Applications are now open for the 2026 Ernst & Young (EY) CA STREAM Bursary. EY is committed to growing and transforming the Chartered Accountancy profession. Importantly, we believe in individual development from school level through university and into the world of work.
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).
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.
Eligibility requirements
- The first requirement to be eligible for a bursary is a valid South African identity document.
- EY require an academic record of a minimum of four A’s, excluding Life Orientation in matric results that you will be studying toward a relevant CA degree at a SAICA (South African Institute of Chartered Accountants) accredited University.
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