Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) Bursaries 2027

The Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) invites qualifying South African students to apply for the AGSA Bursary Programme for the 2027 academic year.

Bursary Application Closing Date: 15 October 2026

Bursary Location: SAICA-accredited universities in South Africa

The bursary supports students from Matric level through to postgraduate CTA studies.

Successful bursary recipients are expected to complete their articles through a training contract with AGSA after graduation.

Bursary Programme Overview

Organisation: Auditor-General of South Africa
Programme: AGSA Bursary Programme 2027
Field: Chartered Accountancy
Study Level: Undergraduate and postgraduate
Institution Requirement: SAICA-accredited university
Closing Date: 15 October 2026
Application Method: Online

Fields of Study Funded

The AGSA bursary supports Chartered Accountancy studies, particularly:

• BCom Accounting – CA stream
• Bachelor of Accounting – CA stream
• BCompt

Applicants must be studying or intending to study towards a Chartered Accountancy qualification at a SAICA-accredited university.

What the AGSA Bursary Covers

The bursary may cover:

• Tuition fees.
• University accommodation.
• Meals.
• Prescribed books.

Additional Bursary Benefits

Bursary recipients may also benefit from:

• Career-focused development.
• Access to a SAICA-accredited training environment.
• Practical workplace experience.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Exposure to accountability and good-governance environments.

Work-Back Requirement

After graduation, bursary recipients will be required to complete their articles through a:

Training contract with AGSA

Applicants should therefore understand that the bursary is linked to a professional Chartered Accountancy training pathway.

General Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must:

• Be South African citizens.
• Be currently in Matric or have completed Matric.
• Be studying or intending to study full-time towards an approved Chartered Accountancy qualification.
• Study or intend to study at a SAICA-accredited university.

Additional academic requirements apply depending on the applicant’s current year of study.

Requirements for Matric Students

Applicants currently in Matric and planning to enter first year in 2027 must:

• Obtain Matric exemption with university entrance.
• Achieve at least 60% in Mathematics.
• Mathematics Literacy is not accepted.
• Achieve at least 60% in English.
• Be entering first year in 2027.
• Intend to study towards an approved CA-stream qualification.

Requirements for First-Year University Students

Students applying to enter second year in 2027 must:

• Achieve at least 60% in Financial Accounting.
• Have achieved at least 60% in Mathematics in Matric.
• Have achieved at least 60% in English in Matric.
• Be studying towards an approved Chartered Accountancy qualification.
• Be entering second year in 2027.

Requirements for Second-Year University Students

Students applying to enter third year in 2027 must:

• Achieve at least 60% in Financial Accounting.
• Achieve at least 60% in Management Accounting.
• Be studying towards an approved Chartered Accountancy qualification.
• Be entering third year in 2027.

Requirements for Final-Year Students

Final-year students applying for postgraduate studies in 2027 must:

• Achieve at least 55% in all core modules.
• Be studying towards an approved Chartered Accountancy qualification.
• Be entering postgraduate studies in 2027.
• Have been accepted into a CTA programme.

Advantageous Skills and Attributes

The following are advantageous:

• Fluency in English.
• Strong communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Leadership potential.
• Determination.
• Drive.
• Commitment to success.

Required Documents for Matric Students

Matric applicants must submit:

• ID document.
• Grade 11 final results.
• Matric mid-year results.
• University acceptance letter on the institution’s letterhead.

Required Documents for First-Year Students

First-year university students must submit:

• ID document.
• Matric certificate.
• Full academic record.

Required Documents for Second-Year Students

Second-year students must submit:

• ID document.
• Full academic record.

Required Documents for Final-Year Students

Final-year applicants must submit:

• ID document.
• Full academic record.
• CTA programme acceptance letter.

Document Upload Requirements

Supporting documents should:

• Be uploaded in PDF format.
• Not be larger than 2MB.

Where a required supporting document is not yet available, applicants are instructed to submit their most recent highest completed academic results.

How to Apply for AGSA Bursary Programme 2027

Applications must be submitted online through the AGSA bursary application portal.

Click here to apply for Auditor-General of South Africa AGSA Bursary Programme 2027

Applicants should complete the online application and upload all compulsory supporting documents before submitting.

Bursary Application Closing Date

Applications close on:

15 October 2026

Applications submitted after the closing date will not be accepted.