ABOUT THE SCHOLARSHIP PROVIDER – ACCENTURE
Accenture is a leading global professional services company, serving over 350,000 clients in more than 120 countries. Established in South Africa in 1971, Accenture employs nearly 2,000 people locally. The company provides a variety of solutions and services in digital, consulting, technology, operations, and strategy across various industries including Banking, Public Service, Consumer Goods, Health, Software, Automotive, Insurance, Communications, Retail, Energy, Chemicals, Capital Markets, Natural Resources, High Tech, Travel, Life Sciences, and Utilities.
The company operates through five key sub-sectors:
- Accenture Digital
- Accenture Technology
- Accenture Consulting
- Accenture Operations
- Accenture Strategy
ABOUT THE ACCENTURE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED
Accenture is inviting students to apply for the Accenture Education Trust Scholarship for the 2025 academic year. Scholarships will be awarded to high achievers pursuing the following technology-focused degrees:
- Computer Engineering (BSc)
- Computer Science (BSc)
- Computer Science (BCom)
- Data Engineering: Big Data Analytics
- Data Engineering: Postgraduate Diploma in Data Analytics and Business Intelligence
- Electronic or Electrical Comp Engineering (BEng)
- Electronic or Electrical Engineering (Light Current) (BSc Eng)
- Industrial Engineering (BSc)
- Informatics (BCom)
- Information and Knowledge Systems (BSc)
- Information Engineering (BEng)
- Information Systems (BCom)
- Information Systems (BSc)
- Information Technology (BSc Eng)
- Mechanical with Mechatronics Engineering (BSc)
- Micro Electronic Engineering (BEng)
- Statistics and Data Science (BCom)
EXPENSES COVERED
Scholarship recipients will receive full funding, which covers:
- Registration fees
- Tuition fees
- Examination fees
- Prescribed book allowance
- Laptop allowance
- Accommodation in residence
- Meals
Additionally, students will receive ongoing mentorship during their studies.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must meet the following minimum criteria:
- Be a South African citizen
- Have completed Matric
- Be studying full-time towards one of the listed Technology-aligned degrees
- Be in their 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or Honours year of study
- Be studying at one of the following institutions: University of Cape Town, University of the Western Cape, Stellenbosch University, University of Johannesburg, University of Pretoria, University of the Witwatersrand, Rhodes University, or University of KwaZulu-Natal
- Have a strong academic record with a minimum overall average of 65%
- Have a total family income between R350,000 and R1 million per year for undergraduate applicants, or less than R300,000 per year for postgraduate or NSFAS applicants
HOW TO APPLY
Applications must be submitted online at: [Accenture Education Trust Scholarship Application 2025](Reference number: R00218037)
Steps to apply:
- Create an account using your email address and a chosen password.
- Login and select the “Apply Manually” option.
- Fill in your personal information on the “My Information” page.
- Fill in your previous work experience on the “My Experience” page (including any part-time work such as tutoring or promotions).
- Answer all the questions on the “Application Questions” page (choose the following answers: Q1 = Yes, Q2 = No, Q3 = Yes, Q4 = Yes, Q5 = No).
- Fill in the required fields on the “Voluntary Disclosure” page.
- Review all the information on the “Summary Page” and submit your application.
Required supporting documents:
- Certified copy of your ID document
- Certified copy of your Matric certificate or final results
- Certified copy of your full academic record, including mid-year exam results or progress report
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Certified copies of parents or guardians’ proof of income (income tax return, payslip, letter from employer, pension receipt, etc.)
CLOSING DATE
The closing date for the scholarship is to be confirmed. Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted, so please apply promptly to ensure your application is considered.
CONTACT THE SCHOLARSHIP PROVIDER
For any queries related to this scholarship programme, please contact the Accenture Education Trust directly:
- Tel: 011 208 3216