Key facts
- Status
- Applications closed Closed 12 November 2023
- Provider
- Forvis Mazars
- Field of study
- Accounting
- Study level
- Undergraduate, Postgraduate
- Academic year
- 2027
- Last checked
- September 2026
Forvis Mazars had not published a 2027 round when we checked.
VerifiedNo open round · the last round we could find closed on 12 November 2023 Watch the careers pages on the firm's own website from October 2026. Latest update ↓
Forvis Mazars, formerly Mazars, is an international audit, tax and advisory firm with offices across South Africa. Its bursary funds students on the CA route who have strong marks and financial need, then trains them through a SAICA contract.
About the Forvis Mazars Bursary
- For full-time SAICA-accredited degrees, undergraduate or postgraduate.
- Selected on academic performance and financial need.
- Leads into a three-year SAICA training contract with the firm.
Eligibility requirements
- South African citizen in or with Matric.
- A strong academic record and financial need.
- Studying at a SAICA-accredited institution.
- Preference for employment equity candidates.
How to apply
- Check the careers pages on forvismazars.com for the bursary listing.
- Prepare a certified ID, Matric results, university acceptance letter, transcripts, CV and motivation letter.
- Apply online before the listing closes.
Closing date
12 November in the last published round (2023). No 2027 date has been announced.
Contact details
- Forvis Mazars South Africa: forvismazars.com/za
CA students should also see the KPMG bursary, which closes on 30 October 2026, the EY bursary and our chartered accountant bursaries page.
FAQs
1. When does the Forvis Mazars bursary close for 2027? +
Forvis Mazars had not published a 2027 round when we checked. The last published round closed on 12 November 2023, so watch the careers pages on forvismazars.com from October 2026.
2. Is Mazars the same as Forvis Mazars? +
Yes. Mazars combined with the US firm Forvis in 2024 and now operates as Forvis Mazars, including in South Africa.
3. Who is it for? +
South African students in or with Matric, studying full-time for a SAICA-accredited degree, with a strong academic record and financial need. Employment equity candidates get preference.
4. How are bursars selected? +
On academic performance and financial need.
5. What are the obligations? +
Submit results every semester, do at least one vacation work stint, attend firm functions when asked, and complete a three-year SAICA training contract with the firm.
6. How do I apply? +
Online through the graduate recruitment listing on Forvis Mazars' careers pages, with a certified ID, Matric results, acceptance letter, transcripts, CV and motivation letter.
Update note (checked September 2026): Forvis Mazars had not published a 2027 round when we checked. The last published round closed on 12 November 2023. Watch the careers pages on the firm’s own website from October 2026. The details below are from the last published call.
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