Apply for the EY Bursary 2026 programme. Applications are being accepted online until the closing date stipulated below.
EY is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2026 academic year.
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.
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About the EY Bursary Programme
The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses:
1) The Academic Merit Bursary: partial tuition fees only.
2) The Academic Merit with Financial Need Bursary: one or more, or a combination of tuition fees, accommodation, books and meals.
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).
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a virtual video interview. Candidates who pass the interview stage, you will be offered at training contract (if not already signed with EY), and thereafter a bursary agreement.
Eligibility Criteria
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 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 for EY Bursary for 2026
Applications must be submitted online at:
EY Bursary Application 2026: Matric Students
EY Bursary Application 2026: University Students
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your online application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):
- ID document (certified copy)
- Matric certificate (certified copy)
- Full Academic record including 2025 mid-year results (certified copy)
- Proof of university registration
- Student’s 3 months bank statement
- Parents or guardians proof of household income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed), if applying for the financial need bursary
- Latest fee quote from University
- Curriculum Vitae
- Motivational letter to support your application
Note: all documents must be combined into a single pdf document.
EY Bursary 2026 Closing Date
Applications for the EY 2026 Bursaries will close on 31 October 2025. Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.
How to Contact EY for Enquiries
For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact EY directly:
Contact page: https://www.ey.com/en_za/connect-with-us
