Key facts
- Status
- Check with the provider
- Provider
- Kearney
- Academic year
- 2027
- Last checked
- September 2026
Kearney had not published a 2027 round when we checked, and its last listing gave no fixed closing date.
VerifiedKearney is a partner-owned global management consulting firm with an office in Johannesburg. Its bursary targets students in the second-to-last year of a bachelor’s degree who are considering consulting, and it doubles as an early route into the firm’s graduate recruitment.
About the Kearney Bursary
- For students entering the penultimate year of a bachelor’s degree.
- Aimed at future management consultants from a range of degree fields.
- Linked to Kearney’s Johannesburg office and graduate recruitment.
Kearney Bursary eligibility requirements
- Matric and a current bachelor’s degree with at least a 65% overall aggregate.
- No more than two failed subjects during your degree.
- Proficient in English and Microsoft Office.
- Strong analytical, communication and teamwork skills.
How to apply for the Kearney Bursary
- Check the careers section of kearney.com for the Johannesburg bursary listing.
- Prepare a certified ID or passport, certified Matric certificate, academic transcripts, a cover letter and a CV.
- Apply online through the listing before it closes.
Closing date
No fixed date was given in the last listing, and no 2027 round has been published.
Contact details
- Kearney Johannesburg: 010 500 3111
Commerce students interested in consulting should also see the Dynamics Corporate Consulting bursary, the JSE Empowerment Fund bursary and our commerce bursaries page.
FAQs
1. When does the Kearney bursary close for 2027? +
Kearney had not published a 2027 round when we checked, and its last listing did not give a fixed closing date. Check the careers section of kearney.com for Johannesburg openings and apply early if a listing appears.
2. What is Kearney? +
A global management consulting firm, partner-owned, with offices in more than 40 countries including Johannesburg, working with most of the Fortune Global 500.
3. Who is it for? +
Students entering the penultimate, or second-to-last, year of a bachelor's degree who want a career in consulting.
4. What marks do I need? +
At least a 65% overall aggregate in your degree, with no more than two failed subjects.
5. What skills do they look for? +
Strong analytical and critical thinking, good communication, English and Microsoft Office proficiency, teamwork and a goal-driven, adaptable attitude.
6. How do I apply? +
Online through the listing on Kearney's own careers website, with a certified ID or passport, certified Matric certificate, academic transcripts, a cover letter and a CV.
Update note (checked September 2026): Kearney had not published a 2027 round when we checked, and its last listing gave no fixed closing date. Check the careers section of Kearney’s own website for Johannesburg openings and apply early if a listing appears.
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