Royal Bafokeng Holdings Bursary 2026 – A Path to a Chartered Accountant Career
If you live in the Royal Bafokeng Nation in North West and want to become a Chartered Accountant, Royal Bafokeng Holdings (RBH) has a chance that could change your future. They are offering a full bursary for the 2026 intake of a BCom Accounting Sciences program that follows the CA‑stream. This scholarship will pay for everything you need to start your university studies, so you can focus on learning rather than worrying about money.
What the Bursary Covers
When you win this bursary you get:
- All registration and tuition fees – nothing extra to pay for your classes.
- Book allowance – enough money to buy the textbooks and study materials you need.
- Personal allowance – a monthly payment to cover living costs.
- One‑time laptop allowance – a brand‑new laptop to use for assignments and exams.
- Accommodation and meals – if you stay on campus, you’ll be housed and fed. If you prefer to live elsewhere, you can receive a living allowance instead.
In addition, there are a few extra perks:
- You might be offered paid work during school holidays.
- You will have the chance to meet and learn from experienced professionals in the accounting field.
- The bursary is awarded every year and can be renewed if you keep good grades.
You will know if you’ve been shortlisted by 9 January 2026. If you do not hear anything by that date, your application was not successful.
Who Can Apply
To be considered you must satisfy every one of these conditions:
- You are a South African citizen.
- You are under 35 years old.
- You are unemployed.
- You are either in Matric 2025 or have finished it already.
- You scored Level 5 (60–69%) in Mathematics. (Only the main Mathematics exam counts – not Maths Literacy or Technical Maths.)
- You scored Level 5 or better in English.
- You scored Level 5 or better in Accounting.
- You plan to study BCom Accounting Sciences (CA Stream) full‑time starting in 2026.
- You have applied to a SAICA‑recognised public university in South Africa.
- You will begin the first year of study in 2026.
- You are not currently receiving NSFAS, another bursary, or any financial aid.
- You live inside the Royal Bafokeng Nation.
Documents You Need to Submit
When you fill out the online application, you must attach clear copies of the following:
- A recent ID document (not older than three months).
- Your Grade 11 results and Matric terms 1–3 results.
- Your certified Matric certificate once you receive it.
- Proof that you have been accepted to a SAICA‑accredited university.
- A recent proof of residence in the Royal Bafokeng Nation (Lekwalo la Kgosana).
- A short CV.
- A motivational letter explaining why you want to pursue a CA career.
All documents will be checked thoroughly. If you are shortlisted, you will need to send ID documents for your parents or guardians as well.
How to Apply
- Go to the RBH bursary form on the Microsoft Forms page.
- Fill in all required fields and upload your documents.
- Submit the form before the deadline.
Start your RBH Bursary application here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=Ez50aLyCg0K_lTXWUfgrQg_m73NUNGtEjFEeWww0Cj5UOE84VjIxS0o3RE1JVkZMMENVTTNYOEFUWS4u&route=shorturl
The last day to submit your application is 2 January 2026. Applications received after this date will not be considered.
Why This Matters
Choosing a CA career can open doors to many job opportunities and a rewarding future. The RBH Bursary removes the financial barrier for students in the Royal Bafokeng Nation who are ready to dive into accounting studies. By covering tuition, living expenses, and providing mentorship, RBH wants to make sure you can succeed without extra stress.
If you meet the requirements, gather your documents, and hit the link above to start your application, you could be on your way to a bright future in accounting. Good luck!