Are you a high school student in South Africa dreaming of becoming a Chartered Accountant? The Old Mutual Chartered Accounting Bursaries 2026 offer a great chance for top learners. This program provides full support for your studies and a path to a job at Old Mutual.
Bursary Overview
The Old Mutual Chartered Accounting Bursary Programme targets students who aim to qualify as a Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)). It supports high achievers through their university years. After graduation, it leads straight into the Old Mutual Chartered Accounting Training (OMCAT) Programme with job options.
This bursary runs from Johannesburg, South Africa. The closing date for applications is 30 May 2026.
What the Bursary Covers
If selected, you get full help with costs. This includes tuition fees and study materials. The program also pays for meals and residence accommodation.
Students studying far from home receive return flights. Top performers earn extra rewards for good grades.
Eligibility Criteria
You must meet these rules to apply:
- Be a South African citizen.
- Score at least 70% in Mathematics.
- Get 60% in English Home Language or 70% in English First Additional Language.
- Gain acceptance at a SAICA-accredited university.
Approved schools include University of Cape Town, University of Johannesburg, University of Pretoria, University of the Witwatersrand, University of South Africa (UNISA), Stellenbosch University, Rhodes University, North-West University, University of KwaZulu-Natal, University of the Free State, University of the Western Cape, Nelson Mandela University, University of Fort Hare, and Milpark Business School.
You also need to commit to the OMCAT Programme after your degree.
Application Process
Applying takes several steps. Start by filling out the online form. Then download and complete the Bursary Motivation Form.
Next, send a one-page CV. You will do a gamified assessment, which has no time limit. Shortlisted applicants take psychometric tests.
Finalists attend a selection day with interviews. Winners get a provisional offer, based on final matric results and university acceptance.
Required Documents
Gather these items before applying:
- One-page CV.
- Completed Bursary Motivation Form.
- School reports from Grades 10 to 12.
- Matric certificate, if you have it.
- University acceptance letter, if available.
- Academic transcript, for current students.
- Certified copy of your ID.
How to Apply
Go online to submit your application. Apply for the Old Mutual Chartered Accounting Bursary Programme 2026 here.
Important Notes
If you are under 18, you need parental or guardian consent. The program favors applicants from previously disadvantaged groups or those with disabilities. Send complete applications only, as incomplete ones get rejected.
Why Choose Old Mutual Bursary
This opportunity covers all your study costs. It builds your career with training and job placement. You gain experience at a top African financial company.