Royal Bafokeng Holdings offers a great chance for South African students from the Royal Bafokeng Nation to pursue a career as a Chartered Accountant. The Royal Bafokeng Holdings (RBH) Chartered Accountant Bursaries 2027 program funds studies in Accounting Sciences at SAICA-recognized universities. If you plan to start your first year in 2027, this could cover your tuition and help launch a strong career in finance.
About the RBH CA Bursary Programme
This bursary targets Grade 12 learners from the Royal Bafokeng Nation who want to become Chartered Accountants. It focuses only on the CA stream, a top profession in South Africa with high demand in auditing and business. The program supports students entering university for the first time next year.
Fields of Study Covered
The bursary funds Accounting Sciences in the CA stream only. You must gain acceptance to a SAICA-recognized public university. It covers your first year of studies in 2027.
The Chartered Accountant Career Path
Bursary recipients follow these steps to qualify as a CA(SA):
- Complete an Accounting Sciences degree.
- Earn an Honours or CTA qualification.
- Serve a SAICA training contract, known as articles.
- Pass board exams.
This funding gets you started on that path.
Who Can Apply?
To qualify, you must meet these basic rules:
- Hold South African citizenship.
- Belong to the Royal Bafokeng Nation.
- Have acceptance for Accounting Sciences (CA stream).
- Enter first year in 2027 at a SAICA-recognized university.
Academic Requirements
Your Grade 12 results need these minimums:
- Mathematics: Level 5 or higher.
- English: Level 5 or higher.
- Accounting: Level 5 or higher.
Note that Mathematical Literacy and Technical Maths do not count.
Funding Restrictions
You cannot hold this bursary with any other funding. This includes NSFAS, private bursaries, corporate ones, or SETA support. Check your current awards before applying.
Required Documents
Submit certified copies of:
- Your South African ID (less than 3 months old).
- Proof of residence from Lekwalo la Kgosana.
- Grade 11 results.
- Grade 12 Term 1-3 results.
- Matric certificate (when available).
- Proof of university acceptance (provisional or final).
Keep all copies clear and recent.
Benefits of Applying
This program provides funding for a sought-after qualification. It opens doors to a clear CA career track and jobs in finance. Long-term prospects are solid for Chartered Accountants.
Selection Timeline
- Applications close: 31 July 2026.
- Shortlisting feedback: By 31 August 2026.
No feedback by then means your application did not move forward.
How to Apply
Apply online here. Use the email [email protected] for questions. Put “2027 RBH bursary programme application” in the subject line.
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