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Matrics, apply for a Bursary and Training Contract at EY: South African citizenship is required to qualify for this bursary

Matrics, apply for a Bursary and Training Contract at EY


EY is committed to growing and transforming the Chartered Accountancy profession. Importantly, EY believes in individual development from the school level through university and into the world of work.


Matrics, apply for a Bursary and Training Contract at EY

Bursaries are awarded to individuals who are committed to qualifying/practicing as a Chartered Accountant and have an academic record that indicates the ability to do so with due regard to financial need. In return for the bursary, the student is required to work at EY for the duration of their training contract (a minimum of three years).

There are two types of bursaries open for application.

  1. Academic Merit with Financial Need Bursary: This covers one or more, or a combination of tuition, accommodation, books and/or meals.
  2. Academic Merit Bursary: This covers a portion of the tuition fees

Eligibility requirements

The first requirement to be eligible for a bursary is South African citizenship and a valid South African identity document. We require an academic record of a minimum of four A’s, excluding Life Orientation; that you will be studying toward a relevant CA degree (three to four years) and a year Accounting Honours/Certificate in Theory in Accounting (CTA). Further, you should be accepted and/or enrolled at a SAICA (South African Institute of Chartered Accountants) accredited University. 

  • University of Witwatersrand      
  •  University of Free State
  •  University of Western Cape
  •  University of Cape Town            
  •  University of Stellenbosch         
  •  Walter Sisulu University
  •  University of Johannesburg       
  •  Rhodes University         
  •  University of Limpopo
  •  University of Pretoria   
  • UNISA 
  •  Monash
  •  University of KZN          
  •  University of Fort Hare
  •  University of Zululand
  •  North West University 
  •  Institute of Accounting Science
  •  University of Venda
  •  Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University

Required Documentation

  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Certified Identification Document
  • Grade 11 and 12 Academic Report/Transcript
  • Motivational Letter
  • Latest Fee Quotationfrom the University
  • Proof of household income (applicable for Academic Merit with Financial Need Bursary applications)

DEADLINE: 31 January, 2024


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