Old Mutual Accounting (Chartered Accountant) Bursary

• Tuition at any of the thirteen participating universities: North-West University, Nelson Mandela University, University of Cape Town, Rhodes University, University of Fort Hare, University of the Free State, University of Johannesburg, University of KwaZulu-Natal, UNISA, Stellenbosch University, University of Pretoria, University of the Witwatersrand, and University of the Western Cape.
• Residence fees.
• One annual return flight home for students not studying in their hometown.
• Support for the full duration of the degree.

2027 bursary applications ran from April to 30 June 2026 and are now closed.

1. Complete the online screening form with personal details, a high-level CV and academic results for key subjects.
2. If you meet the minimum requirements, complete the online gamified psychometric assessment.
3. Complete the digital application form emailed to you, explaining why you chose the Old Mutual bursary and why you want to study Accounting.
4. Attend a live video interview (MS Teams) based on past situations where you used specific skills, which also tests your interest in the career.

Applications are made through the Old Mutual bursary page. Feedback is given at each stage.

Selection runs through four stages: an online screening application, a gamified psychometric assessment, a digital application form on why the applicant chose Old Mutual and Accounting, and a live video interview assessed with the STAR method on past behaviour and skills. Candidates receive feedback at each stage.