with a combined family income of R350 000 per annum or less
7. Write the National Benchmark Tests (NBT)*

In their Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting or honours year, Thuthuka also places its beneficiaries into training contracts (three-year compulsory training learnerships) with the companies that have funded them throughout their undergraduate years of university. This means that Thuthuka beneficiaries who pass the PGDA are guaranteed a training contract after completing their studies.

That’s right, you are guaranteed employment when you leave UWC-Thuthuka with PGDA!

Please visit the below link to apply for the Thuthuka Bursary Programme:    
www.thuthukabursaryfund.co.za    

Please use the following links to access additional information regarding the Thuthuka Bursary Programme:

THUTHUKA BROCHURE FOR LEARNERS    How to Apply for Thuthuka   The route to become a CA