Old Mutual Accounting Bursary South Africa 2026

Bursary Name	Old Mutual Accounting Bursary
Bursary Closing Date	September 30, 2025
Bursary Sponsor	OLD MUTUAL
Funded Items	Full tuition fees, Study materials, Accommodation in residence, Meals, Return flights home (if studying away from home).

Application Link

Old Mutual is one of Southern Africa’s largest and most established financial services providers. It offers a wide range of personal finance solutions, including insurance, savings, retirement, and investment products. For businesses, Old Mutual provides institutional investing, retirement fund services, risk and disability benefits, employee wellness programmes, and agriculture insurance solutions.

About the Old Mutual Accounting Bursary Programme – Fields Covered

Old Mutual is offering bursaries for the 2026 academic year to students pursuing Accounting Science (Chartered Accounting stream) at any of the following institutions:

University of Cape Town
University of Stellenbosch
University of the Western Cape
University of Johannesburg
University of Pretoria
University of the Witwatersrand
University of the Free State
University of Fort Hare
University of KwaZulu-Natal
University of South Africa (UNISA)
Rhodes University
North West University
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
Milpark Business School

The bursary is aimed at students who are passionate about a career in Chartered Accounting.

More About the Old Mutual Accounting Bursary Programme – Expenses Covered & Other Opportunities

The bursary will cover:

Full tuition fees
Study materials
Accommodation in residence
Meals
Return flights home (if studying away from home)

Students will also gain access to vacation work opportunities during holidays and receive support for the entire duration of their degree. Those who perform well academically will be eligible for further incentives.

After graduation, recipients will enter the Old Mutual Chartered Accounting Training (OMCAT) Programme, gaining exposure across:

Accounting and external reporting
Financial management
Management decision-making and control
Governance, taxation, and risk management

What an Accounting Career Involves

Chartered Accountants work across multiple financial functions, including:

Managing financial systems and budgets
Performing financial audits
Providing financial advice
Preparing reports and financial documents
Assessing financial risks
Advising companies on financial decisions
Taking on leadership or management roles

Eligibility Requirements for the Old Mutual Accounting Bursary

Applicants must meet these minimum criteria:

Must be a South African citizen
Must be in Matric or have completed Matric
Must not hold any post-Matric qualifications
Must intend to study Accounting Science (CA stream)
Must have applied to one of the listed universities
Minimum 70% for Mathematics (not Math Literacy)
Minimum 60% for English HL or 70% for English FAL
Minimum 70% in all other subjects
Must commit to joining the OMCAT Programme and working at Old Mutual after graduation
Preference given to students from underrepresented groups or disadvantaged backgrounds, including candidates with disabilities

How to Apply for the Old Mutual Accounting Bursary

Apply online at: Old Mutual Accounting Bursary Application 2026
(Reference: JR-68520)

Applicants must create an account before logging in to apply.

Required documents:

Certified ID document
Matric latest results or certificate
University acceptance or conditional acceptance letter
Full academic transcript (if applicable)
NBT results (if applicable)
Completed Bursary Motivation Form (.pdf)
1-page CV

Selection for the Old Mutual Accounting Bursary Programme

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by 30 November 2025 to complete psychometric assessments. Finalists will be invited to a selection day for interviews. Provisional offers will be made and confirmed upon receipt of final Matric results and proof of university acceptance.