Are you a high-achieving student with big dreams and limited financial means? Accenture South Africa wants to invest in your potential. The Accenture Education Trust Scholarship Programme 2026 is now open for applications — and it could be your gateway to a future in the tech-driven world of tomorrow.
Why This Scholarship Matters
This isn’t just another bursary. The Accenture Education Trust is designed for students who are not only academically gifted but also determined to break barriers and build a meaningful career in technology and engineering. Whether you’re just stepping into your second year or heading into honours, this scholarship supports you through the finish line — and beyond.
Who Should Apply?
If you’re currently studying at one of South Africa’s top universities and your household income is within the specified limits, you might be exactly who Accenture is looking for.
To qualify, your household income must be:
- Between R350,000 and R1 million per year
- Or below R300,000 per year if you are an NSFAS or postgraduate applicant
This support goes beyond covering tuition. It includes:
- Registration, exams, and all prescribed books
- Accommodation and meals
- A laptop
- Structured mentorship, career guidance, and emotional support
What Can You Study?
The scholarship covers a wide range of technology-aligned degrees, including:
BSc Degrees
- Computer Science
- Computer Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Information and Knowledge Systems
- Mechanical with Mechatronics Engineering
BSc Engineering
- Information Technology
- Electrical/Electronic Engineering (Light Current)
BCom Degrees
- Informatics
- Information Systems
- Data Science
- Computer Science
- Data Engineering
- Big Data Analytics
Postgraduate Studies
- Postgraduate Diploma in Data Analytics and Business Intelligence
BEng Degrees
- Electronic/Electrical Computer Engineering
- Information Engineering
- Micro Electronic Engineering
Universities Covered
Applicants must be studying at one of these institutions:
- University of Cape Town (UCT)
- University of the Witwatersrand (Wits)
- University of Johannesburg (UJ)
- University of Pretoria (UP)
- Stellenbosch University
- Rhodes University
- University of the Western Cape (UWC)
- University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN)
Who Is Eligible?
To apply, you must:
- Be in your 2nd, 3rd, 4th year, or Honours level in 2026
- Have a minimum average of 65%
- Be enrolled in a qualifying tech-aligned degree
- Meet the household income criteria
- Submit all the required documents
What You Need to Submit
Make sure to gather the following documents — all are mandatory:
- Certified copy of your South African ID
- Certified academic transcripts, including your latest progress report
- Certified Grade 12 results
- Certified proof of household income (recent payslips if under R600k; SARS tax return if under R1m)
- A complete CV
Important: Combine all documents into one single PDF and upload it in the CV/Resume section during the application.
How to Apply
Click here to apply for the Accenture Education Trust Scholarship 2026
Follow these steps carefully:
Click here to apply for the Accenture Education Trust Scholarship 2026
- Register using your email and create a secure password
- Select Apply Manually
- Fill in the My Information section (use your surname as your family name)
- Complete the My Experience section — include part-time work if you’ve done any
- Answer the Application Questions exactly as follows:
- Q1: Yes
- Q2: No
- Q3: Yes
- Q4: Yes
- Q5: No
- Fill in the Voluntary Disclosure section
- Review your application and submit
Don’t delay — applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and the sooner you apply, the better your chances.
This is more than a scholarship. It’s a springboard into one of the world’s most dynamic industries. If you’re serious about shaping the future, Accenture wants to help you build it.