Are you a student with a passion for technology and a drive for academic excellence? Accenture’s 2024 Scholarships are now open, providing a golden opportunity for high-achieving individuals to further their studies in technology-aligned degrees. Here’s your chance to propel your education to new heights with a full scholarship backed by ongoing mentorship.
Who Qualifies?
Accenture Education Trust extends its support to students with family incomes ranging from R 350,000 to R 1 million. Additionally, NSFAS Post-Graduate Students with a Household Income of < R300k are eligible to apply. To be considered, you should have a strong academic background with a cumulative average of above 65% in technology-focused degrees.
Benefits of the Scholarship
Successful candidates will enjoy a comprehensive scholarship that covers various expenses, including:
- Registration fees
- Tuition fees
- Examination fees
- Meals
- Residence
- Book allowance for prescribed books
- Laptop
Beyond financial support, the scholarship program includes invaluable ongoing mentorship, providing guidance as you navigate your academic journey.
Supported Disciplines and Universities
Accenture is looking for candidates majoring in the following disciplines at select tertiary institutions in South Africa:
BSC (Bachelor of Science)
- Computer Science
- Computer Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Information and Knowledge Systems
- Information Systems
- Mechanical with Mechatronics Engineering
BSC (Eng) (Bachelor of Science in Engineering)
- Information Technology
- Electronic / Electrical (Light Current)
BCOM (Bachelor of Commerce)
- Informatics
- Information Systems
- Stats and Data Science
- Computer Science
DATA ENGINEERING
- Big Data Analytics
- Post Graduate Diploma in Data Analytics and Business Intelligence
BENG (Bachelor of Engineering)
- Electronic or Electrical Comp Eng
- Information Engineering
- Micro Electronic Engineering
Supported Institutes:
- Rhodes University
- Stellenbosch University
- University of Cape Town
- University of Johannesburg
- University of Pretoria
- University of Witwatersrand
- University of Kwazulu-Natal
- University of Western Cape
How to Apply
Follow these steps to ensure your application is considered:
- Attach the following 5 documents in the CV/Resume attachment box:
- Certified copy of identity document
- Certified full academic record including 2022 mid-year exam results/progress report
- Certified copy of grade 12 results
- Certified copy of proof of parents’/guardian’s earnings if <R 600K AND Latest Income tax return of parents/guardian’s earnings <R 1M
- Copy of your curriculum vitae
- Register/create an account using your email address and password.
- Start the application, choosing “Apply Manually.”
- Populate all fields on the My Information page, ensuring accuracy in family name details.
- Detail any part-time work experience on the My Experience page. Note that GPA indicates academic average.
- Answer application questions on the Application Questions page: Q1 – Yes; Q2 – No; Q3- Yes; Q4 – Yes; and Q5 – No.
- Complete all required fields on the Voluntary Disclosure page.
- Review your application on the Summary Page and click Submit to finalize your submission.
Seize this opportunity to accelerate your future with Accenture’s 2024 Scholarships. Apply now and embark on a transformative journey in the world of technology and innovation!