Royal Bafokeng Holdings (RBH) CA Bursary
Royal Bafokeng Holdings
Royal Bafokeng Holdings funds unemployed youth from the Royal Bafokeng Nation who want to qualify as Chartered Accountants. The bursary supports first-year students entering an Accounting Sciences degree in the CA stream at a SAICA-recognised public university.
- Amount
- Full cost of study
- Deadline
- Closed 31 July 2026
- Renewable
- Yes
Eligible Fields of Study
Royal Bafokeng Holdings supports students in the following disciplines
Eligibility Requirements
- ✓ South African citizen residing within the Royal Bafokeng Nation, North West province
- ✓ Unemployed youth under the age of 35
- ✓ Proof of residence known as Lekwalo la Kgosana
- ✓ Strong marks in Mathematics, English and Accounting
- ✓ Pure Mathematics at Level 5 or higher (Mathematical Literacy is not accepted)
- ✓ Accepted at a SAICA-recognised public university in South Africa
- ✓ Entering first year in 2027
- ✓ Not receiving NSFAS or any other bursary funding for the 2027 academic year
What's Included
- ✓ Tuition fees covered
- ✓ Accommodation support
- ✓ Books and stationery allowance
- ✓ Pathway towards qualifying as a Chartered Accountant
- ✓ Support from the Royal Bafokeng Nation development programme
How to Apply
Steps to complete your Royal Bafokeng Holdings bursary application
- 1
Download the 2027 RBH Bursary Programme application form
- 2
Obtain your Lekwalo la Kgosana proof of residence
- 3
Complete the form and attach all certified supporting documents
- 4
Submit the online application before 31 July 2026 at 23:59
- 5
If you have not received feedback by 31 August 2026, consider your application unsuccessful
Required Documents
- 📄 Certified ID copy
- 📄 Lekwalo la Kgosana (proof of residence)
- 📄 Certified matric results or latest academic record
- 📄 Proof of acceptance at a SAICA-recognised university
- 📄 Proof of household income
- 📄 Curriculum vitae
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who can apply for the RBH CA bursary?
- Unemployed South African youth under 35 who reside within the Royal Bafokeng Nation in North West province, entering first year in 2027 towards an Accounting Sciences qualification in the CA stream.
- Is Mathematical Literacy accepted?
- No. Only pure Mathematics at Level 5 or higher is accepted.
- Can I hold this alongside NSFAS?
- No. Applicants must not be receiving NSFAS or any other bursary funding for the 2027 academic year.
- When will I hear back?
- Applications close 31 July 2026 at 23:59. If you have not received feedback by 31 August 2026, you should consider your application unsuccessful.
2027 applications have closed
The 2027 application window closed on 31 July 2026.
Check Royal Bafokeng Holdings's official site for the next application window.
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Check Royal Bafokeng Holdings's official siteInformation verified 2026-07-22. Always confirm details on the funder's official website before applying.
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