BDO provides bursaries to students who are pursuing a CA(SA) qualification in South Africa. This bursary programme covers expenses related to studies while you focus on academic excellence. The BDO Bursary Programme provides financial support to students from previously disadvantaged groups. You must possess strong academic capabilities, while unable to afford fees to complete your studies.
WHAT IS THE BDO BURSARY PROGRAMME?
Preference is given to AIC students. Acceptance of a bursary requires the student to complete a training contract in terms of a learnership agreement with the BDO office that awards the bursary. BDO allocates a full or half bursary dependent on academic achievement and available financial resources. Our bursaries exclude residence fees and are limited to registration fees, tuition fees and books for each year of study. Bursary applications are processed throughout the course of the year. Due to the high number of applicants, you may only receive feedback towards the end of the year.
FIELDS OF STUDY COVERED BY BDO BURSARY
- Be studying at an accredited university which offers South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) accredited programmes through to Honours / CTA level.
- NOT be signed with any other professional services firm to complete a Chartered Accountant training contract
- NOT be in possession of a bursary / scholarship / financial assistance award which has employment obligations or post training contract employment obligations;
- Commitment to study towards a CA(SA) qualification with majors in accounting and auditing
Matriculants
- Minimum “B” in Mathematics (Maths Literacy is not accepted)
- Minimum “B” in English Home Language or as a 1st language
- Overall average of 70% or higher in Grade 11 and Grade 12
- Proof of provisional acceptance from a SAICA accredited university for the CA(SA) programme.
All applicants will be interviewed and shortlisted matriculants have to complete a psychometric assessment to determine suitability.
University Students
70% or more in Accounts I 65% or more in Accounts II Continuation of bursary for CTA will depend on achieving the minimum requirements as stipulated by the university.
APPLICATION PROCESS
All applications for the BDO Bursary Programme must be done via https://www.bdo.co.za/en-za/careers/students-careers/bursaries
CONTACT BDO FOR QUERIES
For any questions related to this bursary programme, contact BDO directly:
BDO South Africa Incorporated
Tel: 011 488 1700
Fax: 011 488 1783
Email: bursaries@bdo.co.za