Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) Bursary 2025

Are you a South African high school graduate or student passionate about accounting and contributing to public good? 

The Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) bursary program could be the perfect opportunity to launch your career as a Chartered Accountant.

The Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) is the supreme audit institution of South Africa.

AGSA ensures the accountability and transparency of government spending.

They achieve this by auditing and reporting on how taxpayer money is used.

Committed to transformation, AGSA actively supports the goals of Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE).

About the Auditor-General of South Africa Bursary

The AGSA bursary program specifically targets South African students pursuing Chartered Accountancy qualifications.

These qualifications include:

  1. BCom Accounting CA stream
  2. Bachelor of Accounting CA stream
  3. BCompt

The bursary offers comprehensive financial support, covering tuition fees, university accommodation, meals, and book allowances.

However, after graduation, recipients are required to serve articles or enter into a training contract with AGSA.

Auditor-General of South Africa Bursary Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the AGSA bursary, you must meet the following minimum requirements:

  1. Be a South African citizen
  2. Be currently in Matric (high school) or have completed Matric
  3. Be enrolled in, or intend to enroll in, a full-time Chartered Accountancy program at a SAICA-accredited university (South African Institute of Chartered Accountants)

Additional requirements based on your academic level:

  1. Matric students:
    • Achieve Matric exemption with university entrance.
    • Minimum 60% for Mathematics (not Mathematical Literacy) and English.
    • Entering your first year of study in 2025 towards a Chartered Accountancy qualification.
  2. First-year students:
    • Minimum 60% for Financial Accounting.
    • Minimum 60% for Mathematics (not Mathematical Literacy) and English in Matric.
    • Currently enrolled in a Chartered Accountancy program and entering your second year of study in 2025.
  3. Second-year students:
    • Minimum 60% for Financial Accounting and Management Accounting.
    • Currently enrolled in a Chartered Accountancy program and entering your third year of study in 2025.
  4. Final year students (applying for postgraduate studies):
    • Minimum 55% for all core modules of your current qualification.
    • Accepted into the CTA program (Chartered Accountant program).
    • Entering postgraduate studies in 2025 towards a Chartered Accountancy qualification.

The general requirements are as follows:

  1. Fluency in English
  2. Strong communication skills
  3. Excellent interpersonal skills
  4. Strong leadership potential
  5. Determined, driven, and committed to success

Auditor-General of South Africa Bursary Application Requirements

Applications for the AGSA bursary are submitted online only. Here’s how to apply:

  1. Visit the AGSA Bursary Application portal.
  2. Agree to the collection of personal information for the bursary application process.
  3. Register an account or log in to your existing account.
  4. Submit clear copies of the following supporting documents (ensure all documents are in PDF format and no larger than 2MB):
    • Matric students:
      • Certified copy of your ID document
      • Certified copies of Grade 11 final results and Matric mid-year results
      • University acceptance letter on the institution’s letterhead
    • First-year students:
      • Certified copies of your ID document and Matric certificate
      • Full academic record on the institution’s letterhead
    • Second-year students:
      • Certified copy of your ID document
      • Full academic record on the institution’s letterhead
    • Final year students:
      • Certified copy of your ID document
      • Full academic record on the institution’s letterhead
      • CTA program acceptance letter

If any supporting documents are unavailable, submit your most recent highest completed academic results.

How to Apply

The application portal typically opens in August for the following academic year.

Double-check the official AGSA website for exact dates and deadlines.

How to Contact

For any inquiries related to the Auditor-General of South Africa Bursary program, you can contact the Auditor-General of South Africa Bursary directly through the following methods:

  1. Bursary Query Contact Form
  2. AGSA Contact Page

Auditor-General of South Africa Bursary Closing Date

The closing date for the AGSA Bursary application for the 2025 academic year is October 15, 2024.

I strongly recommend submitting your application well before the deadline to ensure it is considered for review.