Institute of Management Accounting and Strategy Bursary South Africa 2025

Are you a South African citizen looking to pursue a career in accounting and finance but financial constraints are holding you back?

The Institute of Management Accounting and Strategy (IMAS) Bursary Program could be the answer you’ve been searching for. 

IMAS prides itself on delivering exceptional educational standards through both part-time and full-time study options.

They also provide convenient Live Virtual Classes, allowing students to learn from the comfort of their homes.

About the Institute of Management Accounting and Strategy Bursary

Offered in partnership with the Finance and Accounting Services SETA (FASSET), the IMAS Bursary Program awards financial support to 30 deserving unemployed graduates or matriculants (high school graduates) in South Africa.

The bursary specifically supports individuals pursuing studies towards either the Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA) or Chartered Management Accountant (CIMA) qualification.

The IMAS bursary covers a comprehensive range of expenses, including:

  1. Registration with the chosen professional accounting body
  2. Exemption fees (if applicable)
  3. Tuition fees
  4. Examination fees (limited to one attempt per subject)
  5. Subscription fees
  6. Study materials

Please note that the bursary does not cover expenses such as transportation, accommodation, or living allowances.

Institute of Management Accounting and Strategy Bursary Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the IMAS Bursary Program, applicants must meet the following strict criteria:

  1. South African citizenship
  2. Black South African descent (African, Coloured, or Indian) – a maximum of 20% of awards go to White students
  3. Completion of one of the following qualifications within the past two years (2020 or 2021):
    • Matric certificate
    • National Diploma
    • BCom Bachelor’s degree (all from recognized and accredited South African tertiary institutions)
  4. Currently unemployed status

Institute of Management Accounting and Strategy Bursary Application Requirements

Applications for the Institute of Management Accounting and Strategy Bursary Program are exclusively accepted online.

To ensure a complete and valid application, submit the following supporting documents along with your online form:

  1. Certified copy of your South African ID document
  2. Certified copy of your Matric certificate (if applicable)
  3. Certified copies of your academic transcript and graduation certificate (if applicable)
  4. Most recent tertiary results (official letterhead required)

How to Apply

Unfortunately, the specific application details for the 2025 bursary program haven’t been announced yet.

However, for reference, previous applications were submitted online.

We recommend checking the Institute of Management Accounting and Strategy website closer to the application opening date for the latest instructions.

How to Contact

For any inquiries related to the IMAS Bursary Program, you can contact the institute directly:

  1. Contact person: Thabang Matsena
  2. Telephone: 086 143 4333
  3. Email: thabang@imas-sa.co.za

Institute of Management Accounting and Strategy Bursary Closing Date

As of now, the application deadline for the 2025 IMAS Bursary Program remains unannounced.

I advise prospective applicants to monitor the IMAS website for updates on the upcoming application period.