Key Facts
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2027
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Eligibility Requirements
- South African citizen
- Studying, or planning to study, a CA(SA)-track qualification at a SAICA-accredited university
- Mathematics (not Mathematical Literacy)
- Meets the academic threshold for your current year of study
- Final-years need CTA programme acceptance
Documents Needed
- Certified copy of South African ID
- Matric results and academic transcript
- Proof of registration in a SAICA-accredited CA(SA) programme
- Proof of CTA programme acceptance, for final-year applicants
About Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) Bursary
The AGSA Bursary, funded by the Auditor-General of South Africa, fully funds students studying, or planning to study, towards a Chartered Accountancy (CA(SA)) qualification at a SAICA-accredited university.
AGSA funds this bursary because its entire constitutional mandate - auditing every government department, municipality, and public entity in the country - depends on a steady pipeline of qualified auditors, so treat this as effectively an early entry point into a career auditing government itself.
Funding Details
The bursary covers tuition fees, university accommodation, meals, and books in full.
Where You Can Study
Any SAICA-accredited South African university qualifies, provided your qualification is on the CA(SA) track.
About Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA)
The Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) is the supreme audit institution of the country, constitutionally mandated to audit and report on the finances of every national and provincial government department, municipali…
View full provider profile →Fields of Study & Who Can Apply
You must be a South African citizen studying, or intending to study full-time, towards a CA(SA) qualification (BCom Accounting CA stream, Bachelor of Accounting CA stream, or BCompt) at a SAICA-accredited university, with Mathematics (not Mathematical Literacy). AGSA accepts applications from 1st years entering 2nd year, 2nd years entering 3rd year, and final-years entering postgraduate CTA studies - final-year applicants need acceptance into the CTA programme specifically.
Application Procedure
Apply directly with the provider using the official application link below, before the closing date.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a work-back requirement?
Yes - you sign a training contract to serve articles with AGSA after qualifying, similar in structure to a Big Four audit firm's training contract.
Can final-year students apply?
Yes, provided you've been accepted into the CTA (postgraduate) programme.
What does the bursary cover?
Tuition fees, university accommodation, meals, and books.
When does this bursary close?
Applications open in August and typically close mid-October, though the current cycle's specific date is 15 September 2026 - apply early rather than waiting.
