ISACA Scholarship South Africa 2025

 

ABOUT THE SCHOLARSHIP PROVIDER – ISACA

ISACA is an international professional association focused on IT (information technology) governance. The company was originated in the USA, when workers on auditing controls in computer systems identified a need for a centralized source of information and guidance in the field.

Since the organisation began awarding scholarships in 2022, they have granted $1 million in funding to 500 students from underrepresented tech backgrounds, paving the way for careers in IT audit and cybersecurity.

For the 2025 academic year, ISACA is expanding the program with over 170 scholarships, supported by ISACA chapters and corporate partners across over 20 countries, furthering diversity and career development in IT audit and cybersecurity.
 

ABOUT THE ISACA SCHOLARSHIP – FIELDS COVERED

ISACA is inviting students to apply for their Chapter Scholarship, for the 2025 academic year.

Scholarships will be awarded for undergraduate and postgraduate degree studies, within the following fields:

  • Computer Science (BSc)
  • Information Systems (BCom)
  • Any other technology related qualification

 

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MORE ABOUT THE ISACA SCHOLARSHIP BURSARY

6 scholarships will be awarded – 4 to undergraduate students and 2 to postgraduate students. Scholarships will be awarded to the value of US$1,000 each, to be paid directly to the awardee in July 2025 and must be used for 2025 study fees.

Students will also receive a ISACA Career Building Bundle, which includes the following:

  • 1 year of ISACA student membership (to allow you access to career pathway and advancement events and webinars)
  • 1 ISACA course selected from the ITCA or CET certification (which will help you get an ISACA certificate that indicates a standard of skills to a prospective employer, after completing the course)
  • 1 ISACA Virtual Conference registration (to allow access to speakers who are renowned experts in their fields)
  • ISACA’s Mentorship Program (to allow access to certified digital trust professionals as mentors)
  • Resources to start an ISACA Student Group at your university or college (as applicable)
  • Access to additional ISACA and ISACA Foundation resources

The selection process will be completed in June 2025 and awards will be presented in July/ August 2025.

www.zabursaries.co.za is committed to keeping you up to date with the latest bursary opportunities, and this article covers all details about the ISACA Scholarship.
 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ISACA SCHOLARSHIP

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):

  • You must be 18 years or older
  • You must be studying towards an undergraduate or postgraduate degree, within one of the fields of study listed above
  • You must be studying at an institute of higher education in South Africa (including TVET, University or University of Technology
  • You must be a member of an underrepresented community in IT (including race, gender, ethnicity, veteran status, disability, etc)
  • You must sign up a free ISACA account
  • You must agree to attend at least 1 chapter event within 3 months of receiving the award
  • You must agree to communicate with the ISACA Foundation twice a year for 2 years regarding school and career trajectory after the scholarship

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE ISACA SCHOLARSHIP

Applications must be submitted online at: ISACA South Africa Chapter Scholarship Application 2025

Applicants must Register an Account before they can Login and apply.

Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the ISACA Scholarship.
 

Submit the following supporting documentation along with your completed online application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):

  • ID document/ passport
  • Full academic record
  • Proof of tertiary institution enrolment in South Africa

 

CLOSING DATE FOR THE ISACA SCHOLARSHIP

6 May 2025 (at 11:59 pm US CT).
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)
 

CONTACT THE SCHOLARSHIP PROVIDER

For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact ISACA directly:
Contact page: https://engage.isaca.org/southafricachapter/contactus
 

Please do NOT contact ISACA if this bursary has already closed. View our other bursaries open for application here: https://www.zabursaries.co.za/bursary-news/

This bursary listing was last updated in March 2025.

SA Bursaries wishes you the best of luck with your application! Please remember to SHARE this page with anyone you know who may be in need of bursary funding.