About Accenture SA:
Accenture SA is the South African subsidiary of Accenture, a global IT services company with a presence in over 120 countries. Accenture SA, headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, has been operating in South Africa since 1971 and employs nearly 2,000 staff members in the country. The company primarily provides IT services to large businesses and government agencies, offering a wide range of services from digitization to automation to cloud services.
Accenture SA Education Trust Scholarships 2024-2025:
Accenture SA runs an education trust that provides scholarships to economically disadvantaged students who have a strong academic background. These scholarships are available to students in their second, third, or fourth year of study in specific fields for the academic year 2024-2025.
Eligible fields of study for the 2024-2025 scholarship include:
- BSc:
- Computer Science
- Computer Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Information and Knowledge Systems
- Information Systems
- Mechanical with Mechatronics Engineering
- BSc (Eng):
- Information Technology
- Electronic/Electrical (Light Current)
- BCom:
- Informatics
- Information Systems
- Stats and Data Science
- Computer Science
- Data Engineering:
- Big Data Analytics
- Post Graduate Diploma in Data Analytics and Business Intelligence
- BEng:
- Electronic or Electrical Comp Eng
- Information Engineering
- Micro Electronic Engineering
The scholarship covers various expenses, including registration fees, tuition fees, exam fees, prescribed book costs, accommodation (in residence only), meals, and a laptop allowance if needed. Recipients also receive mentorship during their studies.
Scholarship Eligibility Criteria:
To be eligible for the Accenture SA Education Trust Scholarship 2024-2025, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- South African citizenship.
- Completion of Matriculation.
- Enrollment in a full-time degree program in one of the specified fields of study.
- Studying at one of the following tertiary institutes:
- Stellenbosch University
- University of Johannesburg
- Rhodes University
- University of Cape Town
- University of Western Cape
- University of Pretoria
- University of Kwa-Zulu Natal
- University of the Witwatersrand
- Strong academic performance with an overall average of no less than 65%.
- Family household income between R 350,000 and 1 million.
Meeting these criteria does not guarantee selection, as the final decision rests with Accenture SA.
How to Apply:
To apply for the Accenture SA Education Trust Scholarships 2024, follow these steps:
- Submit the Online Application:
- Visit the Accenture online portal and create an account using your email address.
- Log in to your account and complete the application form, providing personal details, work experience, and other required information.
- Agree to the “Voluntary Disclosure” page.
- Review your application on the “Summary Page” before submission.
- Documents Required:
- Along with your application, submit the necessary documents, including:
- ID documents
- Matric final results
- Academic transcripts
- Academic records, including 2024-2025 progress reports or mid-year exam results
- Household proof of income (income tax return, payslips, pension receipt, etc.)
- Ensure that all documents are certified copies.
- Along with your application, submit the necessary documents, including:
- Submit Application:
- After a final review, submit your application.
- You will receive a confirmation message via email.
Closing Date:
The application deadline for the Accenture SA Education Trust Scholarships is June 30. Applications submitted after this date will not be considered. The list of selected scholarship recipients will be communicated via email shortly after the deadline.
Contact Details:
For any inquiries, you can contact the bursary provider through their Contact Us page.
