Ernst & Young (EY) 2027 CA STREAM Bursary Program (Matric & University) for young South Africans.

Program Description

Bursaries are awarded to individuals who we believe have the commitment to qualify as a Chartered Accountant and an academic record which indicates the ability to do so with due regard to financial need. In return for the bursary, the student is required to work at EY for the duration of their training contract (a minimum of three years).

Types of Bursaries

There are two types of bursaries open for application:

• Academic Merit Bursary: This covers a portion of the tuition fees
• Academic Merit with Financial Need Bursary: This covers one or more, or a combination of tuition, accommodation, books and/or meals.

Application Process

Applications for the EY Bursary Contract are open. All required documents must be uploaded in a combined pdf document under the “Additional Optional Attachment” Tab.

Required Documents

University Applicants:

• CV
• Certified ID
• Certified Matric certificate
• Certified Full Academic record including 2026 mid-year results
• Parents payslip/ Affidavit stating proof of unemployment
• Student’s 3 months bank statement

Matric Applicants:

• CV
• Certified ID
• Certified Matric certificate and Grade 11
• Certified grade 11 full report and Grade 12 Term 1 and Term 2 results
• Parents payslip/ Affidavit stating proof of unemployment

Deadline

Application Deadline: 30th of September 2026