PwC Bursaries

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PwC Chartered Accountant Bursaries

At PwC, we offer bursaries to aspiring chartered accountants, providing various levels of support while students focus on their studies. We believe in growing a community of solvers and are proud to support more than 500 students annually. Our bursaries are tailored to meet both academic performance and financial need.

Grow with PwC

Becoming a Chartered Accountant (CA) is just the beginning at PwC. After completing your studies, you can further your career by completing your training and obtaining your professional qualification with us.

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Who Can Apply?

We encourage students with a strong academic track record to apply. This includes:

  • Grade 12 students intending to pursue a Chartered Accountancy qualification.
  • Undergraduate students studying towards a CA qualification.
  • CTA/PGDA students.

Our bursaries are awarded based on both academic merit and financial need.

Types of Bursaries

  1. Academic Achievement Award
    • A fixed amount, including a book allowance, paid directly to the university to cover part of your tuition.
  2. Tuition and/or Accommodation Bursary
    • Covers between 20% to 100% of your tuition costs along with a book allowance.
    • For students with high financial need, this bursary may also cover between 20% to 100% of accommodation costs and a once-off living allowance.
    • The bursary award is determined using a sliding scale based on your academic performance and financial need.

Bursary Application Dates

  • Applications for 2024 open on 1 July 2024 and close on 31 August 2024.

Selection Requirements

To be selected for a PwC bursary, applicants must meet the following requirements:

  1. Good Interpersonal Skills
    • You should demonstrate the ability to work well with others.
  2. Problem Solving
    • You must be able to assess situations and develop solutions independently.
  3. South African Citizenship
    • You need to be a South African citizen with a valid ID number.
  4. Leadership Skills
    • Demonstrate leadership ability, whether through a strong personality or the ability to present ideas clearly.
  5. Teamwork
    • Show that you can collaborate effectively with others and appreciate the importance of teamwork.

Academic Requirements

For Matriculants

  • Commitment to studying full time towards a Chartered Accountancy qualification.
  • Must study at a SAICA-accredited institution.
  • A minimum of a B-symbol in Mathematics (not Maths Literacy) and English (first or second language).
  • An overall average of 75% or higher.

For University Students

  • Must be pursuing a Chartered Accountancy qualification full-time at a SAICA-accredited institution.

Required Documents

Ensure you have the following documents ready before starting your application:

  • A valid South African ID.
  • Proof of academic results.

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