EY South Africa invites qualifying Matric learners and university students pursuing the Chartered Accountancy pathway to apply for the EY CA Stream Bursary Programme for the 2027 academic year.
Bursary Application Closing Date: 30 September 2026
Bursary Location: SAICA-accredited universities in South Africa.
EY CA Stream Bursary Programme 2027
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.
Bursary Programme Overview
Organisation: EY South Africa
Programme: CA Stream Bursary Programme 2027
Field: Chartered Accountancy / CA(SA)
Academic Year: 2027
Applicants: Matric learners and university students
Institution Requirement: SAICA-accredited university
Matric Applications: 1 July – 30 September 2026
University Applications: 1 August – 30 September 2026
Closing Date: 30 September 2026
Application Method: Online
Work-Back Requirement: EY training contract of at least three years
Available EY Bursary Categories
EY offers two main bursary options:
- Academic Merit with Financial Need Bursary
- Academic Merit Bursary
Applicants should consider which category best matches their circumstances.
Academic Merit with Financial Need Bursary
This bursary considers:
- Academic performance.
- Financial need.
Funding may cover one or a combination of:
- Tuition fees.
- Accommodation.
- Books.
- Meals.
The exact funding package may differ between successful applicants.
Academic Merit Bursary
The Academic Merit Bursary is awarded primarily on academic performance.
This bursary covers:
A portion of tuition fees
It should therefore not automatically be regarded as a full-cost bursary.
Minimum Eligibility Requirements
Applicants are expected to:
- Have a valid South African ID.
- Be studying or intending to study towards a Chartered Accountancy qualification.
- Study at a SAICA-accredited university.
- Demonstrate the academic potential required to pursue the CA(SA) pathway.
- Submit the required academic and supporting documents.
Financial need will also be considered for applicants applying under the Academic Merit with Financial Need category.
SAICA-Accredited Study Requirement
Applicants must pursue their CA qualification through a:
SAICA-accredited university programme
Students should confirm that their intended accounting qualification is accredited for the Chartered Accountant pathway before applying.
Documents Required from University Students
University applicants must prepare:
- CV.
- Certified copy of South African ID.
- Certified Matric certificate.
- Certified full academic record.
- 2026 mid-year academic results.
- Parent’s payslip; or
- Affidavit confirming unemployment where applicable.
- Student’s three-month bank statement.
EY instructs applicants to combine the required documents into:
One PDF document
The merged document should be uploaded under the Additional Optional Attachment section of the application system.
Documents Required from Matric Applicants
Current Grade 12 learners should prepare:
- CV.
- Certified copy of South African ID.
- Grade 11 documentation.
- Certified Grade 11 full report.
- Grade 12 Term 1 results.
- Grade 12 Term 2 results.
- Parent’s payslip; or
- Affidavit confirming unemployment where applicable.
The published requirements also refer to a certified Matric certificate. Current Grade 12 learners who have not yet completed Matric should follow the instructions shown on the live EY application portal for documents applicable to their current school year.
Document Upload Instructions
Applicants should:
- Scan documents clearly.
- Ensure all pages are readable.
- Combine the required supporting documents into one PDF.
- Upload the merged PDF under Additional Optional Attachment.
- Check that the document has uploaded successfully before submitting.
Work-Back Obligation
Successful bursary recipients are required to work at EY for the duration of their training contract.
The training contract is for a minimum of:
Three years
Applicants should therefore understand that the bursary forms part of a longer-term Chartered Accountancy career pathway with EY.
Matric Application Period
Applications for Matric learners are open from:
1 July 2026 to 30 September 2026
University Application Period
Applications for university students are open from:
1 August 2026 to 30 September 2026
How to Apply for EY CA Stream Matric Bursary 2027
Matric learners must submit their applications online.
Click here to apply for EY CA Stream Matric Bursary Programme 2027
Applicants should prepare all required documents before starting the online application.
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.
Important Application Notes
Applicants should note that:
- The bursary is specifically aimed at the Chartered Accountancy pathway.
- Applicants must study at a SAICA-accredited university.
- Matric and university students may apply.
- Two bursary categories are available.
- The financial-need bursary may contribute towards tuition, accommodation, books and meals.
- The Academic Merit Bursary covers a portion of tuition fees.
- University applicants must include 2026 mid-year results.
- Supporting documents must be combined into one PDF where instructed.
- Successful bursary recipients must complete an EY training contract of at least three years.
- Matric applications opened on 1 July 2026.
- University applications opened on 1 August 2026.
- All applications close on 30 September 2026.