BDO Bursary

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Be studying towards a Chartered Accountant (SA) qualification
• Be currently in CTA, PGDA, 2nd Year, 3rd Year or equivalent (first attempt)
• Be registered/ studying at a SAICA-accredited university in South Africa
• 2nd year students: you must have achieved a minimum overall average of 80%
• 3rd year students: you must have achieved a minimum overall average of 80%
• 4th year students: you must have achieved a minimum overall average of 75%
• PGDA/CTA or equivalent students: you must have achieved a minimum overall average of 70%

Merit with Financial Need Bursary

• Be a South African citizen
• Be studying towards a Chartered Accountant (SA) qualification
• Be currently in CTA, PGDA, 2nd Year, 3rd Year or equivalent (first attempt)
• Be registered/ studying at a SAICA-accredited university in South Africa
• 2nd year students: you must have achieved a minimum overall average of 70%
• 3rd year students: you must have achieved a minimum overall average of 70%
• 4th year students: you must have achieved a minimum overall average of 65%
• PGDA/CTA or equivalent students: you must have achieved a minimum overall average of 60%
• Have proven financial need

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy)
• Full academic record, including most recent results
• Parents or guardians proof of household income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ proof of pension or social grant if applicable)
• Motivational letter to support your application (read our tips on how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)

Full bursary documents checklist

How to apply

1. Check the requirements

   Make sure you meet every requirement listed above. Applications that miss one are usually rejected automatically.

2. Prepare your documents

   Scan clear copies of everything the provider asks for, certified where required.

3. Apply through the official channel
   BDO Bursary Application
4. Submit before the closing date

   Closing date not yet announced. Not confirmed – apply ASAP. Late applications are almost never accepted.

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Contact the bursary provider

• Email [email protected]
• Phone 011 488 1700
• Phone 011 488 1783

Contact the provider only with questions about this bursary. StudentBursaries.co.za does not process applications.

About BDO

BDO is an international network of accounting and advisory firms. BDO South Africa provides audit, tax and advisory services and trains future CAs.