DESCRIPTION
Students who want to pursue higher accounting courses can apply for the Auditor General South Africa (AGSA) bursary. All individuals who fit the criteria outlined by the AGSA office are welcome to apply for assistance for their academic pursuits for the 2023 academic year.
No application will be denied due to race or creed because the bursary is available to people of all races and skin tones. Candidates must demonstrate both academic success and their inability to pay for their courses.
ABOUT THE BURSARY
The highest auditing office in the nation is still the Office of the Auditor General of South Africa (AGSA). It was established in 1911 to examine strategic government objectives, programs, and initiatives and to address concerns that were found during our auditing work.
In accordance with Section 181(5) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, AGSA is answerable to the National Assembly. The primary goal of AGSA is to reduce auditing expenses, manage overheads, enhance debt collection, and reinvest in industries that are growing, including performance auditing.
Bursary Available
- Bachelor Commerce Accounting (CA stream)
- Bachelor of Accounting (CA stream)
- BComp
Bursary Eligibility
- Students who have been accepted to a university to pursue Chartered Accountancy subjects of study are eligible to apply for the AGSA bursary. These include the BCompt, Bachelor of Accounting, and CA streams in the Bachelor of Commerce. A university that has been accredited by the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants is required for study.
- This scholarship is only available to citizens of South Africa.
- As per the bursary contract you entered into during your studies, you can be compelled to serve articles at the AGSA office after you graduate.
Required Skills
- must be proficient in English with strong communication skills
- must have good interpersonal skills
- must have a drive, determination and commitment to succeed
- must have strong leadership potential
Matric Applicants:
- Must obtain matric exemption and university acceptance
- Must obtain at least 60% for English
- Must obtain at least 60% for Mathematics (not Maths literacy)
Requirements for University students:
- 1st year students:
- Obtain over 60% for Financial Accounting
- 2nd year students:
- Obtain over 60% for Financial Accounting
- Obtain over 60% for Managerial Accounting
- 3rd and final year students:
- Obtain over 60% for Financial Accounting
- Obtain over 60% for Managerial Accounting
- Obtain over 60% for Taxation
- Obtain over 60% for Auditing
- Must obtain over 60% pass in all subjects.
How To Apply
Applicant are discouraged from sending their original copies when they submit their applications. Certified copies must be sent
Matric Applicants:
- Your ID document (certified copy)
- Grade 11 final results (certified copy)
- Matric mid year results (certified copy)
- University acceptance letter (on institutions letterhead)
First year university students:
- A certified copy of your ID document
- A certified copy of your matric certificate
- Full academic record (on institutions letterhead)
Second year university students:
- A certified copy of your ID document
- Full academic record (on institutions letterhead)
Final year university students:
- A certified copy of your ID document
- Full academic record (on institutions letterhead)
- CTA programme acceptance letter
Applications must be submitted on AGSA Bursary Application
Contact Details:
Physical Address: 300 Middel Street, New Muckleneuk, Pretoria, South Africa
Postal Address: PO Box 446 Pretoria 0001
Telephone: 012-426-8000
Fax: 012-426-8257
Email: agsa@agsa.co.za
