The Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) is inviting students to apply for their 2025 bursary programme, specifically aimed at those pursuing Chartered Accountancy qualifications.
Closing Date: 15 October 2024
Eligible Qualifications:
- BCom Accounting CA stream
- Bachelor of Accounting CA stream
- BCompt
Bursary Coverage:
The bursary will cover the following expenses:
- Tuition fees
- University accommodation
- Meals
- Books
Post-Graduation Requirement:
Bursary recipients will be required to undergo training with AGSA or complete their articles after graduation.
Eligibility Criteria:
Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:
- Citizenship: South African citizen.
- Education Level:
- Matric Students: Must achieve a Matric exemption with university entrance and a minimum of 60% in Mathematics (not Mathematical Literacy) and English.
- 1st Year Students: Must achieve a minimum of 60% in Financial Accounting and 60% in Mathematics and English in Matric. Must be entering 2nd year of study in 2025.
- 2nd Year Students: Must achieve a minimum of 60% in Financial Accounting and Management Accounting. Must be entering 3rd year of study in 2025.
- Final Year Students: Must achieve a minimum of 55% in all core modules. Must have acceptance into the CTA programme for postgraduate studies in 2025.
- Fluency: Proficiency in English with strong communication skills.
- Interpersonal Skills: Excellent interpersonal abilities.
- Leadership Potential: Demonstrated leadership potential.
- Personal Attributes: Determined, driven, and committed to success.
Application Process:
Applications must be submitted online. Please follow these steps:
- Apply Online: Visit the AGSA Bursary Application 2025 page.
- Account Registration: Register an account before logging in to apply.
- Submit Supporting Documents: Ensure all required documents are uploaded in pdf format and not larger than 2MB.
Required Documents:
- Matric Students:
- Certified copy of ID document
- Certified copy of Grade 11 final results
- Certified copy of Matric mid-year results
- University acceptance letter
- 1st Year Students:
- Certified copy of ID document
- Certified copy of Matric certificate
- Full academic record on institution’s letterhead
- 2nd Year Students:
- Certified copy of ID document
- Full academic record on institution’s letterhead
- Final Year Students:
- Certified copy of ID document
- Full academic record on institution’s letterhead
- CTA programme acceptance letter
Note:
If any supporting documents are not available, submit your most recent highest completed academic results.
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