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Fully Funded Accenture Education Trust Scholarship 2026 Now Open for South African Tech Students

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Fully Funded Accenture Education Trust Scholarship 2026 Now Open for South African Tech Students

The Accenture Education Trust Scholarship 2026 is now open for high-achieving South African students in tech-aligned degrees. Apply today for full financial and mentorship support.

Background & Job Description

The Accenture Education Trust Scholarship 2026 is a prestigious opportunity designed to support talented South African students pursuing technology-related degrees. This scholarship programme, funded by Accenture, aims to empower future tech professionals by removing financial barriers and providing comprehensive academic and personal support.

Please note: This opportunity is not being offered by this website, and we are not affiliated with Accenture. We are simply sharing the information for the benefit of our readers.

The scholarship is aimed at students from families earning between R350,000 to R1 million per year or those funded by NSFAS, including postgraduate students from households earning below R300,000 annually.

The scholarship covers registration, tuition, exams, meals, residence, books (prescribed), and a laptop. Scholars also gain access to a structured mentorship and support programme that includes:

Emotional and social support tools
Academic and career support
Financial literacy tools
Structured mentorship guidance

Tasks

Successful applicants do not take on job responsibilities as this is a scholarship programme. Instead, they benefit from:

Full academic funding
Personal development opportunities
Mentorship from Accenture professionals
Access to resources and networks that prepare them for careers in analytics, data science, engineering, and tech

Qualifications

Education and Certification

You must be studying (in 2nd, 3rd, 4th year or Honours level) at one of the following South African universities:

Rhodes University
Stellenbosch University
University of Cape Town
University of Johannesburg
University of Pretoria
University of the Witwatersrand
University of KwaZulu-Natal
University of the Western Cape

Eligible Fields of Study

Applications are open to students pursuing degrees in:

BSc Degrees

Computer Science
Computer Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Information Systems
Mechanical with Mechatronics
Knowledge Systems

BSc (Eng) Degrees

Information Technology
Electrical/Electronic (Light Current)

BCom Degrees

Informatics
Information Systems
Stats & Data Science
Computer Science

Data Engineering/Analytics

Big Data Analytics
PG Diploma in Data Analytics and Business Intelligence

BEng Degrees

Electrical/Electronic
Information Engineering
Micro Electronic Engineering

Students must have a cumulative average of 65% or higher to qualify.

Additional Information

Required Documents

To apply, prepare the following certified documents:

ID document
Full academic record (including recent results)
Matric certificate
Proof of parent/guardian income or tax returns
Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Application Process

Create an account on the Accenture Careers portal.
Apply manually and fill in all fields (surname = family name).
Fill in part-time experience (e.g. tutoring, internships).
Answer the application questions (as instructed).
Complete voluntary disclosure.
Review and submit your application.

Please visit the official Accenture website to apply directly.

Call to Action

If you’re a high-performing South African student aiming to build a career in tech, don’t miss out on the Accenture Education Trust Scholarship 2026. It’s more than funding — it’s a launchpad to a successful career.

Apply now by visiting the official Accenture Careers portal.

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