EY South Africa is offering bursaries to academically strong students who intend to qualify as Chartered Accountants.
The programme supports students studying towards a CA qualification at a SAICA-accredited university and offers two different bursary categories depending on academic performance and financial circumstances.
Successful bursary recipients are also required to complete their training contract with EY after their studies.
Types of EY Bursaries Available
EY offers funding through two separate bursary programmes, allowing students to apply according to their academic achievements and personal circumstances.
The available bursary categories are:
- Academic Merit with Financial Need Bursary
- Academic Merit Bursary
Applicants should review the criteria for each option before submitting an application.
Academic Merit with Financial Need Bursary
This bursary takes both academic achievement and financial circumstances into account when assessing applications.
Successful candidates may receive funding towards one or more of the following:
- Tuition fees
- Student accommodation
- Prescribed books
- Meals
The level of support awarded may vary from one student to another, depending on individual circumstances.
Academic Merit Bursary
The Academic Merit Bursary is awarded based primarily on academic performance and achievement.
Funding under this category contributes towards a portion of tuition costs and should not be viewed as a full-cost bursary covering all study-related expenses.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for an EY bursary, applicants must:
- Possess a valid South African ID.
- Be studying towards, or intending to study towards, a Chartered Accountancy qualification.
- Attend a SAICA-accredited university.
- Demonstrate the academic ability required for the CA(SA) career pathway.
- Submit all required supporting documentation.
For applicants applying under the Academic Merit with Financial Need category, financial circumstances will also form part of the evaluation process.
Chartered Accountancy Study Requirement
Applicants must be enrolled in, or planning to enrol in, a Chartered Accountancy programme offered through a SAICA-accredited university.
Students are encouraged to verify that their chosen qualification meets SAICA accreditation requirements before applying for bursary funding.
Work-Back Commitment
Recipients of the EY bursary will be required to complete their training contract with EY after their studies.
The training contract has a minimum duration of:
Three years
Applicants should therefore understand that the bursary is linked to a long-term Chartered Accountancy training and career development pathway within EY.
Supporting Documents for University Students
University students are required to submit the following documentation:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Certified copy of South African ID
- Certified Matric certificate
- Certified full academic record
- Mid-year academic results for 2026
- Parent’s payslip, where applicable
- Affidavit confirming unemployment, where applicable
- Student’s bank statements covering the most recent three months
EY requires all supporting documents to be combined into a single PDF document.
The completed PDF must be uploaded under the Additional Optional Attachment section of the online application system.
Supporting Documents for Matric Learners
Current Grade 12 learners must prepare the following documents:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Certified copy of South African ID
- Grade 11 academic documentation
- Certified Grade 11 final report
- Grade 12 Term 1 results
- Grade 12 Term 2 results
- Parent’s payslip, where applicable
- Affidavit confirming unemployment, where applicable
The published requirements also mention a certified Matric certificate. Learners who are still completing Grade 12 should refer to the official EY application portal for the most up-to-date document requirements applicable to their current school year.
Document Submission Guidelines
Before submitting an application, applicants should ensure that:
- All documents are scanned clearly.
- Every page is legible and complete.
- Required documents are merged into one PDF file.
- The PDF is uploaded under the Additional Optional Attachment section.
- The upload has been completed successfully before final submission.
Application Dates
Matric Learners
Applications for Grade 12 learners are open from:
1 July 2026 to 30 September 2026
University Students
Applications for university students are open from:
1 August 2026 to 30 September 2026
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online through the official EY bursary portal.
Apply for the EY CA Stream Matric Bursary Programme 2027
Applicants are encouraged to gather and prepare all required supporting documentation before starting the online application process.
How to Apply for EY CA Stream University Bursary 2027
The supplied information does not include a separate direct application URL for university applicants.
University students should access the official EY South Africa bursary page to locate the applicable 2027 university bursary application:
Click here to view and apply for EY Bursary Programme 2027
Bursary Application Closing Date
Applications close on:
30 September 2026
Both Matric and university applicants must submit their applications before this deadline.