Want to become a Chartered Accountant?
Royal Bafokeng Holdings (RBH) is opening a scholarship for students who live inside the Royal Bafokeng Nation in the North West. If you’re about to finish high school or already finished, and you’re thinking about a career in accounting, this bursary is for you. It will pay for everything you need to start a BCom Accounting Sciences CA‑Stream degree at a South African university that the SAICA (South African Institute of Chartered Accountants) recognises.
What the Bursary Gives You
If you win the scholarship, you will receive full financial support for the first year of your university study in 2026. Here’s what that includes:
- Tuition and registration fees – all of the money you normally pay to get into university.
- Books – a set amount to buy textbooks and study materials.
- Personal allowance – a small monthly fund to cover everyday expenses.
- Laptop allowance – a one‑time gift of a laptop so you can work and study.
- Housing and meals – you can live in a university residence and get your meals, or you can choose a living allowance instead.
You’ll also get some extra perks:
- Paid vacation work may be offered during breaks so you can gain practical experience.
- Mentoring and industry exposure – you’ll be paired with professionals who can guide you.
- The bursary is renewable each year if you keep good grades.
If your application is shortlisted, you will hear back by 9 January 2026. If you do not hear anything by that date, your application will be considered unsuccessful.
Who Can Apply
To be eligible, you must satisfy every requirement below:
- Be a South African citizen.
- Be under 35 years old.
- Be unemployed at the moment.
- Either be in your final year of high school (Matric 2025) or already finished it.
- Score at least Level 5 (60‑69 %) in Mathematics – this must be the regular math test, not Maths Lit or Technical Maths.
- Score at least Level 5 in English.
- Score at least Level 5 in Accounting.
- Plan to study BCom Accounting Sciences (CA Stream) full‑time in 2026.
- Have applied to a SAICA‑recognised public university in South Africa.
- Will be entering first year of that degree in 2026.
- Must not already receive any NSFAS help, bursaries, or other financial aid.
- Must live inside the Royal Bafokeng Nation.
Documents You Need
When you fill out the online application, you’ll have to upload clear copies of each of these documents:
- Certified ID – not older than 3 months.
- Grade 11 results and Matric term 1‑3 results.
- Certified Matric Certificate (once you get it).
- Proof of provisional or final acceptance into a SAICA‑accredited university.
- Proof of residence – a recent document from “Lekwalo la Kgosana” not older than 3 months.
- A short CV that lists your education, skills and any work or volunteer experience.
- A motivational letter that explains why you want to study accounting and what you hope to achieve.
All documents will be checked carefully. If you get a spot, you’ll also need to send your parents’ or guardians’ ID copies.
How to Apply
All steps happen online. Here’s what you need to do:
- Click the link to open the official RBH bursary form:
Apply for the Royal Bafokeng Holdings Bursary 2026 - Fill in all the required fields. Make sure your information matches your documents.
- Attach the documents listed above. Double‑check that each file is clear and not blurry.
- Submit the form before 2 January 2026. Late submissions will not be accepted.
Deadline
Mark your calendar: the last day to submit is 2 January 2026. Don’t wait until the last minute – upload your application and documents early to avoid any technical glitches.
Final Thoughts
This bursary is a great chance for a young person from the Royal Bafokeng Nation to jump straight into a Chartered Accountant career path. With full financial backing, you can focus on learning without worrying about tuition or living costs. If you meet the conditions and finish the application on time, you could be on your way to a bright future in accounting. Good luck, and make sure you send in all the required paperwork by the deadline.