The EY CA Stream Bursary supports matric learners and university students pursuing Chartered Accountancy studies. The programme helps students who demonstrate both academic merit and financial need, while offering a pathway to a career as a Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)). Applications open 1 August 2025 and close 31 October 2025.
The Bursary Sponsor
Ernst & Young (EY) is a global professional services firm and one of the “Big Four” accounting organisations. EY provides assurance, tax, transaction, and advisory services. With a strong focus on people development, EY invests in building the next generation of Chartered Accountants to support transformation and sustainability in South Africa.
What Is This Bursary Program?
EY offers two types of bursaries:
- Academic Merit with Financial Need Bursary – covers a combination of tuition, accommodation, books, and/or meals.
- Academic Merit Bursary – covers a portion of tuition fees.
Recipients are required to enter into a training contract with EY for a minimum of three years, during which they complete their professional exams (IAC and APC) and qualify as Chartered Accountants (SA).
Who Can Apply
Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:
- Be a South African citizen
- Matric learners intending to pursue a CA degree OR university students (2nd year onward) currently enrolled in a CA-stream degree
- Strong academic record with the ability to qualify as a Chartered Accountant
- Demonstrate financial need (for the need-based bursary)
- Not be a recipient of another bursary obligation
Required Documents
Matric Applicants:
- CV
- Certified ID
- Certified Matric certificate & Grade 11 results
- Grade 12 Term 1 & 2 results
- Parents’ payslips or affidavit (proof of unemployment)
University Applicants:
- CV
- Certified ID
- Certified Matric certificate
- Full academic record including 2025 mid-year results
- Parents’ payslips or affidavit (proof of unemployment)
- Student’s 3-month bank statement
Closing Date
- Applications open: 1 August 2025
- Applications close: 31 October 2025
How to Apply
Submit a combined PDF document containing all required documents under the “Additional Optional Attachment” tab via the EY application portal.