The Accenture Education Trust Scholarship is a fantastic opportunity for high-achieving South African students pursuing technology-related degrees. This scholarship supports students with financial need, aiming to bridge the gap and empower them to achieve their academic goals.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the Accenture Education Trust Scholarship, you must meet the following criteria:
- Be a South African citizen.
- Be enrolled full-time in an eligible technology-aligned degree program at a select tertiary institution in South Africa (specific institutions will be listed during application).
- Be in your second, third, fourth year of undergraduate studies or Honours year.
- Possess a strong academic background with a cumulative average of above 65%.
- Demonstrate financial need:
- Undergraduate applicants: Family income must range between R350,000 and R1 million per year.
- NSFAS-funded postgraduate students: Household income must be less than R300,000 per year.
Requirements
The application for the Accenture Education Trust Scholarship will likely require the following documents:
- Certified copy of your South African identity document.
- Certified full academic record, including any mid-year exam results or progress reports.
- Certified copy of your Grade 12 results.
- Certified proof of your parents’/guardian’s earnings (if applicable). This may include documents like payslips or latest income tax returns depending on your family income range.
- A copy of your curriculum vitae (CV) or resume.
How to Apply
Applications for the Accenture Education Trust Scholarship typically open in May https://www.accenture.com/za-en/careers/local/accenture-scholarships-south-africa. Keep an eye on Accenture’s South African careers page (https://www.accenture.com/za-en/careers/local/accenture-scholarships-south-africa) for the application announcement in May 2024. The application process will likely be conducted online through their careers portal.
Remember to check the official application portal for the most up-to-date requirements when applications open.
