Closing date: September 1, 2024 PwC: Bursaries for the Academic Year 2025 Bursaries are granted to students who intend to pursue a career as a Chartered Accountant and are studying for the necessary SAICA recognized degree. The PwC Chartered Accounting (CA) training curriculum seeks to prepare students for the exciting world of business by exposing them to outstanding teams in a stimulating business environment. Students may apply at any point throughout or before their studies. Successful candidates will begin their learnership once they have completed their honours degree or received their Certificate in Accounting Theory (CTA). Bursaries will give coverage based on academic performance and financial need. Academic achievement award: awardees will receive a predetermined sum that includes tuition and a book allowance.
Requirements
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):
- You must be a South African citizen
- You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric with an exemption and university acceptance
- You must be studying or intend on studying full time towards a SAICA accredited degree
- You must be studying or intend on studying at a SAICA-accredited institution
- You must intend on becoming a Chartered Accountant
- You must have achieved a minimum “B” symbol for Mathematics (NOT Mathematics Literacy) in Matric
- You must have achieved a minimum “B” symbol for English (first or second language) in Matric
- You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 75% in Matric
- You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 70% if currently in your 1st or 2nd year of study
- You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 65% if currently in your 3rd or 4th year of study
- You must be fluent in English
- You must 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
How to apply
Applications must be submitted online at: PwC Bursary Application 2025
(Reference Number: PWC240319-1)
You may be required to submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation with your online application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):
- 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)