ISACA Scholarship

Offered by ISACA

Closed Usually closes around May

ISACA's South African chapter awards a small number of US$1,000 scholarships to undergraduate and postgraduate students at universities and TVET colleges studying in fields related to information security, audit and governance.

Who can apply

  • Be 18 years or older
  • Be studying towards an undergraduate or postgraduate degree, within one of the fields of study listed above
  • Be studying at an institute of higher education in South Africa (including TVET, University or University of Technology
  • Sign up a free ISACA account
  • Agree to attend at least 1 chapter event within 3 months of receiving the award
  • Agree to communicate with the ISACA Foundation twice a year for 2 years regarding school and career trajectory after the scholarship

Documents you will need

  • ID document/ passport
  • Full academic record
  • Proof of tertiary institution enrolment in South Africa

Full bursary documents checklist

How to apply

  1. Check the requirements

    Make sure you meet every requirement listed above. Applications that miss one are usually rejected automatically.

  2. Prepare your documents

    Scan clear copies of everything the provider asks for, certified where required.

  3. Apply through the official channel

    Step 1: If you are a new applicant who has not previously applied for the ISACA scholarship, you must create a free ISACA account.

  4. Submit before the closing date

    Usually closes around May. Late applications are almost never accepted.

Applications for the current cycle have closed. This bursary usually opens again each year, so prepare your documents now and check back.

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About ISACA

ISACA is a global professional association for IT governance, audit, risk and cybersecurity professionals.

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