SAIPA Scholarship

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Be in Matric or have completed Matric within the last 2 years
• Intend on studying full-time towards a BCom Accounting degree or equivalent
• Intend to enrol at a recognised and accredited public university in South Africa
• Have achieved a minimum academic average of 70% in Mathematics and English
• Be in financial need, with a household income of NOT more than R350,000 per year (or R600,000 for students with disabilities)

What the bursary covers

• Full tuition fees
• Textbooks
• Accommodation (if required)
• A monthly student allowance

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy)
• Matric latest results, if currently in Matric (certified copy)
• Matric certificate/ final statement of results, if completed Matric (certified copy)
• Proof of acceptance from an accredited South African university
• Parents or guardians ID documents (certified copies)
• Recommendation letters to support your application (read our tips on how to get a letter of reference/ testimonial for your bursary application)
• Motivational letter explaining why you believe you would benefit from the scholarship (250 words) (read our tips on how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)

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
   Email [email protected]Email [email protected]

   Students who meet the above criteria, may apply via email to: [email protected] (Insert the words “SAIPA Scholarship 2026” in the email subject line).

   Note: there is no application form to be completed for this bursary application – students need only submit the list of documents below to apply.

4. Submit before the closing date

   Usually closes around January. 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.

Genuine bursaries never charge an application fee. How to spot bursary scams

Contact the bursary provider

• Email [email protected]

Contact the provider only with questions about this bursary. StudentBursaries.co.za does not process applications.

About SAIPA

The South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA) is a large professional accountancy body for accountants in business and practice.