RSM Education Trust Bursary South Africa | RSM has been operating since 1939 and is a leading South African network of audit and tax consulting firms. Over the years, the company has expanded and established itself as an expert in many of the country’s business districts. RSM owes its success to the close relationships it has fostered with its clientele and its level of customer service. In doing this, the company has developed a key understanding of its client’s business objectives and built solid relationships based on trust. With offices based in Cape Town and Johannesburg, RSM aims to continue its collaborative approach to ensure that its local and international clients remain empowered and confident.

ABOUT THE RSM EDUCATION TRUST BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

The RSM Education Trust is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2024 academic year..

Bursaries will be awarded to black female students, for studies in the following fields:

• Accounting (SAICA accredited bachelor’s degree)
• Information Technology (Bachelor of Science Honours)

This bursary opportunity is focused on female candidates pursuing studies within two key fields and hopes to allow them to establish a solid foundation for a prosperous education and life.

MORE ABOUT THE RSM EDUCATION TRUST BURSARY PROGRAMME – EXPENSES COVERED | SELECTION

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: tuition fees, textbooks, accommodation (capped amount) and a living allowance (capped amount).

Once the successful candidates have completed their studies, RSM will offer them a training contract within the company.

Once the candidates enter the training contract with RSM, they will be under no obligation to pay any remuneration to the trust.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by the Bursary Administrator within 4 weeks of the closing date – if you do not receive any feedback by then, please regard your application as unsuccessful.

Zabusaries.com is committed to keeping you up to date with the latest bursary opportunities, and this article covers all details about the RSM Education Trust Bursary.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE RSM BURSARY

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 female
• You must be Black
• You must have completed Matric
• Accounting students: you must be completing your final year of study towards a SAICA-accredited Bachelor of Accounting degree, in 2022
• Accounting students: you must preferably NOT be signed with another firm
• Information Technology students: must be completing your honours of Bachelor of Science in IT
• You must demonstrate strong academic ability
• You must have proven financial need

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE RSM BURSARY

Enter “Zabusaries.com” in the field asking how you heard about the RSM Education Trust bursary.
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed 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 (on tertiary letterhead)
• Motivational letter (maximum 1000 words) (read our tips on how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)

 

Applications must be submitted via email to: megan.milburn@rsmza.co.za AND nthabiseng.mkhize@rsmza.co.za
(Insert the words “RSM Education Trust Bursary Application 2024” in the email subject line).

CLOSING DATE FOR THE RSM EDUCATION TRUST BURSARY

6 January 2024
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)

CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER

For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact the RSM Education Trust directly:
Email: megan.milburn@rsmza.co.za