Key Facts
- Status
- Applications Open
- Provider
- Field of Study
- Study Level
- Academic Year
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2027
- Application Closes
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Eligibility Requirements
- South African citizen
- Strong academic record
- Studying an undergraduate degree in a SARS priority field (Accountancy, Law, Economics, IT, Taxation, select Engineering or Science fields)
Documents Needed
- Certified copy of South African ID
- Academic transcript or Matric results
- Proof of registration or acceptance
- Completed application form (submitted via Career Wise)
About SARS Scholarship
The SARS Scholarship (formally the SARS Bursary Programme) is run by the South African Revenue Service (SARS) for high-achieving students in Chartered Accountancy, Auditing, Law, Economics, Information Technology, Taxation, and a range of Engineering and Science fields.
SARS administers applications through an external partner, Career Wise, rather than directly - so make sure any application you submit actually reaches Career Wise (Pty) Ltd through the specified email or postal channels, not just a general SARS careers inbox, since misdirected applications are a common reason otherwise-strong candidates are never reviewed.
Funding Details
The bursary covers the full cost of tuition fees, a living allowance, and prescribed textbooks, and bursary holders may be offered vacation work opportunities at SARS during their studies.
Where You Can Study
Any accredited South African university qualifies, provided your qualification falls within one of SARS's priority fields.
About SARS
SARS (the South African Revenue Service) is the government agency responsible for tax collection and customs administration in South Africa, based in Pretoria, and plays a central role in funding the state by collecting …
View full provider profile →- Address
- Lehae La SARS, 299 Bronkhorst Street, Nieuw Muckleneuk, Pretoria, 0181
- Phone
- 012 422 4000
Fields of Study & Who Can Apply
You must be a South African citizen with a strong academic record, pursuing an undergraduate degree in a SARS priority field: Chartered Accountancy, Auditing, Law, Economics, Information Technology, or Taxation, or Engineering fields including Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Geology, Industrial, Mechanical, Metallurgy, Mine Survey, and Mining, or Science fields including Accounting, Information Systems, Actuarial Science, Chemistry, and Computer Science.
Application Procedure
Apply directly with the provider using the official application link below, before the closing date.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does SARS manage applications directly?
No - applications are administered through an external partner, Career Wise (Pty) Ltd, so make sure your application reaches them through the specified channel, not a general SARS inbox.
What fields does the bursary cover?
Chartered Accountancy, Auditing, Law, Economics, IT, and Taxation, plus a defined set of Engineering and Science fields.
Does the bursary include work experience?
Bursary holders may be offered vacation work at SARS during their studies, alongside the funding itself.
Is this the same as the SARB Bursary?
No - this is a South African Revenue Service (tax authority) bursary, distinct from the South African Reserve Bank (central bank) bursary, which is a separate programme on this site.
