Royal Bafokeng Holdings (RBH) is an African community-owned investment company that, along with its sole shareholder, the Royal Bafokeng Nation Development Trust (RBNDT), is responsible for preserving and growing the financial capital of the Royal Bafokeng Nation (RBN).
RBH operates with a dual mandate: to ensure the long-term financial independence of the Royal Bafokeng Nation and to generate sufficient income to meet the social and infrastructural needs of the Bafokeng people and those living on RBN land.
About the RBH Bursary Programme – Fields Covered
Royal Bafokeng Holdings is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme for the 2025 academic year. Bursaries are available for studies in the following fields:
- Accounting Sciences (CA – Chartered Accountant stream)
- Investment Management
- Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting (CTA)
- Honours in these fields
More About the RBH Bursary Programme – Selection
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive any feedback, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Eligibility Requirements for the Royal Bafokeng Holdings Bursary
To apply, you must meet these criteria:
- Be a South African citizen
- Be under 35 years old
- Be currently unemployed
- Be in Matric (in 2024) or have completed Matric
- Be studying or registered/accepted to study full-time towards a qualification in one of the fields mentioned above in 2025
- Be entering your 1st, 2nd, or 3rd year of study, or Postgraduate studies
- Be studying or applied to study at an accredited public institution of higher learning in South Africa
- Have achieved a minimum overall average of 65% if currently studying
- NOT be receiving any other bursary/student financial aid support/NSFAS
How to Apply for the Royal Bafokeng Holdings Bursary
Submit your application online at: https://integrit.tshikululu.org.za/fcTshikululu_External/Account/LogOn?&ID=20236&CallType=ind
Enter “busa.hlayiso.com” when asked how you heard about the RBH Bursary.
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documents with your online application:
- ID document (certified copy – not older than 3 months)
- Latest Matric results/Matric certificate (certified copy)
- Full academic record/transcripts if currently studying
- Certificates of any completed qualifications, if applicable
- Proof of acceptance/registration at an accredited institution (on institution’s letterhead)
- Proof of residence (stamped and signed letter from traditional council or relevant local municipality – not older than 3 months)
- Brief Curriculum Vitae
- Motivational letter to support your application
Note: All documents will undergo a verification and vetting process. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of their parents’ or guardians’ ID documents.
Closing Date
17 January 2025 – make sure to apply before this date to be considered.
Contact Details
For any queries related to this bursary programme, contact Royal Bafokeng Holdings (RBH) directly:
- Recruiting Officer
- Email: [email protected]
(use the reference “2025 RBH bursary programme application” in your email subject line).