Royal Bafokeng Holdings (RBH) invites eligible students residing within the Royal Bafokeng Nation (North West) to apply for the RBH Bursary Programme 2026.
This bursary targets young people who want to pursue a Chartered Accountant (CA) career through a BCom Accounting Sciences CA-stream qualification at a SAICA-accredited university.
Bursary Closing Date: 2 January 2026
Field of Study: Accounting Sciences (CA Stream)
Study Level: 1st Year in 2026
What the RBH Bursary Covers
Successful applicants will receive full financial support, including:
- Registration & tuition fees
- Book allowance
- Personal allowance
- Once-off laptop allowance
- Accommodation and meals (residence) or a living allowance
Additional Benefits
- Paid vacation work may be offered
- Mentorship and industry exposure
- Bursary is awarded annually and may be renewed based on academic performance
Shortlisted candidates will be notified by 9 January 2026. If you do not receive feedback by then, consider your application unsuccessful.
Eligibility Requirements
To apply, you must meet ALL of the following criteria:
- Be a South African citizen
- Be under 35 years old
- Be unemployed
- Be currently in Matric (2025) or have already completed Matric
- Achieve a minimum Level 5 (60–69%) for Mathematics (NOT Maths Lit or Technical Maths)
- Achieve at least Level 5 for English
- Achieve at least Level 5 for Accounting
- Intend to study BCom Accounting Sciences (CA Stream) full-time in 2026
- Must have applied to a SAICA-recognised public university in South Africa
- Must be entering 1st year of study in 2026
- Must NOT receive any NSFAS, bursaries, or financial aid
- Must reside within the Royal Bafokeng Nation
Required Supporting Documents (Compulsory)
Upload clear copies with your online application:
- Certified ID document (not older than 3 months)
- Grade 11 results + Matric term 1–3 results
- Certified Matric Certificate (once available)
- Proof of provisional or final acceptance from a SAICA-accredited university
- Proof of residence – Lekwalo la Kgosana (not older than 3 months)
- Short CV
- Motivational letter
Note: All documents will undergo strict verification.
Shortlisted candidates must submit parents’/guardians’ ID documents.
How to Apply
Applications must be completed online via the official RBH bursary form:
Click here to apply for the Royal Bafokeng Holdings Bursary 2026
Closing Date
2 January 2026
Late applications will NOT be considered.