KPMG South Africa Bursary

KPMG South Africa offers bursaries to students pursuing a SAICA-recognised qualification with the goal of becoming a Chartered Accountant (CA).

There are two bursary options available.

Bursary Options

Pure Merit Bursary

Awarded primarily on the basis of academic performance.

Merit Bursary with Financial Need

For academically strong students who also require financial assistance.

Who Can Apply?

Applicants must:

• Be studying full-time

• Be enrolled in a SAICA-recognised degree

• Complete their qualification within the minimum required period

• Meet KPMG’s academic requirements

Academic Requirements

KPMG lists different minimum requirements depending on the student’s study year.

Examples include:

Matric

* 4 A’s, excluding Life Orientation

First Year

* 65% average

* 70% Accounting

Second Year

* 65% average

* 65% Accounting

Third Year

* 60% average

* 60% Accounting

Honours / CTA

* 50% average

* 55% Accounting

Important

Applicants must provide the required supporting documents and apply online.

The bursary may be linked to a KPMG training contract after the student’s studies, subject to the applicable requirements and availability.

Application Status

Bursary applications are currently open.