VKB Group: Bursaries 2025

The VKB Group invites South African students to submit applications for the Bursary Programme for the academic year 2025.

Bursary application closing date: 31 August 2024

The VKB Group is inviting students to apply for their SAICA Student Bursary for the 2025 academic year. Bursaries will be awarded to students pursuing a SAICA-accredited qualification, aiming to become a qualified CA(SA). (Find the list of SAICA-accredited qualifications here).

More about the VKB Bursary Programme – Selection

Bursary recipients will be required to complete 3 weeks of vacation work per year at VKB Reitz. After graduation, bursary recipients must complete a 3-year SAICA trainee contract. The bursary will be renewed each year based on compliance with the terms and conditions of the bursary contract.

Eligibility Requirements for the VKB Bursary

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying for the bursary (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 towards a SAICA-accredited qualification.
• You must be working towards becoming a qualified CA(SA).
• You must be studying at a recognized and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa.
• You must possess the following skills: problem definition and analysis, decision making, critical thinking, communication, personal resilience, planning, influencing, analytical, time management, and collaboration.
• Students with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply for the VKB Bursary

Applications must be submitted online at: VKB Group Bursary Application 2025.

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

• ID document (certified copy)
• Curriculum Vitae (in PDF or Word format)
• Passport-sized photo (minimum size 300 x 300px)
• Matric certificate
• Full academic record including current year results