PwC Bursary

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen or a permanent resident in South Africa
• Be currently in Matric or have completed Matric with an exemption and university acceptance
• Be studying or intend on studying full time towards a Chartered Accountancy qualification (the bursary will NOT cover bridging courses that will provide entrance into a SAICA-accredited qualification)
• Be studying or intend on studying at a SAICA-accredited institution
• Intend on becoming a Chartered Accountant
• Have achieved a minimum “B” symbol for Mathematics (NOT Mathematics Literacy) in Matric
• Have achieved a minimum “B” symbol for English (first or second language) in Matric
• Have achieved a minimum overall average of 75% in Matric
• Have achieved a minimum overall average of 70% if currently in your 1st or 2nd year of study
• Have achieved a minimum overall average of 65% if currently in your 3rd or 4th year of study and must qualify for honours according to the relevant university requirements
• Be fluent in English
• Have strong communication skills

Students must also possess the following personal qualities

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

What the bursary covers

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy)
• Matric certificate (certified copy)
• Full academic record, if currently studying (on tertiary letterhead)
• Proof of tertiary acceptance/ registration (on tertiary letterhead)
• Parents or guardians proof of income (three latest payslips or official bank statements if employed/ affidavit if unemployed)

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
   • PwC Bursary Application 2027
   • Register an Account
   • Login

   Applicants will be required to Register an Account before they can Login and apply.

4. Submit before the closing date

   Usually closes around August. 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 PwC

PwC is one of the Big Four professional services networks, formed in 1998 from the merger of Price Waterhouse and Coopers & Lybrand.