We are pleased to announce that the application for the 2024 Old Mutual Accounting Bursary is now open.
Are you a passionate individual with a keen interest in pursuing a career in Chartered Accounting? The Old Mutual External Bursary Programme 2024 is your golden ticket to a successful and fulfilling future in the financial industry. Applications are open until 31 July 2023, so don’t miss your chance to embark on an exciting and empowering journey with Old Mutual.[mfn]“Get an Accounting Bursary.” Oldmutual.Co.Za, https://www.oldmutual.co.za/careers/accounting-bursary/. Accessed 4 May 2023.[/mfn]
Old Mutual Accounting Bursary Benefits
The Old Mutual Accounting Bursary offers numerous benefits, including:
- Comprehensive Exposure: Trainees gain broad exposure in all spheres of finance as prescribed by the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA). This includes areas such as accounting and external reporting, management decision-making and control, financial management, risk management, governance, and taxation.
- Financial Support: The bursary covers most costs, including tuition and accommodation, for the duration of your degree.
- Vacation Work: Opportunity to gain work experience during holidays.
- Incentives: The higher the quality of your degree, the more incentives you will be offered.
- Additional Allowances: The bursary also covers books and general allowance.
The Old Mutual Accounting Bursary is available for students pursuing their degree at the following universities:
- North-West University
- Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
- University of Cape Town
- Rhodes University
- University of Fort Hare
- University of Free State
- University of Johannesburg
- University of KwaZulu-Natal
- University of South Africa (UNISA)
- University of Stellenbosch
- University of Pretoria
- University of the Witwatersrand
- University of the Western Cape
Additionally, the bursary covers residence fees and one annual return flight home for students who are not studying in their hometown.
Old Mutual Accounting Bursary Eligibility
To qualify for the Old Mutual’s Accounting Bursary, you must:
- Be a South African citizen.
- Have passed matric with at least 70% or Level 6 for all subjects, including Mathematics (not Maths Literacy) and English.
- Commit to the CA Training Programme, after which you will work for Old Mutual.
Old Mutual Accounting Bursary Application Procedure
To apply for the Old Mutual External Bursary Programme 2024, follow these steps:
- Visit the official application page: Old Mutual External Bursary Programme 2024
- Complete the online application form with your personal information, educational background, and other relevant details.
Old Mutual Accounting Bursary Application Dates
The application period for the Old Mutual External Bursary Programme 2024 is currently open and will close on 31 July 2023.
