The Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) invites South African students to apply for the AGSA Bursary Programme for the 2026 academic year.
Bursary Application Closing Date: 30 September 2025
About the AGSA Bursary Programme
The AGSA Bursary is awarded to students pursuing Chartered Accountancy qualifications, specifically in the following study fields:
- BCom Accounting (CA stream)
- Bachelor of Accounting (CA stream)
- BCompt
The bursary provides comprehensive financial support, covering:
- Tuition fees
- University accommodation
- Meals
- Prescribed books
After completing their studies, bursary recipients will be required to serve articles or undergo training with AGSA.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must meet the following minimum criteria:
- Must be a South African citizen
- Must be currently in Matric (Grade 12) or have already completed Matric
- Must be studying or intending to study full-time towards one of the Chartered Accountancy qualifications listed above
- Must study at a SAICA-accredited university
Academic Requirements:
Matric students (for 1st year in 2026):
- Matric exemption with university entrance
- At least 60% in Mathematics (NOT Mathematical Literacy)
- At least 60% in English
1st year students (for 2nd year in 2026):
- Minimum 60% in Financial Accounting
- 60% in Mathematics and English (Matric results)
2nd year students (for 3rd year in 2026):
- Minimum 60% in Financial Accounting
- Minimum 60% in Management Accounting
Final year students (for postgraduate studies in 2026):
- At least 55% in all core modules
- Must be accepted into the CTA programme
Additional requirements:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Leadership potential
- Determination and commitment to success
Required Documents
Applicants must submit the following certified documents (PDF format, max 2MB each):
Matric students:
- ID document
- Grade 11 final results
- Matric mid-year results
- University acceptance letter
1st year students:
- ID document
- Matric certificate
- Full academic record
2nd year students:
- ID document
- Full academic record
Final year students:
- ID document
- Full academic record
- CTA programme acceptance letter
How to Apply for the AGSA Bursary 2026
Applications must be submitted online at the following link:
Click here to apply for the AGSA Bursary 2026
- Applicants must first register an account before logging in to complete the application.
- Ensure all required documents are uploaded. Incomplete applications may not be considered.
Closing Date
The closing date for the AGSA Bursary is: 30 September 2025
Late applications will not be accepted.
Contact the Bursary Provider
For queries related to the bursary programme, please visit the AGSA official website: www.agsa.co.za