Contact Details
Tel: +27 8610 SAICA (72422) / +27 8610 SAICA (72422)
Email: janes@saica.co.za / constancem@saica.co.za
Thuthuka is searching annually for scholastically excellent students who would like to be Chartered Accountants. This SAICA Thuthuka bursary fund is particularly aimed at students who are strong at Mathematics, however, those who perform strongly in other subjects should not be put off applying.
The only accredited universities working with Thuthuka are:
- University of Johannesburg (UJ) – Bachelor of Accounting (Course Code BCA012)
- University of Cape Town (UCT) – B Com (Course Code CB023)
- Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMU) – BComAccounting (Course Code 40003)
- Rhodes University – Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)
- Stellenbosch University (SU) – B Com Accounting/B Rek (Course Code 3091001)
- University of Pretoria (UP) – B Com Accounting Sciences (Course Code 07130042)
- University of the Free State (UFS – Bloemfontein Campus) – Bachelor of Accounting (Course/Study Code 6319)
- University of Kwa–Zulu Natal (UKZN –Westville Campus) – BCom Accounting (Course code BCOA)
- University of Western Cape (UWC) – Course Code 1021 or 1753
- University of Witwatersrand (WITS) – B Ace Science (Course Code CB008)
- University of Fort Hare – Commerce in Accounting (Course Code 60001)
- North-West University (Potchefstroom Campus) – B Com CA (Course Code 500 155 E371P)
The SAICA Thuthuka bursary offers comprehensive coverage for a range of essential expenses, including tuition fees, books, meals, residence fees, and accommodation.
In addition to financial support, bursary recipients will gain access to a variety of valuable benefits. These include academic support through enriching programs such as additional tutorials and study skills workshops. They will also receive social and emotional support, work-readiness and life skills training, mentoring and counseling services, and the opportunity to connect with experienced chartered accountants and business leaders who will serve as mentors.