BDO South Africa Incorporated Bursary 2026 Requirements & Application

The BDO South Africa Incorporated Bursary 2026. This opportunity empowers aspiring Chartered Accountant (CA) students with financial aid and structured career prospects. 

You cannot afford to delay—completing your application early can set your career in motion.

About the Organisation

BDO South Africa Incorporated is part of the global BDO network, a leading firm in accounting, auditing, and advisory services established in 1963. 

Through its bursary programme, BDO supports the development of future CA(SA) professionals.

Fields of Study Funded

• Chartered Accountancy qualification (CA-stream) including majors in Accounting and Auditing
• Must be pursued at a SAICA-accredited university up to Honours/CTA level

Benefits for Recipients

• Covers full or partial tuition fees plus textbook allowance—the support amount varies by BDO branch
• The bursary is renewable annually, provided you maintain satisfactory academic performance
• In return, recipients must work for BDO South Africa for a period equal to the bursary duration
• Vacation work during studies may be required

Eligibility Criteria

• South African citizen
• Currently in Matric or have completed Matric, or studying toward a CA qualification
• Enrolled or planning to study at a SAICA-accredited institution (Honours/CTA level)
• Must not be receiving other bursary or scholarship tied to employment obligations
• Must not have an existing training-contract obligation with another firm

Academic performance thresholds:

Full bursary

• Matric: Minimum “B” in Mathematics (Higher Grade), “B” in English (First/Second Language), overall average of 70%
• Tertiary: Accounts I ≥ 70%, Accounts II ≥ 70%, Accounts III ≥ 65%, overall average: 1st & 2nd years ≥ 70%, 3rd year ≥ 65%

Half bursary

• Tertiary: Accounts I, II, and III ≥ 65%; overall average ≥ 65% across all years

How to Apply

• Submit the bursary application online via the BDO careers portal or download and complete the PDF form.
• Submit your documents via email to [email protected] or via fax to 011 488 1783

Required Documents

Submit the following as certified copies:

• South African ID document
• Matric certificate or latest Matric results (if in Grade 12)
• Full academic record/transcripts (if already at tertiary level)

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Closing Date

The deadline for the 2025/2026 bursary cycle is 31 October.

You must submit your application by this date to be considered for 2026 support.

Contact Details

For enquiries, contact BDO South Africa Incorporated:

• Phone: 011 488 1700
• Fax: 011 488 1783
• Email: [email protected]