Accenture Scholarship South Africa 2027

WHAT FIELDS OF STUDY DOES THE ACCENTURE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME COVER?

Accenture is inviting students to apply for the Accenture Education Trust Scholarship, for the 2027 academic year.

Scholarships will be awarded to high achievers, for studies towards these Technology-focused degrees:

  • Computer Engineering (BSc)
  • Computer Science (BSc)
  • Computer Science (BCom)
  • Data Engineering: Big Data Analytics
  • Data Engineering: Postgraduate Diploma in Data Analytics and Business Intelligence
  • Electronic Engineering or Electrical Computer Engineering (BEng)
  • Electronic Engineering or Electrical Engineering (Light Current) (BSc Eng)
  • Industrial Engineering (BSc)
  • Informatics (BCom)
  • Information and Knowledge Systems (BSc)
  • Information Engineering (BEng)
  • Information Systems (BCom)
  • Information Systems (BSc)
  • Information Technology (BSc Eng)
  • Mechanical with Mechatronics Engineering (BSc)
  • Micro Electronic Engineering (BEng)
  • Statistics and Data Science (BCom)

Students will be funded at the following selected universities:

  • Rhodes University
  • Stellenbosch University
  • University of Cape Town
  • University of Johannesburg
  • University of Pretoria
  • University of Witwatersrand
  • University of Kwazulu-Natal
  • University of Western Cape

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WHAT EXPENSES DOES THE ACCENTURE SCHOLARSHIP COVER?

Scholarship recipients will receive full funding, which will cover the following expenses: registration fees, tuition fees, examination fees, prescribed book allowance, laptop allowance, accommodation in residence and meals.

Students will also receive ongoing mentorship during the course of their studies.

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WHAT ARE THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR THE ACCENTURE SCHOLARSHIP?

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being 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 following selected tertiary institutes:
    • Rhodes University
    • Stellenbosch University
    • University of Cape Town
    • University of Johannesburg
    • University of Pretoria
    • University of Witwatersrand
    • University of Kwazulu-Natal
    • University of Western Cape
  • You must have a strong academic record
  • You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 65%
  • Undergraduate students: you must have a total family household income of between R350 000 and R1 million per year
  • Postgraduate NSFAS students: you must have a total household family income of less than R300 000 per year

HOW CAN I APPLY FOR THE ACCENTURE SCHOLARSHIP?

Applications must be submitted online at: Accenture Education Trust Scholarship Application 2027
(Reference number: R00344544)

Applicants must follow these steps to submit their application:
1) Create an account (with your email address and chosen password).
2) Login and select the “Apply Manually” option.
3) Fill in your personal information on the “My Information” page.
4) Fill in your previous working experience on the “My Experience” page (this includes any part time work experience, such as tutoring, promotions etc).
5) Answers all the questions on the “Application Questions” page (choose the following answers: Q1 = Yes, Q2 = No, Q3 = Yes, Q4 = Yes, Q5 = No).
6) Fill in the required fields on the “Voluntary Disclosure” page.
7) Submit your application after reviewing all the information on the “Summary Page”.

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WHAT DOCUMENTS MUST I SUBMIT FOR THE ACCENTURE SCHOLARSHIP?

Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your online application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):

  • ID document (certified copy)
  • Matric certificate (certified copy)
  • Full academic record, including 2026 mid-year exam results or progress report (certified copy)
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Parents or guardians proof of income, if earning less than R600 000 per annum (certified copies)
  • Parents or guardians latest income tax returns if earning less than R1 million per year

WHEN IS THE CLOSING DATE FOR THE ACCENTURE SCHOLARSHIP?

Not confirmed – apply ASAP.

(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)

Please do NOT contact the Accenture Education Trust if this scholarship has already closed. View our other bursaries open for application here: https://www.zabursaries.co.za/bursary-news/ 

HOW CAN I CONTACT THE SCHOLARSHIP PROVIDER?

For any queries related to this scholarship programme, please contact the Accenture Education Trust directly:
Tel: 011 208 3216

WHAT DOES ACCENTURE DO?

Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps organisations embrace digital transformation, adopt emerging technologies and improve business performance. Today, the company serves more than 9,000 clients across over 120 countries and employs approximately 799,000 people worldwide. Accenture has maintained a presence in South Africa since 1971, supporting both public and private sector organisations with innovative business and technology solutions.

The company delivers a broad range of services, including strategy and consulting, technology implementation, cloud computing, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, data analytics and managed operations. Its expertise spans more than 40 industries, including banking, insurance, healthcare, retail, communications, energy, natural resources, automotive, consumer goods, life sciences, public services, travel, media and high technology.

Accenture’s business is organised into five core areas: Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X, which focuses on digital engineering and manufacturing transformation, and Accenture Song, which specialises in customer experience, marketing, creative services and commerce solutions. Together, these business units help organisations innovate, modernise operations and achieve sustainable growth in an increasingly digital economy.

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