EY Bursary Programme 2027: CA(SA) Requirements and Closing Date

EY’s Bursary Programme supports South African students pursuing the Chartered Accountancy (CA) stream, covering tuition, accommodation, books, meals or a portion of fees in exchange for a three-year training contract.

What it offers

• Academic Merit with Financial Need Bursary: Covers one or more of tuition, accommodation, books and/or meals.
• Academic Merit Bursary: Covers a portion of tuition fees.
• Bursary recipients must complete a minimum three-year training contract at EY.

Who can apply

• Matric Applicants: Certified ID, certified Matric certificate and Grade 11, certified Grade 11 full report and Grade 12 Term 1 and Term 2 results, parents’ payslip or affidavit stating proof of unemployment.
• University Applicants: CV, certified ID, certified Matric certificate, certified full academic record including 2026 mid-year results, parents’ payslip or affidavit stating proof of unemployment, student’s three months’ bank statement.

How to apply

• Applications are open from 1 July to 30 September 2026.
• Select South Africa as your country option on the application page.
• Upload a combined PDF of all required documents under the “Additional Optional Attachment” tab.
• Required documents include CV, certified ID, certified Matric certificate, academic records, parents’ payslip or affidavit, and student’s bank statement.