Cape Gate Erwin Robert Balde Bursary South Africa 2025

Are you a South African student with aspirations of becoming a Chartered Accountant (CA)? Do you need financial assistance to pursue your BCom (CA stream) degree?

If so, the Cape Gate Erwin Robert Balde Bursary Scheme could be perfect for you.

The Cape Gate Erwin Robert Balde Bursary Scheme is offered by Cape Gate (Pty) Ltd, a family-owned South African company.

The bursary program is named after Erwin Robert Balde, and it reflects the company’s commitment to supporting future generations of chartered accountants.

About the Cape Gate Erwin Robert Balde Bursary

This bursary scheme aims to provide financial assistance to deserving South African students enrolled in a BCom (CA stream) program at a recognized university in South Africa.

The bursary covers the full cost of tuition fees, residence fees (including meals) or a generous living-out allowance, a book allowance, a personal allowance, and a one-off computer allowance.

The bursary is awarded for the entire duration of your BCom (CA stream) degree, including Honours level, subject to satisfactory academic performance and fulfillment of all program requirements.

Cape Gate Erwin Robert Balde Bursary Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Cape Gate Erwin Robert Balde Bursary, you must meet the following criteria:

  1. Be a South African citizen.
  2. Be enrolled in a BCom (CA stream) program at a recognized university in South Africa.
  3. Have achieved a minimum aggregate mark of 65% in your matriculation exams, with Mathematics exceeding 70%.
  4. Demonstrate financial need and have no current financial assistance for your studies.
  5. Be willing to participate in a compulsory annual salaried vacation employment program at Cape Gate (Pty) Ltd during June/July or December/January.

Cape Gate Erwin Robert Balde Bursary Application Requirements

The application process for the Cape Gate Erwin Robert Balde Bursary is straightforward.

Here’s what you’ll need to submit:

  1. The official Cape Gate Erwin Robert Balde Bursary application form.
  2. Certified copies of your matriculation certificate reflecting your final results.
  3. A letter of acceptance from a recognized university in South Africa confirming your enrollment in a BCom (CA stream) program.
  4. Any documentation that supports your financial need (optional but recommended).

How to Apply

The application window for the Cape Gate Erwin Robert Balde Bursary for the 2024 academic year is now closed.

However, you can still use this information to prepare for the upcoming application cycle.

I recommend keeping an eye on the Cape Gate website and relevant university financial aid pages for announcements regarding the opening of the next application period.

Here’s how to submit your application once the application window opens:

  1. Download the application form from the Cape Gate website or access it through the links provided in the resources section below.
  2. Complete the application form carefully and accurately.
  3. Gather all the required supporting documents.
  4. Send the completed application form along with your supporting documents to Cape Gate via one of the following methods:
    • Fax: (016) 980 2225
    • Email: vdbergj@capegate.co.za or oosthuzr@capegate.co.za

How to Contact

For any inquiries regarding the Cape Gate Erwin Robert Balde Bursary Scheme, you can contact Cape Gate (Pty) Ltd through the following methods:

  1. Phone: (016) 980 2399 or (016) 980 2554
  2. Email: vdbergj@capegate.co.za or oosthuzr@capegate.co.za

Cape Gate Erwin Robert Balde Bursary Closing Date

The application deadline for the Cape Gate Erwin Robert Balde Bursary for the 2024 academic year was January 20th, 2024.

I will update this section with the new application deadline once it’s announced.