Key Facts
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2027
Eligibility Requirements
- South African citizen
- Enrolled full-time in a technology-aligned degree at a partner university
- In 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year of undergraduate study, or Honours (not 1st year)
- Minimum 65% cumulative academic average
- Household income between R350,000 and R1 million a year (undergraduate), or below R300,000 a year for NSFAS-funded postgraduate applicants
Documents Needed
- Certified copy of South African ID document
- Certified academic transcript or statement of results
- Proof of household income (e.g. payslips, tax documents, or an affidavit if unemployed)
- Proof of registration or acceptance at a partner university
- Updated CV, where requested
About Accenture Scholarship South Africa
The Accenture Scholarship South Africa, funded through the Accenture Education (SA) Trust, supports academically strong South African students studying towards technology-aligned degrees at a defined group of partner universities. It targets students already enrolled in their 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or Honours year of study - first-year applicants are not eligible.
It is a full-cost award: it covers registration, tuition and examination fees, a prescribed textbook allowance, a laptop allowance, and residence accommodation and meals for students who qualify. Selection weighs both academic performance and household financial need.
Two income bands apply depending on study level: undergraduate applicants need a total household income of between R350,000 and R1 million a year, while postgraduate applicants who are also NSFAS-funded need a household income below R300,000 a year.
Funding Details
Full funding for registration fees, tuition fees, examination fees, a prescribed textbook allowance, a laptop allowance, and accommodation and meals for students living in residence.
Where You Can Study
Available to students at a defined group of partner universities, including Rhodes University, Stellenbosch University, the University of Cape Town, the University of Johannesburg, the University of Pretoria, the University of the Witwatersrand, the University of KwaZulu-Natal, and the University of the Western Cape.
About Accenture Scholarship
Accenture is a global professional services company providing strategy, consulting, technology, and operations services across more than 120 countries. Its South African business serves clients across banking, telecommun…
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Fields of Study & Who Can Apply
- South African citizens studying full-time towards a technology-aligned degree (e.g. Computer Science, Engineering, IT, Informatics, Data Science)
- Students already in their 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or Honours year - not open to first-years
- A minimum cumulative academic average of 65%
- Household income within the applicable band for undergraduate or postgraduate applicants
Application Procedure
Apply directly with the provider using the official application link below, before the closing date.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can first-year students apply for the Accenture Scholarship?
No. It is only open to students already in their 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or Honours year of study - first-year applicants are not eligible.
What does the scholarship cover?
Registration, tuition, and examination fees, a textbook allowance, a laptop allowance, and accommodation and meals for students in residence.
What household income qualifies?
Between R350,000 and R1 million a year for undergraduate applicants, or below R300,000 a year for NSFAS-funded postgraduate applicants.
Which universities are covered?
A defined group of partner universities, including Rhodes, Stellenbosch, UCT, UJ, UP, Wits, UKZN, and UWC.
How do I apply?
Via the Accenture careers portal listing for the Accenture Education Trust scholarship.
