EY Bursary South Africa 2025

 

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – EY

EY (previously known as Ernst & Young, until it underwent re-branding in 2013) was founded in 1989 when a merger occurred between two companies, namely Ernst & Whinney and Arthur Young & Co. Although the firms history dates back all the way to 1849, when Harding & Pullein was founded. Today, EY is one of the biggest multinational professional services firms across the globe, as well as one of the “Big Four” accounting firms.

The company provides the following services to companies: tax, advisory, assurance (including financial audit) and consulting services. Headquartered in London, EY currently employs over 230 000 staff members, in its 700 offices in 150 countries.

EY’s services cover many industries, including: Oil & Gas; Mining & Metals; Power & Utilities; Automotive & Transportation; Consumer Products & Retail; Government & Public Sector; Financial Services; Private Equity; Real Estate, Hospitality & Construction; Media & Entertainment; Telecommunications; Technology; Life Sciences and Health.
 

ABOUT THE EY BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

EY is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2025 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded for studies towards a Chartered Accountancy degree.
 

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MORE ABOUT THE EY BURSARY PROGRAMME – EXPENSES COVERED & SERVICE CONTRACT

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses:
1) The Academic Merit Bursary: partial tuition fees only.
2) The Academic Merit with Financial Need Bursary: one or more, or a combination of tuition fees, accommodation, books and meals.

Once students have completed their qualification, they will be required to work for EY, for the duration of the training contract (for a minimum of 3 years).

www.zabursaries.co.za is committed to keeping you up to date with the latest bursary opportunities, and this article covers all details about the EY Bursary.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a virtual video interview. Candidates who pass the interview stage, you will be offered at training contract (if not already signed with EY), and thereafter a bursary agreement.
 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE EY BURSARY

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):

  • You must be a South African citizen
  • You must have completed Matric
  • You must have achieved a minimum of 4 A’s in Matric (excluding Life Orientation)
  • You must be studying towards a Chartered Accountancy degree qualification
  • You must be studying at one of the following SAICA (South African Institute of Chartered Accountants) accredited Universities: University of Witwatersrand/ University of Johannesburg/ University of Pretoria/ Rhodes University/ University of Cape Town/ University of Western Cape/ University of Stellenbosch/ University of Free State/ North West University/ University of KwaZulu-Natal/ University of Fort Hare/ University of Limpopo/ University of Zululand/ University of Venda/ Walter Sisulu University/ UNISA/ Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University/ Monash/ Institute of Accounting Science
  • You must have a strong academic record
  • You must have strong accounting skills
  • You must have proven financial need, if applying for the Academic Merit with Financial Need Bursary

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE EY BURSARY

Applications must be submitted online at: EY Bursary Application 2025
(Reference: 1523504)

Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the EY bursary.
 

Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your online application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):

  • ID document (certified copy)
  • Matric certificate (certified copy)
  • Full Academic record including 2024 mid-year results (certified copy)
  • Proof of university registration for 2024
  • Student’s 3 months bank statement
  • Parents or guardians proof of household income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed), if applying for the financial need bursary
  • Latest fee quote from University
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Motivational letter to support your application (read our tips on how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)

Note: all documents must be combined into a single pdf document.
 

CLOSING DATE FOR THE EY BURSARY

30 September 2024.
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)
 

CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER

For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact EY directly:
Contact page: https://www.ey.com/en_za/connect-with-us
 

Please do NOT contact EY if this bursary has already closed. View our other bursaries open for application here: https://www.zabursaries.co.za/bursary-news/

This bursary listing was last updated in August 2024.

SA Bursaries wishes you the best of luck with your application! Please remember to SHARE this page with anyone you know who may be in need of bursary funding.