Accounting

Answer:

Great! If you're looking to pursue a scholarship in Accounting as a South African student, there are several strong international and local opportunities available for undergraduate or postgraduate studies.

Here’s a focused plan for how you can pursue a fully funded Accounting scholarship:

🎯 Step-by-Step Plan to Get a Scholarship in Accounting

✅ 1. Choose Your Study Level & Destination

• Undergraduate: If you haven’t completed a degree yet
• Postgraduate (e.g. Master’s in Accounting, Finance, or Auditing): If you already hold a degree
• Destination Countries: UK, USA, Canada, South Africa, Germany, Netherlands

🌍 Top Scholarships for Accounting (Open to South African Students)

🎓 1. MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program

• Where? University of Cape Town, University of Pretoria, African Leadership University, Sciences Po (France), McGill (Canada), and more.
• Field? Includes Business, Finance, and Accounting.
• Covers? Full tuition, visa, flights, housing, and a stipend.

• Eligibility:

  • South African or African citizenship
  • Strong academic results
  • Proven financial need
  • Leadership potential
• How to Apply: Through a partner university’s admissions and scholarship office.

🇬🇧 2. Chevening Scholarships (UK)

• Field? Any Master’s program, including Accounting, Auditing, and Financial Management.
• Covers? Full tuition, monthly living allowance, airfare, visa costs.

• Eligibility:

  • South African citizenship
  • Undergraduate degree (minimum 2:2)
  • Two years’ work experience (internship, part-time, or full-time)
  • Strong leadership or volunteer background
• Apply via: chevening.org

🇺🇸 3. Fulbright Foreign Student Program (USA)

• Field? Master’s or PhD in Accounting or Finance
• Covers? Tuition, living expenses, airfare, visa, health insurance

• Eligibility:

  • South African graduate with a completed degree
  • Academic excellence and community involvement
  • English proficiency
• Apply via: U.S. Embassy South Africa or fulbright.org.za

💼 4. SAICA Thuthuka Bursary (South Africa)

• Field? Chartered Accountancy (BCom Accounting, CA(SA) route)
• Covers? Tuition, textbooks, meals, accommodation, mentoring

• Eligibility:

  • South African, black or coloured students
  • Planning to study BCom CA-stream at a SAICA-accredited university
  • Financial need and academic merit
• Apply via: saica.org.za

📄 What You’ll Need to Apply

• Academic transcripts
• Passport or ID copy
• Updated CV
• Personal motivation letter
• Recommendation letters (from a teacher or employer)
• English test (IELTS/TOEFL – if applying abroad)

📅 When to Apply

• Local Bursaries (SAICA, etc.): Open mid-year (June–September)
• International Scholarships (Chevening, Fulbright): Open between August and November for the next academic year
• MasterCard Foundation: Deadlines vary by partner university

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