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Kearney Bursary Programme South Africa

Closing date2027 intake not yet announced
ProviderKearney
ProgrammeKearney Bursary Programme
Field of studyBachelor’s degree relevant to a career in consulting
Study levelUndergraduate; penultimate year of a Bachelor’s degree
LocationSouth Africa; Kearney Johannesburg
Year CoverageCurrent and future intakes

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WHAT FIELDS OF STUDY DOES THE KEARNEY BURSARY COVER?

The Kearney Bursary is not restricted to a published list of named degree programmes in the latest documented application information. Instead, it targets Bachelor’s degree students who are interested in building a career in consulting.

Your degree should therefore be relevant to a potential career in consulting, but applicants should check the requirements of the next advertised intake because Kearney may specify eligible qualifications when applications reopen.

  • Study level: Bachelor’s degree
  • Career focus: Management consulting
  • Applicant stage: Entering the penultimate year of study

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WHAT ARE THE KEARNEY BURSARY REQUIREMENTS?

The latest documented Kearney Bursary requirements are aimed at students with a strong academic record who are entering the second-last year of a Bachelor’s degree.

  • You must have completed Matric.
  • You must be studying towards a Bachelor’s degree.
  • You must have achieved a minimum overall aggregate of 65%.
  • You must be entering the penultimate, or second-last, year of your degree.
  • You must not have failed more than two subjects during your degree studies.
  • You must be proficient in Microsoft Office.
  • You must be proficient in English.
  • You must demonstrate strong academic ability.
  • You must have strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • You must demonstrate strong critical-thinking and analytical skills.
  • You must be able to work effectively in a team.
  • You should demonstrate an innovative and collaborative approach to problem-solving.
  • You should be goal-oriented, adaptable and willing to learn.

These criteria come from the most recent documented application and should not be treated as confirmed 2027 requirements until Kearney publishes the next bursary opportunity.

WHAT DOES THE KEARNEY BURSARY COVER?

A current funding breakdown for a new Kearney intake has not been verified. Public listings for the most recent bursary application identify the opportunity as a bursary but do not provide a reliable current schedule of tuition, registration, accommodation, books or allowance amounts.

For this reason, students should not rely on generic claims about the value or coverage of the bursary. The funding package should be confirmed from the next official Kearney application listing before an applicant treats any particular expense as covered.

HOW DO I APPLY FOR THE KEARNEY BURSARY?

Applications are submitted online through the Kearney Bursary Application 2025 official page

WHAT DOCUMENTS ARE NEEDED FOR THE KEARNEY BURSARY?

The most recent documented application required the following supporting documents:

  • Certified copy of an ID document or passport.
  • Certified copy of the Matric certificate.
  • Full academic record or university transcripts.
  • Cover letter.
  • Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).

These documents should be treated as the requirements from the latest documented intake, not automatically as the confirmed document list for the next application cycle. Check the new application listing before submitting your documents.

WHEN IS THE CLOSING DATE FOR THE KEARNEY BURSARY?

Date not confirmed

HOW DO I CONTACT KEARNEY ABOUT THE BURSARY?

Kearney’s Johannesburg office can be contacted on 010 500 3111. The office is located at Commerce Square, 39 Rivonia Road, Sandton, Johannesburg.

A bursary-specific contact email has not been verified for the current intake. For application questions, use the contact route provided on the current Kearney bursary or careers listing rather than relying on contact details from an old application.

ABOUT KEARNEY

Kearney is a global management consulting firm with offices across Africa and other regions. Its Johannesburg office is based in Sandton, South Africa.

The firm provides management consulting services across areas including strategy, operations, organisation, digital and analytics, procurement, transformation and other business needs. Its consulting focus explains why the bursary is aimed at strong Bachelor’s degree students interested in developing a career in consulting.

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This bursary information was last updated in September 2026.

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