What it costs and how to pay
Accounting costs about R45,000 to R75,000 a year at a university. NSFAS, the Thuthuka bursary, and firm bursaries can pay for you.
Accounting has strong funding, including one of the biggest bursaries in the country.
Thuthuka Bursary (SAICA)
SAICA's famous bursary for Black African and Coloured students who want to become a CA(SA). It pays for your full studies. You need an Applicant Score of about 410 and at least 60% for Maths.
Learn more →NSFAS
NSFAS pays for accounting at public universities if your family earns under R350,000 a year.
Learn more →Firm and company bursaries
Big audit firms and companies give accounting bursaries, often with a training contract (articles) after you finish. Apply to the firms directly.
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When you have picked a way in, apply before the closing date.
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