SAIPA Scholarship Programme

1. 1

   Confirm you meet the eligibility criteria (citizenship, academic average and household income)

2. 2

   Gather and certify all supporting documents

3. 3

   Email your certified documents to [email protected]

4. 4

   Use '[SAIPA Scholarship 2026]' as the email subject line (there is no online application form)

5. 5

   If shortlisted, write the SAIPA qualifying exam

6. 6

   Attend an interview with the SAIPA selection panel

7. 7

   Successful applicants are notified by 23 January 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for the SAIPA Scholarship?

South African citizens who are in Grade 12 or completed matric within the last two years, plan to study a full-time BCom Accounting degree at an accredited public university, have at least a 70% average in Mathematics and English, and come from a household earning no more than R350,000 a year (R600,000 if the applicant has a disability).

How do I apply if there is no application form?

There is no online portal or form. You email your certified documents - ID, matric results, university acceptance, parents'/guardians' IDs, recommendation letters and a 250-word motivational letter - to [email protected] with '[SAIPA Scholarship 2026]' in the subject line.

When does the SAIPA Scholarship close and when will I hear back?

Applications for the 2026 academic year close on 15 January 2026. Successful applicants are notified by 23 January 2026, so apply early and make sure all your documents are certified and complete.

What is the Rashied Small Memorial Scholarship?

Five SAIPA scholarships are awarded for the 2026 academic year, and one of them is designated the Rashied Small Memorial Scholarship. It carries the same fully-funded benefits as the other awards.