KPMG bursary

WHAT FIELDS OF STUDY DOES THE KPMG BURSARY COVER?

KPMG is inviting students to apply for their bursary programmes, for the 2027 academic year.

KPMG offers 2 types of bursaries, for studies towards SAICA accredited Chartered  Accounting or CAs(SA) studies:

• Pure merit bursary: this will be awarded to students based on academic results only, and is intended for students who don’t need full funding.
• Merit bursary with financial need: this will be awarded to students based on academic results AND financial need, and is intended for students who would not be able to attend university without funding.

MORE ABOUT THE KPMG BURSARY PROGRAMME

KPMG reserves the right to decide whether students should receive the Pure Merit Bursary or the Merit Bursary with Financial Needs, as well as to determine the value of the bursary.

KPMG reserves the right to determine the length of the bursary award, as well as the amount, depending on satisfactory academic performance of the student and availability of funds.

Bursary recipients will be required to enter into a learnership (training contract) with KPMG, after graduation.

WHAT ARE THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR THE KPMG 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 be studying full-time towards a SAICA accredited Chartered Accounting or CAs(SA) qualification (students can find SAICA Accredited programmes and institutions here)
• You must be studying at a SAICA-accredited university
• You must have a strong academic record
• You must be able to complete your degree in the minimum number of years (you may not split a 1 year course over 2 years)
• You must have achieved a minimum of a “A” symbols in Matric (excluding Life Orientation)
• You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 65% and a minimum result of 70% for Accounting, in 1st year (if completed)
• You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 65% and a minimum result of 65% for Accounting, in 2nd year (if completed)
• You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 60% and a minimum result of 60% for Accounting, in 3rd year (if completed)
• You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 50% and a minimum result of 55% for Accounting, in Honours/ CTA year (if completed)
• Merit bursary with financial need bursary: you must have proven financial need

HOW CAN I APPLY FOR THE KPMG BURSARY?

Applications must be submitted online, by following these steps:

• Step 1: Apply for a KPMG Training Contract
• Step 2: Apply online at KPMG Bursary Application 2027 (use your Taleo reference number you received in the step 1, when applying for the bursary).
• Step 3: Submit your supporting documents, as listed below.

WHAT DOCUMENTS MUST I SUBMIT FOR THE KPMG BURSARY?

Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your 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)
• Most recent academic record/ transcripts (certified copy)
• Proof of University registration
• Updated fee statement
• Curriculum Vitae

If applying for a Merit with Financial Need bursary, please add:

• Parents or guardians proof of income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ proof of pension or grant if applicable)
• Parents or guardians 3 months’ recent bank statements/ affidavit if they do not have a bank account
• Affidavit if parents or guardians are absent in your life
• Recent utility bill (water and electricity, cell phone, etc)

WHEN IS THE CLOSING DATE FOR THE KPMG BURSARY?

30 October 2026.

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

HOW CAN I CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER?

For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact KPMG directly:
Email: bursarysupport@kpmg.co.za
(Please note that it may take up to 48 hours to receive a response).

WHAT DOES KPMG DO?

KPMG is one of the world’s leading professional services organisations, providing audit, tax, consulting and advisory solutions to businesses, governments and non-profit organisations across the globe. The international network was established in 1987 through the merger of Klynveld Main Goerdeler (KMG) and Peat Marwick International, creating the firm now known as KPMG.

In South Africa, KPMG’s history dates back to 1895, when Alexander Aiken established a public  accounting and auditing practice in Johannesburg. Over the decades, the firm expanded through a number of mergers and partnerships, helping to build the modern KPMG South Africa practice.

Today, KPMG operates in more than 140 countries and territories and employs over 275,000 professionals worldwide. The firm supports clients with a broad range of services, including external audit, tax advisory, consulting, deal advisory, risk management and digital transformation, serving organisations of all sizes across multiple industries.