Ernst & Young Bursary 2026 for South Africans

Ernst & Young Bursary 2026 for South Africans

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Ernst & Young Bursary 2026 for South Africans

Deadline: 31 October 2025

Location: South Africa

About Ernst & Young Bursary

Ernst & Young is currently accepting applications for 2026 academic year bursaies.

2 types of bursaries will be awarded for studies towards a Chartered Accounting degree studies:

  • Academic Merit with Financial Need Bursary: for students with strong academic record and proven financial need.
  • Academic Merit Bursary: for students with strong academic record only.

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses:

  • The Academic Merit Bursary: partial tuition fees only.
  • The Academic Merit with Financial Need Bursary: one or more, or a combination of tuition fees, accommodation, books and meals.

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Once students have completed their qualification, they will be required to work for EY, for the duration of the training contract (for a minimum of 3 years).

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying:

  • You must be a South African citizen
  • You must have completed Matric or be currently in Matric
  • You must have achieved a minimum of 4 A’s in Matric (excluding Life Orientation)
  • You must be studying or intend on studying towards a Chartered Accountancy degree qualification
  • You must be studying or intend on studying at one of the following SAICA (South African Institute of Chartered Accountants) accredited Universities: University of Witwatersrand/ University of Johannesburg/ University of Pretoria/ Rhodes University/ University of Cape Town/ University of Western Cape/ University of Stellenbosch/ University of Free State/ North West University/ University of KwaZulu-Natal/ University of Fort Hare/ University of Limpopo/ University of Zululand/ University of Venda/ Walter Sisulu University/ UNISA/ Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University/ Monash/ Institute of Accounting Science
  • You must have a strong academic record
  • You must have strong accounting skills
  • You must have proven financial need, if applying for the Academic Merit with Financial Need Bursary

How to apply

To apply, visit EY bursaries portal.

Applications must be submitted online at:

Note: Late applications will not be considered.

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