The Schoeman Coetzee Bursary is a niche accounting bursary designed for students who are pursuing a Chartered Accountant pathway and want both financial support and practical audit experience while studying.
About Schoeman Coetzee Inc.
Schoeman Coetzee Inc. is a South African auditing firm with over 40 years of combined experience from its founders.
The firm focuses on audit and assurance services for small and medium-sized businesses.
It also invests in developing future Chartered Accountants through bursaries and training opportunities.
Purpose of the bursary programme
The bursary is aimed at supporting students who want to become Chartered Accountants but need financial assistance.
It also gives students practical work exposure within the firm while they study.
This combination helps students gain both academic knowledge and real industry experience.
Type of bursary funding offered
The Schoeman Coetzee bursary is a partial to full funding support programme.
It is specifically aimed at students studying towards:
- BCom Honours in Accounting
- CTA qualification at a SAICA-accredited institution
The bursary is structured to support part-time study while gaining work experience.
What the bursary covers
The bursary covers key academic costs for selected students.
It includes:
- Tuition fees
- Prescribed study materials
Students also gain practical training within the firm, which adds career value.
Eligibility criteria
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Must be a South African citizen
- Must have completed Matric
- Must have at least 70% in Matric subjects including Mathematics and English
- Must be studying or planning to study BCom Honours or CTA
- Must have a strong academic record
- Must show interest in accounting and auditing
Failure to meet these requirements may result in disqualification.
The type of candidates selected
The bursary targets students who are serious about becoming Chartered Accountants.
Preferred candidates usually:
- Show strong academic performance
- Have a clear career goal in auditing
- Demonstrate discipline and strong work ethic
- Are willing to balance work and study
The programme is competitive due to its combined study and work opportunity.
Required documents for application
Applicants must submit the following documents:
- Certified copy of South African ID
- Certified Grade 11 and Matric results
- Certified copies of parents or guardians ID documents
Applications without complete documents may not be considered.
Application timelines and deadlines
The closing date has already passed on 30 June 2026.
The official closing date for the 2027 intake has not yet been announced.
Applicants should expect a similar mid-year closing period based on previous cycles.
Application process and format
There is an online application portal for this bursary and to apply, you need to follow these steps:
- Visit the dedicated portal on the official page.
- Prepare all required certified documents
- Fill out the application with all your details
- Attach all documents clearly
- Submit before the closing date
Official contact details
For enquiries, applicants can contact Schoeman Coetzee directly:
- Email: info@schoemancoetzee.co.za
- Telephone: 021 910 1215
Students should use the official email to request updates about the 2027 application cycle.
