The PwC CA Bursaries 2027 are open for aspiring Chartered Accountants. PwC South Africa confirms that bursary applications are open from 1 July 2026 to 31 August 2026.
At a glance
Sponsor/host: PwC South Africa
Opportunity type: Chartered Accountancy bursary
Who it’s for: Grade 12 learners, undergraduate students and students planning CTA / PGDA studies
Study level: Grade 12, undergraduate and CTA / PGDA route
Field: Chartered Accountancy / SAICA-accredited accounting studies
Closing date: 31 August 2026
Last verified: 9 July 2026
High-value notes (read this first)
PwC’s bursaries are for accounting students who intend to qualify as Chartered Accountants. The official page states that the bursary support is linked to academic performance and financial need.
Matriculants and university students use separate PwC application routes, so applicants should choose the correct portal before submitting.
About the sponsor
PwC South Africa is part of the global PwC professional services network. Its bursary programme supports aspiring Chartered Accountants and connects successful students to future training and career development within PwC.
Sponsor/entity link: PwC CA bursaries page
What it covers
PwC lists two main bursary support routes: an academic achievement award, which is a fixed amount including a book allowance paid to the university towards tuition, and a tuition and/or accommodation bursary. For students with very high financial need, PwC may also cover a percentage of accommodation costs and a once-off living allowance.
Eligibility
- Must be a South African citizen with a valid ID number
- Must be committed to studying towards a Chartered Accountancy qualification
- Matriculants must intend to study full-time at a SAICA-accredited institution
- Matriculants need at least a B-symbol for Mathematics and English and an overall average of 75%; Maths Literacy is not accepted
- University students must be studying full-time towards a CA qualification at a SAICA-accredited institution
- First- and second-year students need an average of at least 70%
- Third- and fourth-year students need an average of at least 65% and must qualify for honours according to the relevant university requirements
- PwC does not fund bridging courses used to enter a SAICA-accredited qualification
Documents to prepare
- Certified ID
- Certified Matric certificate
- Official university transcript for university students
- For each parent or guardian: three payslips or official bank statements, or an affidavit if unemployed
- Any additional documents requested in the PwC application portal
Closing date
31 August 2026.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Applying for a non-CA or non-SAICA-accredited study route
- Choosing the wrong PwC applicant portal
- Submitting without official transcripts or certified documents
- Applying with Maths Literacy instead of Mathematics
- Waiting until the end of August to gather parent/guardian income documents
How this opportunity was verified
Verified against PwC South Africa’s current CA bursaries page, including the 1 July to 31 August 2026 application window, eligibility criteria, bursary support routes and required documents.
How to apply
- Open the PwC CA bursaries page.
- Use the Matriculants application link if you are at school, or the University students application link if you are already studying.
- Prepare certified documents, academic records and household-income documents.
- Complete the correct PwC online application.
- Submit before the closing date.