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Accenture Education Trust

Accenture Scholarship

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Value

Full tuition, residence, books, laptop & stipend

Level

2nd year to Honours

For

SA citizens at 8 partner universities

Sector

Information Technology

Type

Full-cost bursary

About this bursary

The Accenture Education Trust Scholarship offers full financial support to high-achieving South African students pursuing degrees in technology and engineering. The bursary pays for tuition, registration, residence accommodation, daily meals, textbooks, and a laptop allowance.

This programme focuses on senior undergraduate and Honours students studying at selected South African universities. Beyond funding, successful candidates benefit from structured professional mentorship throughout their academic journey to help prepare them for the tech industry.

Specific family income criteria apply to both undergraduate and postgraduate applicants. Candidates must also meet academic minimums and study at one of eight approved public universities.

Courses of study covered

BSc Computer Engineering
BSc Computer Science
BCom Computer Science
Data Engineering: Big Data Analytics
Postgraduate Diploma in Data Analytics and Business Intelligence
BEng Electronic Engineering or Electrical Computer Engineering
BSc Eng Electronic Engineering or Electrical Engineering (Light Current)
BSc Industrial Engineering
BCom Informatics
BSc Information and Knowledge Systems
BEng Information Engineering
BCom Information Systems
BSc Information Systems
BSc Eng Information Technology
BSc Mechanical with Mechatronics Engineering
BEng Micro Electronic Engineering
BCom Statistics and Data Science

What the bursary covers

Full registration and tuition fees
Examination fees
Prescribed textbook allowance
Laptop allowance
University residence accommodation and meals
Ongoing academic and career mentorship

Who can apply

You qualify if

  • South African citizenship is required.
  • Applicants must have completed matric.
  • You must be enrolled full-time in an eligible technology or engineering degree.
  • You must be in your 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or Honours year of tertiary study.
  • You must study at Rhodes, Stellenbosch, UCT, UJ, UP, Wits, UKZN, or UWC.
  • Candidates must hold an overall academic average of at least 65%.
  • Undergraduate applicants require a gross family income between R350 000 and R1 million per year.
  • Postgraduate NSFAS applicants must have a total household income below R300 000 annually.

You do not qualify if

  • First-year undergraduate students cannot apply.
  • Students attending unlisted or private institutions are ineligible.
  • Applicants with an overall academic average under 65% will not be considered.
  • Non-South African citizens are not eligible.

Documents you need to submit

  • Certified copy of South African identity document
  • Certified copy of Matric certificate
  • Certified copy of full official academic record including recent mid-year results
  • Updated Curriculum Vitae
  • Certified proof of household income if parents earn under R600 000 yearly
  • Latest income tax returns if parents earn under R1 million yearly

Provide clear certified copies of all supporting documents.

How to apply

  1. 1
    Go to the official Accenture career portal listing for job reference R00344544.
  2. 2
    Create an account using a valid email address and password.
  3. 3
    Sign in and choose the option to apply manually.
  4. 4
    Enter your personal details on the My Information screen.
  5. 5
    Provide previous work or part-time experience on the My Experience page.
  6. 6
    Answer all questions on the Application Questions screen as instructed in the guidelines.
  7. 7
    Complete the Voluntary Disclosure section, check your summary, and submit your form.

Ensure all details match your uploaded documentation before submitting.

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Last verified: September 2026   ·   Category: General   ·   Reviewed by grantZA Editorial
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