The Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) has opened its Chartered Accountancy Bursary 2027, fully funding students who are studying, or plan to study, towards a CA(SA) qualification at a SAICA-accredited university. The bursary covers tuition, accommodation, meals and books, and is open to matric applicants as well as current BCom Accounting, Bachelor of Accounting and BCompt students. Applications close on 15 September 2026.
About the Programme
AGSA is South Africa’s supreme audit institution, responsible for auditing and reporting on how national, provincial and local government departments and public entities spend taxpayer money. That mandate depends entirely on a steady supply of qualified Chartered Accountants, which is why AGSA runs its own bursary programme rather than relying only on general accounting graduates from the open market.
The bursary is narrower than most accounting bursaries on the market: it specifically funds students on the CA(SA) pathway through a SAICA-accredited university, not general commerce or bookkeeping qualifications. In return for funding, bursary holders are generally expected to complete training articles with AGSA once they finish their studies, giving them direct entry into public-sector audit work at one of the most respected institutions in South African governance. For matriculants with strong marks in Mathematics and English, or current students already on the CA stream who need funding to continue, the AGSA bursary offers a direct, funded route into one of the most in-demand professional qualifications in the country.
What Is Covered
- Tuition fees
- University accommodation
- Meals
- Books
Who Can Apply (Eligibility)
- Studying or intending to study full-time towards Chartered Accountancy
- Enrolled, or planning to enrol, at a SAICA-accredited university
- Accepted routes include BCom Accounting CA stream, Bachelor of Accounting CA stream and BCompt
- Matric applicants need at least 60% in Mathematics and English
- First-year students applying for second-year support need over 60% in Financial Accounting
- Second-year students applying for third-year support need over 60% in Financial Accounting and over 60% in Management Accounting
- Final-year students applying for CTA or postgraduate support need at least 55% in all core CA-stream modules and acceptance into CTA
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Required Documents
- Copy of South African ID
- Matric results or latest Grade 12 results, where applicable
- Full academic record for university students
- CTA acceptance letter, for final-year students applying for postgraduate or CTA support
- Any additional documents requested by the AGSA bursary portal, uploaded in PDF format
How to Apply
- Open the AGSA bursary application portal.
- Create a new applicant profile or log in to your existing profile.
- Complete the online bursary application form.
- Upload your ID and the academic documents required for your study level.
- Review your application carefully before final submission.
- Submit before the closing date.
Closing Date
The closing date for the Auditor-General of South Africa Bursary 2027 is 15 September 2026. No late applications will be accepted.
Why It Matters
Becoming a Chartered Accountant is one of the clearest routes to financial stability in South Africa, but the CA(SA) pathway is also one of the most expensive qualifications a student can pursue once articles, board exams and years of study are added up. Most families cannot fund that journey without help, and general bursaries often run out of funding for accounting students specifically because demand for the qualification is so high.
AGSA’s bursary solves both problems at once: it is fully funded rather than partial, and it is reserved specifically for the CA(SA) stream, so accounting students are not competing against every other field of study for the same pool of money. Completing the bursary also comes with a built-in job, training articles at AGSA, which means graduates leave university with both a qualification and confirmed public-sector work experience at an institution that carries serious weight on any CA’s CV.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I apply if I am only starting matric exams this year?
Yes, matric applicants can apply provided they meet the minimum 60% requirement in Mathematics and English.
Does the bursary cover postgraduate CTA studies?
Yes, final-year students accepted into CTA or postgraduate CA studies can apply for that year of support.
Is Mathematical Literacy accepted instead of Mathematics?
No, AGSA requires Mathematics, not Mathematical Literacy, for matric applicants.
Do I have to work for AGSA after graduating?
Bursary holders are generally expected to complete training articles with AGSA after their studies. Confirmed during the application process.
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