Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) Bursary

Who can apply

• You must be a South African citizen
• You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
• You must be studying or intend on studying full-time towards one of the Chartered Accountancy qualifications listed above
• You must be studying or intend on studying at a University that is accredited by the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA)
• Matric students (applying for 1st year in 2027): You must achieve a Matric exemption with university entrance You must achieve a minimum result of 60% for Mathematics (NOT Mathematical Literacy) You must achieve a minimum result of 60% for English You must be entering your 1st year of study in 2027, towards one of the Chartered Accountancy qualifications listed above
• 1st year students (applying for 2nd year in 2027): You must achieve a minimum result of 60% for Financial Accounting You must achieve a minimum result of 60% for Mathematics (NOT Mathematical Literacy) and English in Matric You must be studying towards one of the Chartered Accountancy qualifications listed above You must be entering your 2nd year of study in 2027
• 2nd year students (applying for 3rd year in 2027): You must achieve a minimum result of 60% for Financial Accounting You must achieve a minimum result of 60% for Management Accounting You must be studying towards one of the Chartered Accountancy qualifications listed above You must be entering your 3rd year of study in 2027
• Final year students (applying for postgraduate studies in 2027): You must achieve a minimum result of 55% for all core modules of your qualification You must be studying towards one of the Chartered Accountancy qualifications listed above You must be entering your postgraduate studies in 2027 You must have achieved acceptance into the CTA programme
• You must be fluent in English (advantageous)
• You must have strong communication skills (advantageous)
• You must have excellent interpersonal skills (advantageous)
• You must have strong leadership potential (advantageous)
• You must be determined, driven and committed to success (advantageous)
• You must achieve a Matric exemption with university entrance
• You must achieve a minimum result of 60% for Mathematics (NOT Mathematical Literacy)
• You must achieve a minimum result of 60% for English
• You must be entering your 1st year of study in 2027, towards one of the Chartered Accountancy qualifications listed above
• You must achieve a minimum result of 60% for Financial Accounting
• You must achieve a minimum result of 60% for Mathematics (NOT Mathematical Literacy) and English in Matric
• You must be studying towards one of the Chartered Accountancy qualifications listed above
• You must be entering your 2nd year of study in 2027
• You must achieve a minimum result of 60% for Management Accounting
• You must be entering your 3rd year of study in 2027
• You must achieve a minimum result of 55% for all core modules of your qualification
• You must be entering your postgraduate studies in 2027
• You must have achieved acceptance into the CTA programme

How to apply

Applications are submitted directly to Auditor-General AGSA - we do not collect applications. Read the eligibility criteria, prepare your supporting documents, then complete your application on the official page.

Full details

Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) Bursary 2027

WHAT FIELDS OF STUDY DOES THE AGSA BURSARY COVER?

Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2027 academic year.

The AGSA bursary will be awarded for Chartered Accountancy studies, particularly the following qualifications:

• BCom Accounting CA stream
• Bachelor of Accounting CA stream
• BCompt

WHAT EXPENSES & BENEFITS DOES THE AGSA BURSARY COVER?

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: tuition fees, university accommodation, meals and prescribed books.

The bursary will also provide the following benefits: career-focused development, access to a SAICA-accredited training environment, the opportunity to gain practical experience while building a meaningful career and the chance to contribute to strengthening accountability and good governance in South Africa.

After graduation, bursary recipients will be required to complete their articles through a training contract with the AGSA.

WHAT ARE THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR THE AGSA BURSARY?

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):

HOW CAN I APPLY FOR THE AGSA BURSARY?

Applications must be submitted online at: AGSA Bursary Application 2027

Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the AGSA bursary.

WHAT DOCUMENTS MUST I SUBMIT FOR THE AGSA BURSARY?

Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your online application (the submission of these documents is compulsory - if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):

Matric students:

• ID document
• Grade 11 final results
• Matric mid-year results
• University acceptance letter (on institutions letterhead)

1st year students:

• ID document
• Matric certificate
• Full academic record

2nd year students:

• ID document
• Full academic record

Final year students:

• ID document
• Full academic record
• CTA programme acceptance letter

Application notes:

• Documents should be in pdf format and not larger than 2MB.
• If any of the supporting documents are not available, please submit your most recent highest completed academic results.

WHEN IS THE CLOSING DATE FOR THE AGSA BURSARY?

15 October 2026.

(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted - please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)

HOW CAN I CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER?

For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact AGSA directly:Bursary query contact form: https://apply.agsa.co.za/contactus

WHAT DOES THE AGSA DO?

The Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) has a history spanning more than a century, having been established in 1911. As South Africa’s supreme audit institution, AGSA plays an important role in promoting accountability and transparency by auditing government institutions and reporting on how public funds are managed and spent.

AGSA works with a range of professional and international organisations, including the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA), South African Institute of Government Auditors (SAIGA), Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA), and the International Organisation of Supreme Audit Institutions (INTOSAI).

The organisation also supports South Africa’s transformation objectives and is committed to advancing meaningful participation and empowerment within the economy. This includes supporting the principles and objectives associated with Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) and promoting good governance across the public sector.

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