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:
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