Company: KPMG
Bursary Type: Accounting / SAICA Studies
Study Level: University students studying toward a SAICA-recognised qualification
Requirement: You must first apply for a KPMG training contract
Funding Options: Pure Merit Bursary or Merit Bursary with Financial Need

About the KPMG Bursary

KPMG offers bursaries to promising university students who need support to continue their studies. To be considered, applicants must first apply for a KPMG training contract. After applying for the training contract and receiving a Taleo reference number, students can then apply for the bursary.

KPMG offers two bursary options:

1. Pure Merit Bursary
Awarded based only on academic performance.

2. Merit Bursary with Financial Need
Awarded based on academic performance and financial need.

KPMG decides which bursary type an applicant qualifies for, as well as the amount awarded.

Minimum Requirements

To qualify, you must:

Be studying a SAICA-recognised degree
Be studying full-time
Complete your degree in the minimum number of years
Meet the academic requirements for your current level of study

Academic Requirements

Matric

At least 4 A symbols
Life Orientation is excluded

First Year

Minimum 65% overall average
Minimum 70% for Accounting

Second Year

Minimum 65% overall average
Minimum 65% for Accounting

Third Year

Minimum 60% overall average
Minimum 60% for Accounting

Honours / CTA

Minimum 50% overall average
Minimum 55% for Accounting

Important Conditions

A bursary application will only be considered if you apply online and upload all required documents.
KPMG has the sole discretion to decide:
- which bursary type you qualify for
- how much funding you receive
- whether the bursary continues in later years
Continued funding depends on:
- satisfactory academic progress
- availability of funds
The bursary contract is subject to you entering into a learnership / training contract with KPMG after completing your studies at a SAICA-accredited university
This usually starts after obtaining your CTA/GDA qualification

Required Documents

For the Pure Merit Bursary

You will need:

Student ID document
Matric certificate
Latest academic record
Proof of registration
Updated fee statement

For the Merit Bursary with Financial Need

You will need:

Payslips for both parents or guardians
- affidavit if unemployed
3 months’ bank statements for both parents or guardians
- affidavit if no bank account
Affidavit if parents or guardians are absent in your life
Death certificate if parents or guardians are deceased
Utility bill
- water, electricity, cellphone, etc.
Student ID document
Matric certificate
Latest academic record
Proof of registration
Updated fee statement

How to Apply

Step 1

Apply for a KPMG training contract

Step 2

Once you receive your Taleo reference number, apply for the bursary

Step 3

Upload all required supporting documents online

Contact for Questions

If you have questions about the application process, email:

Bursarysupport@kpmg.co.za

KPMG says they aim to respond within 48 hours.

NextStepZA Tip

Before applying, make sure:

your marks meet the minimum requirements
your documents are clear and up to date
you have already applied for the KPMG training contract
your Taleo reference number is ready

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