About Nelson Mandela University
Nelson Mandela University, formerly known as Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, was established in 2005 through the merger of three institutions: the Port Elizabeth campus of Vista University, the University of Port Elizabeth (UPE), and the PE Technikon. With its roots dating back to 1882, the university has seven faculties offering a wide range of study programs, including Business and Economic Sciences, Engineering, Education, Built Environment and Technology, Humanities, Law, Science, and Health Sciences.
Tegkor/Nelson Mandela University Accounting Bursary 2026-2027
Nelson Mandela University is offering the Tegkor/NMU Accounting Bursary for undergraduate and postgraduate Accounting students. The bursary covers various fields of study and provides financial support to eligible students.
Bursary Value:
- Up to R12,500 for first-year students
- Up to R7,500 for second and third-year students
- Up to R7,500 for postgraduate students
Eligibility Criteria:
1st-year students:
- South African citizen
- Completed Matriculation
- Minimum of 80% in Mathematics
- Minimum Applicant Score (AS) of 420
- Accepted to study BCom Accounting or BCom Accounting Sciences
- Household income between R350,000 and R600,000 per year (preference)
2nd and 3rd-year students:
- South African citizen
- Studying BCom General Accounting or BCom Accounting (Chartered Accounting)
- Second or third year of full-time study in 2026-2027
- Minimum of 70% for first-year OR minimum of 65% for second-year
- Social contribution during 2021
- Household income between R350,000 and R600,000 per year (preference)
Postgraduate students:
- South African citizen
- Enrolled in postgraduate program at NMU for 2022
- Minimum weighted average of 60% in third year OR 55% in PGDA program
- Household income between R350,000 and R600,000 per year (preference)
How to Apply:
Apply online at Tegkor/NMU Bursary Application 2026-2027 and submit required documents.
Required Documents:
- Identification document (copy)
- Parent/guardian proof of income
- Matriculation results or certificate (1st-year students)
- Complete transcripts/academic records (2nd and 3rd-year, postgraduate students)
- Record of contributions to society (2nd and 3rd-year students)
- Proof of income from parent/guardian (postgraduate students)
Closing Date:
Application deadline is 31 March.
Contact Details:
For inquiries, contact Mrs. Ayesha Le Roux (Lecturer: Taxation 3) at:
- Telephone: 041 504 2154
- Email: ayesha.leroux@mandela.ac.za
