The Accenture Scholarship South Africa 2027 is now open for applications. If you are a South African citizen in your 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or Honours year of study in a Technology-aligned degree, with a 65% average, and your family income falls within the specified range, this opportunity could help you fund your education. Accenture helps the world’s leading enterprises reinvent by building their digital core and unleashing the power of AI to create value at speed. In this article, we will explain everything you need to know about the Accenture Scholarship South Africa 2027: who qualifies, what fields are covered, what expenses are included, and how to apply before the closing date.
About the Accenture Education Trust Scholarship
Accenture helps the world’s leading enterprises reinvent by building their digital core and unleashing the power of AI to create value at speed for organizations across industries. Our strategy is to be the reinvention partner of choice for our clients and lead in the safe, widespread adoption of AI, and to be the most client-focused, AI-enabled, great place to work in the world. We bring together the talent of our approximately 786,000 people with proprietary assets and platforms, deep process and industry expertise, and leading ecosystem relationships to deliver end-to-end solutions and measurable outcomes at scale.
The Accenture Scholarship South Africa 2027 invites students to apply for the Accenture Education Trust Scholarship for the 2027 academic year. The Accenture Education Trust helps students whose family income ranges from R350,000 to R1 million and NSFAS Post-Graduate Students with a Household Income of less than R300,000.
Organisation: Accenture Education Trust • Focus: Technology-aligned degrees • Type: Full scholarship • Academic Year: 2027
What Fields of Study Are Covered?
The Accenture Scholarship South Africa 2027 considers applications from students who wish to major in one of the following disciplines:
BSc
- Computer Science
- Computer Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Information and Knowledge Systems
- Information Systems
- Mechanical with Mechatronics Engineering
BSc (Eng)
- Information Technology
- Electronic / Electrical (Light Current)
BCom
- Informatics
- Information Systems
- Stats and Data Science
- Computer Science
Data Engineering
- Big Data Analytics
- Post Graduate Diploma in Data Analytics and Business Intelligence
BEng
- Electronic or Electrical Comp Eng
- Information Engineering
- Micro Electronic Engineering
Selected Universities
The Accenture Scholarship South Africa 2027 is available for students studying at the following universities:
- Rhodes University
- Stellenbosch University
- University of Cape Town
- University of Johannesburg
- University of Pretoria
- University of the Witwatersrand
- University of KwaZulu-Natal
- University of the Western Cape
What Expenses Does the Scholarship Cover?
Successful candidates for the Accenture Scholarship South Africa 2027 will receive a full scholarship. The bursary programme covers the following expenses:
- Registration fees
- Tuition fees
- Examination fees
- Meals
- Residence
- Book allowance for prescribed books
- A laptop
Note: In addition, the scholarship is backed up by ongoing mentorship.
Eligibility Requirements for the Accenture Scholarship South Africa 2027
Before you apply for the Accenture Scholarship South Africa 2027, check that you meet all the requirements below. If you miss any requirement, your application will not be considered.
- You must be a South African citizen
- You must have completed Matric
- You must be studying full-time towards one of the Technology-aligned degrees listed above
- You must be in your 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or Honours year of study
- You must be studying at one of the selected tertiary institutes listed above
- You must have a strong academic record with a minimum overall average of 65%
- Undergraduate students: Total family household income must be between R350,000 and R1 million per year
- Postgraduate NSFAS students: Total household family income must be less than R300,000 per year
Required Documents
Please attach the below 5 documents in order for your application for the Accenture Scholarship South Africa 2027 to be considered. Kindly attach all 5 pre-requisite documents in the CV/Resume attachment box.
- Certified copy of identity document
- Certified full academic record including 2026 mid-year exam results / progress report
- Certified copy of Grade 12 results
- Certified copy of proof of parents’/guardian’s earnings if less than R600K AND Latest Income tax return of parents’/guardian’s earnings less than R1M
- Copy of your curriculum vitae (CV)
Important Information
- The student must have a strong academic background with a cumulative average of above 65% in a study towards Technology-aligned degrees at select tertiary institutions in South Africa
- There is no confirmed closing date – apply as soon as possible
How to Apply for the Accenture Scholarship South Africa 2027
Follow these steps to submit your application for the Accenture Scholarship South Africa 2027. Applications are submitted online.
Step 1: Go to the Application Portal
Click the button below to go to the official Accenture application portal. Please quote the reference number R00344544.
Direct application link: https://www.accenture.com/za-en/careers/jobdetails?id=R00344544_en&title=ACCENTURE+EDUCATION+TRUST
Reference number: R00344544
Step 2: Register / Create an Account
Use your email address and create a password.
Step 3: Start Application
Please choose “Apply Manually”.
Step 4: My Information Page
Populate all fields. Note that family name is your surname.
Step 5: My Experience Page
Detail any part-time work experience (e.g., tutoring, promotions, etc.). Note that GPA indicates your academic average.
Step 6: Application Questions
These are standard and only for the purpose of the scholarship application. Please answer as follows:
- Q1: Yes
- Q2: No
- Q3: Yes
- Q4: Yes
- Q5: No
Step 7: Voluntary Disclosure Page
Complete all the required fields.
Step 8: Summary Page
View your application and click Submit to finalise your submission.
⏰ Closing Date for the Accenture Scholarship South Africa 2027: There is no confirmed closing date – apply as soon as possible.
Contact Information
If you have any queries related to the Accenture Scholarship South Africa 2027, please contact the Accenture Education Trust directly:
- Telephone: 011 208 3216
Accenture Scholarship South Africa 2027 – Quick Summary
- Organisation: Accenture Education Trust
- Scholarship Name: Accenture Education Trust Scholarship
- Academic Year: 2027
- Who can apply: South African citizens in 2nd-Honours year
- Fields of study: Technology-aligned degrees (Computer Science, Engineering, IT, Informatics, Data Science, etc.)
- Eligible universities: Rhodes, Stellenbosch, UCT, UJ, UP, Wits, UKZN, UWC
- Minimum academic requirement: 65% overall average
- Undergraduate household income: R350,000 – R1 million per year
- Postgraduate NSFAS household income: Less than R300,000 per year
- What is covered: Full scholarship (registration, tuition, exams, meals, residence, books, laptop)
- Additional benefit: Ongoing mentorship
- Required documents: Certified ID, academic record, Grade 12 results, proof of income, CV
- Application method: Online via Accenture careers portal
- Reference number: R00344544
- Closing date: Not confirmed – apply as soon as possible
Frequently Asked Questions About the Accenture Scholarship South Africa 2027
1. Can first-year students apply?
The Accenture Scholarship South Africa 2027 is for students in their 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or Honours year of study. First-year students are not eligible.
2. What is the household income requirement?
For undergraduate students, the total family household income must be between R350,000 and R1 million per year. For postgraduate NSFAS students, the household income must be less than R300,000 per year.
3. What is the minimum academic requirement?
The Accenture Scholarship South Africa 2027 requires a minimum overall average of 65%.
4. What does the scholarship cover?
The Accenture Scholarship South Africa 2027 is a full scholarship covering registration fees, tuition fees, examination fees, meals, residence, book allowance, and a laptop. It also includes ongoing mentorship.
5. Which universities are eligible?
The Accenture Scholarship South Africa 2027 is available for students at Rhodes University, Stellenbosch University, University of Cape Town, University of Johannesburg, University of Pretoria, University of the Witwatersrand, University of KwaZulu-Natal, and University of the Western Cape.
6. What is the closing date?
There is no confirmed closing date for the Accenture Scholarship South Africa 2027. You are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
7. How do I answer the application questions?
For the standard application questions, answer: Q1 – Yes, Q2 – No, Q3 – Yes, Q4 – Yes, Q5 – No.
8. Where can I find more technology and IT scholarships?
Visit EduFunds IT bursaries page or technology scholarships section for more funding opportunities.
Looking for more study funding? Explore all bursaries for 2027 on EduFunds.co.za
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