KPMG Bursary South Africa 2026 – Application Guide for Accounting Students

The KPMG Bursary programme for 2026 academic year empowers South African students to pursue a prestigious SAICA-accredited Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) qualification. You can choose a rewarding career in audit, tax, or advisory services. There are more than 4,000 professionals employed by KPMG in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, and Port Elizabeth offices. This bursary covers expenses like tuition, accommodation, books, and more. It targets academically excellent students, particularly those with financial need, to drive South Africa’s financial future.

About KPMG

Member firms’ clients include business corporations, governments and public sector agencies and not-for-profit organisations. They look to KPMG for a consistent standard of service based on high order professional capabilities, industry insight and local knowledge.

KPMG member firms can be found in 155 countries. Collectively they employ more than 162,000 people across a range of disciplines. In South Africa, KPMG has offices in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, and Port Elizabeth. It employs over 4,000 professionals to serve key sectors like mining and finance. The company is among world leaders when it comes to matters of diversity and skills development.

Eligibility Requirements

KPMG offers two unique bursary opportunities for students studying towards becoming SAICA accredited Chartered Accountants, or CAs(SA). The Pure Merit Bursary is awarded based solely on your academic results. The bursary is awarded based on both your academic results and your financial position.

  • You must be a South African citizen
  • You must have completed Matric
  • You must be studying or intend on studying full time towards a SAICA recognised degree (e.g., BCom Accounting or equivalent, leading to CTA/PGDA)
  • You must be studying or intend on studying at a SAICA recognised tertiary institution
  • You must have a strong academic record
  • Students who live with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Bursary Monthly Allowance

The bursary cover student’s cost towards the following:

  • Tuition Fee
  • Registration Fee
  • Accommodation and Meals 
  • Text Books

Bursary coverage is on yearly basis and varies by office/year based on budget. Pure Merit bursary covers partial costs; Merit with Financial Needs offers fuller support. Renewal depends on academic performance (e.g., 60%+ average).

Fields of Study Covered by the KPMG Bursary

Bursaries are available for studies towards a SAICA accredited Chartered Accountant, or CAs(SA) qualification.

  • The Pure Merit Bursary will be awarded based on academic results alone, for students who don’t need extensive funding
  • The Merit Bursary with Financial Needs will be awarded based on academic results AND financial need, for students who would otherwise not be able to attend university.

How To Apply for the KPMG Bursary?

Step 1: You must complete your application online via the official KPMG Bursary Application 2026 dedicated page.

Step 2: Upload clear copies of the following supporting documents:

  • University official fee statement, no older than 2 weeks (on university letterhead)
  • Statement of any additional costs (such as residence)
  • Matric certificate (certified copy)
  • Full academic record, including most recent results (on university letterhead)

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

  • Parents/ guardians proof of income (latest payslips if employed/ 3 months bank statements AND utility bill if unemployed)
  • Proof of other financial assistance

Applications must be submitted via email to to the office where you intend on completing your articles:

Closing Date for the KPMG Bursary

The closing date for applications is 30 October 2025. Late submissions will result in the disqualification of your appliction.

Bursary Contact Details 

If you encounter problems as you are completing this bursary application, contact KPMG directly:

  • Phone: 011 647 7111
  • Email: Cape Town (ctnbursaries@kpmg.co.za), PE (tamara.conwood@kpmg.co.za), Johnnesburg (jhbbursaryapplications@kpmg.co.za) and general bursaries@kpmg.co.za

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