Tegkor/ Nelson Mandela University Bursary

Fields of study

1st year students

• BCom Accounting
• BCom Accounting Sciences

2nd and 3rd year students

• BCom Accounting (Chartered Accounting)
• BCom General Accounting
• BCom Accounting Sciences (4th year will be included)

Postgraduate students

• Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting (PGDA-CTA)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Accountancy (PGDA)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Internal Auditing (PGDIA)

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Have completed Matric
• Have achieved excellent academic results in Matric
• Have achieved a minimum result of 80% for Mathematics in Matric OR a minimum Applicant Score (AS) of 420
• Be admitted to study towards a BCom Accounting or BCom Accounting Sciences qualification at Nelson Mandela University
• Be studying full-time towards your 1st year of study in 2025
• Preference will be given to students in financial need (who form part of the “missing middle” i.e. with a household income of between R350 000 and R600 000 per annum)

2nd and 3rd year students

• Be a South African citizen
• Be studying towards a BCom General Accounting, BCom Accounting (Chartered Accounting) or BCom Accounting Sciences qualification at Nelson Mandela University
• Be in your 2nd or 3rd year of full-time study in 2025
• Have achieved excellent academic results: a minimum average of 70% for 2024 studies for 1st year modules OR a minimum average of 65% for 2024 studies for 2nd year modules
• Have made a big contribution to society or others during 2024 – social commitment will be assessed based on evidence submitted by the student
• Preference will be given to students in financial need (who form part of the “missing middle” i.e. with a household income of between R350 000 and R600 000 per annum)

Postgraduate students

• Be a South African citizen
• Be entering your Postgraduate studies towards an Accounting qualification at Nelson Mandela University in 2025
• Be currently studying full-time towards a Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting (PGDA-CTA), Postgraduate Diploma in Accountancy (PGDA) or Postgraduate Diploma in Internal Auditing (PGDIA) qualification at Nelson Mandela University
• Have achieved excellent academic results: a minimum weighted average of 60% for your 3rd year of undergraduate studies OR a minimum weighted average of 55% in your PGDA programme
• Preference will be given to students in financial need (who form part of the “missing middle” i.e. with a household income of between R350 000 and R600 000 per annum)

What the bursary covers

Value mentioned: R12 500. 2, R7 500

Documents you will need

• ID document (copy only)
• Parent or guardians proof of income (latest payslips if employed, affidavit if unemployed)
• Matric final results or Matric certificate (copy only)
• ID document (copy – does NOT have to be certified)
• Parents or guardians proof of income (latest payslips if employed, affidavit if unemployed)
• Full academic record or transcripts (copy only)
• ID document (copy only)
• Parents or guardians proof of income (latest payslips if employed, affidavit if unemployed)
• Full academic record or transcripts (copy only)

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
   Tegkor/ NMU Bursary Application 2025Email [email protected]

   Applications must be submitted online at: Tegkor/ NMU Bursary Application 2025

   For application queries, please contact Mrs Ayesha Le Roux (Tel: 041 504 2154 / Email: [email protected])

4. Submit before the closing date

   Usually closes around March. 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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Contact the bursary provider

• Email [email protected]
• Phone 041 504 2154

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

About Tegkor/ Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela University is a comprehensive public university in Gqeberha, formed in 2005.