Key Facts
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2027
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Eligibility Requirements
- South African citizen or permanent resident, 18 years or older
- Enrolled full-time at an accredited South African university, university of technology, or TVET college
- Studying computer science, information systems, IT audit, cybersecurity, or another technology-related qualification (undergraduate or postgraduate)
- A member of a community currently underrepresented in the IT profession (e.g. by race, gender, ethnicity, disability, or veteran status)
- Willing to attend at least one ISACA chapter event and provide two check-ins a year to the ISACA Foundation for two years after the award
Documents Needed
- ID document or passport
- Full academic transcript/record
- Proof of enrolment at a South African tertiary institution
- Completed online application via the ISACA Foundation scholarship portal (free ISACA account required)
About Isaca Scholarship
The ISACA Scholarship is funded by the ISACA Foundation and administered locally through ISACA's South Africa Chapter. It supports South African students studying technology-related fields - including computer science, information systems, IT audit, and cybersecurity - with a particular focus on students from communities currently underrepresented in the IT profession.
Each award cycle, ISACA funds four undergraduate and two postgraduate scholarships of US$1,000 each, paid directly to the recipient to cover registration, tuition, school fees, books, supplies, or essential technology. Recipients also receive an ISACA Career Building Bundle, which includes a year of ISACA student membership and access to career-development resources, and are asked to attend at least one chapter event and check in with the ISACA Foundation twice a year for two years after receiving the award.
Funding Details
A once-off scholarship of US$1,000, paid directly to the recipient for registration, tuition, school fees, books, supplies, or essential technology, plus a one-year ISACA student membership and access to ISACA's career-development resources and events through the Career Building Bundle.
Where You Can Study
Any accredited South African university, university of technology, or TVET college offering a computer science, information systems, or other technology-related qualification.
About ISACA
ISACA (formerly known as the Information Systems Audit and Control Association) is a global professional association for individuals working in IT governance, audit, risk, cybersecurity, and information systems. ISACA op…
View full provider profile →Fields of Study & Who Can Apply
South African citizens or permanent residents aged 18 or older, enrolled full-time at an accredited South African university, university of technology, or TVET college, studying (or about to start) a computer science, information systems, IT, or other technology-related qualification. Applicants should identify as a member of a group currently underrepresented in the IT profession - for example by race, gender, ethnicity, disability, or veteran status.
Application Procedure
Apply directly with the provider using the official application link below, before the closing date.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds this scholarship?
The ISACA Foundation, ISACA's philanthropic arm, funds the scholarship, which is administered locally through ISACA's South Africa Chapter.
How much is the scholarship worth?
US$1,000 per recipient, paid directly to the awardee, plus a year of ISACA student membership and career-development support through the Career Building Bundle.
How many scholarships are awarded?
Four undergraduate and two postgraduate scholarships per cycle.
I missed the May 2026 deadline - can I still apply?
ISACA Foundation scholarships run in two cycles a year. Cycle 1 for 2026 closed on 5 May 2026, but Cycle 2 is expected to open on 8 September 2026 and close on 3 November 2026 - check the ISACA Foundation scholarship portal closer to the time to confirm.
Do I need to already be an ISACA member to apply?
No. You create a free account on the ISACA Foundation scholarship platform to apply; membership benefits are provided as part of the award.
