Royal Bafokeng Holdings (RBH) Bursary South Africa 2026

 

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – ROYAL BAFOKENG HOLDINGS (RBH)

Royal Bafokeng Holdings (RBH) is a African community-owned investment holding company, who together with their sold shareholder, Royal Bafokeng Nation Development Trust (RBNDT), are responsible for preserving and growing the financial capital of the Royal Bafokeng Nation (RBN).

RBH has a dual mandate: to ensure that the Royal Bafokeng Nation (RBN) remains financially independent over the long-term, and to ensure sufficient income is generated to satisfy the social and infrastructural needs of the Nation for the Bafokeng people and those who live on RBN land.
 

ABOUT THE RBH BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

Royal Bafokeng Holdings (RBH) is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2026 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded to students residing in the Royal Bafokeng Nation (North West), for studies towards an Accounting Sciences (CA – Chartered Accountant Stream) qualification.
 

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MORE ABOUT THE RBH BURSARY PROGRAMME – SELECTION

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by no later than 9 January 2026 – if you do not receive any feedback by this date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.

www.zabursaries.co.za is committed to keeping you up to date with the latest bursary opportunities, and this article covers all details about the RBH Bursary.
 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ROYAL BAFOKENG HOLDINGS BURSARY

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 be under 35 years old
  • You must be currently unemployed
  • You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
  • You must have achieved a minimum of level 5 for Mathematics in Matric (Mathematical Literacy and Technical Mathematics learners are NOT considered)
  • You must have achieved a minimum of level 5 for English in Matric
  • You must have achieved a minimum of level 5 for Accounting in Matric
  • You must intend on studying towards a Accounting Sciences (CA – Chartered Accountant stream) qualification
  • You must have applied to study at a SAICA recognised and registered public university in South Africa
  • You must be entering your 1st year of study in 2026
  • You must NOT be receiving any other bursary/ student financial aid support/ NSFAS

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE ROYAL BAFOKENG HOLDINGS BURSARY

Applications must be submitted online at: Royal Bafokeng Holdings Bursary Application 2026

Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the RBH Bursary.
 

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 – not older than 3 months)
  • Grade 11 results and Matric Term 1 to 3 results (Certified Matric certificate must be submitted when received)
  • Proof of provisional or official acceptance at a SAICA-accredited public South African university
  • Proof of residence – Lekwalo la Kgosana (not older than 3 months)
  • Brief Curriculum Vitae
  • Motivational letter to support your application (read our tips on how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)

Note: all documents will undergo a verification and vetting process. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of their parents or guardians ID documents.
 

CLOSING DATE FOR THE RBH BURSARY

2 January 2026.
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)
 

CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER

For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact Royal Bafokeng Holdings (RBH) directly:
Recruiting officer
Email: graduate@bafokengholdings.com
(use the reference “2026 RBH CA bursary programme application” in your email subject line).
 

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

This bursary listing was last updated in December 2025.

SA Bursaries wishes you the best of luck with your application! Please remember to SHARE this page with anyone you know who may be in need of bursary funding.