{"id":31228,"date":"2025-09-29T12:21:50","date_gmt":"2025-09-29T10:21:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/?p=31228"},"modified":"2026-03-12T09:48:03","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T07:48:03","slug":"ey-bursary-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/ey-bursary-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"EY Bursary 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>EY Bursary opportunities are now open for ambitious South African students who dream of becoming Chartered Accountants but face financial challenges in pursuing their studies. Offered by EY (formerly Ernst &amp; Young), one of the world\u2019s leading professional services firms, this bursary provides a chance for top-performing learners to get the financial support they need to succeed at university.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ey-bursary-overview\">EY Bursary Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Bursary Name:<\/strong> EY Bursary 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Provider:<\/strong> EY (Ernst &amp; Young), part of the \u201cBig Four\u201d accounting firms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Field of Study:<\/strong> Chartered Accountancy (CA) degree<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Closing Date: <\/strong>31 October 2025<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-4054420753\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-about-ey-ernst-amp-young\">About EY (Ernst &amp; Young)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>EY is one of the largest multinational professional services firms in the world. It is also part of the prestigious \u201cBig Four\u201d accounting firms. The company was formed in 1989 after the merger between Ernst &amp; Whinney and Arthur Young &amp; Co. However, its history goes back even further, to 1849, when Harding &amp; Pullein was first founded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the EY Bursary Programme<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The EY Bursary is aimed at students who want to pursue a Chartered Accountancy (CA) qualification. This is one of the most in-demand professions in South Africa, with Chartered Accountants often occupying top positions in businesses, government, and financial institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The bursary is awarded based on academic merit and, in some cases, financial need. It helps ease the burden of university costs, ensuring that deserving students can focus on their studies without the constant stress of financial challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-2485637922\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Types of EY Bursaries<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two types of bursaries available for 2026:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Academic Merit Bursary<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Awarded to students with an excellent academic record.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Covers <strong>partial tuition fees<\/strong> only.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Academic Merit with Financial Need Bursary<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Awarded to students with strong academic performance <strong>and<\/strong> proven financial need.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Covers one or more of the following:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tuition fees<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accommodation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Books<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Service Contract<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you complete your degree, EY requires you to work for the firm under a <strong>training contract<\/strong> for a minimum of 3 years. This ensures that bursary recipients gain hands-on experience at one of the best professional services firms in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the EY Bursary Covers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on which bursary you receive, you can expect financial support for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tuition fees (full or partial)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accommodation costs (if applicable)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prescribed textbooks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meal allowances<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This financial relief allows students to concentrate fully on excelling in their Chartered Accountancy studies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-2710414437\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eligibility Requirements for the EY Bursary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To apply for the <strong>EY Bursary 2026<\/strong>, you need to meet the following minimum entry requirements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You must be a <strong>South African citizen<\/strong><br>You must have completed Matric or be currently in Matric<br>You must have achieved a <strong>minimum of 4 A\u2019s in Matric<\/strong> (excluding Life Orientation)<br>You must be studying or intend to study towards a <strong>Chartered Accountancy degree<\/strong><br>You must be studying or plan to study at a <strong>SAICA-accredited university<\/strong>, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>University of Witwatersrand (Wits)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>University of Johannesburg (UJ)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>University of Pretoria (UP)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rhodes University<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>University of Cape Town (UCT)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>University of the Western Cape (UWC)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stellenbosch University<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>University of the Free State (UFS)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>North-West University (NWU)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>University of Fort Hare<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>University of Limpopo<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>University of Zululand<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>University of Venda<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Walter Sisulu University<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>University of South Africa (UNISA)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monash University South Africa<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Institute of Accounting Science<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You must demonstrate <strong>strong accounting skills<\/strong><br>You must provide proof of financial need (if applying for the financial need bursary)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Important: Failure to meet these requirements will result in your application not being considered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Required Documents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When applying online for the EY Bursary, you must submit clear copies of the following documents (all in <strong>one PDF file<\/strong>):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Certified copy of your <strong>ID document<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certified copy of your <strong>Matric certificate<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Full academic record<\/strong> (including 2025 mid-year results)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proof of <strong>university registration<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Student\u2019s <strong>3-month bank statement<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parents\u2019\/guardians\u2019 <strong>proof of income<\/strong> (latest payslips if employed, or affidavit if unemployed)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Latest <strong>university fee quote<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Curriculum Vitae (CV)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Motivational letter<\/strong> (explaining why you deserve the bursary \u2013 very important!)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Tip: Make sure all documents are neat, certified where required, and combined into one PDF to avoid disqualification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recommended for you: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasi-ispani.co.za\/bursary-application-checklist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bursary Application Checklist: Documents You Must Have<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-3073562954\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-apply\">How to Apply <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Applications are done online at the following links:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ey.com\/en_za\/connect-with-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EY Bursary Application 2026: Matric Students<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ey.com\/en_za\/connect-with-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EY Bursary Application 2026: University Students<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The EY Bursary is more than just financial assistance \u2013 it\u2019s an opportunity to launch a career with one of the world\u2019s leading professional services firms. If you are committed, academically driven, and dream of becoming a Chartered Accountant, this bursary could be your key to success.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Apply for the EY Bursary 2026. Financial aid for top-performing students studying Chartered Accountancy at SAICA-accredited universities. Closing date: 31 October 2025.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":31237,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rank_math_focus_keyword":"","rank_math_title":"","rank_math_description":"Apply for the EY Bursary 2026. Financial aid for top-performing students studying Chartered Accountancy at SAICA-accredited universities. 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