PwC Bursary 2027, Requirements & Application

Key facts

Status
Applications closed Closed 31 August 2026
Provider
PwC
Study level
Undergraduate, Postgraduate, High school
Academic year
2027
Applications open
1 July 2026
Last checked
September 2026

The 2027 round has closed.

Closed · applications closed on 31 August 2026 Watch the careers pages on PwC South Africa's own website from mid-2027. Latest update ↓

PwC is one of the Big Four professional services firms. Its CA Programme Bursary funds future chartered accountants from school through the CTA and into a PwC training contract.

About the PwC Bursary

  • For future chartered accountants.
  • May cover tuition, books, accommodation and a living allowance.
  • A pathway to a SAICA training contract at PwC.

Eligibility requirements

  • South African citizen.
  • Grade 12 learner, undergraduate accounting student or CTA/PGDA student.
  • Strong results in Mathematics and Accounting.
  • Studying at a SAICA-accredited university.

How to apply

  1. Watch the careers pages on pwc.co.za for the next window.
  2. Prepare your ID, results, proof of registration and CV.
  3. Apply online before the closing date.

Closing date

31 August 2026 for the 2027 round.

Contact details

CA students should also see the PwC honours bursary, the KPMG bursary, which closes on 30 October 2026, and our chartered accountant bursaries page.

FAQs

1. Is the PwC bursary still open for 2027? +
No. PwC's CA Programme Bursary for 2027 opened on 1 July 2026 and closed on 31 August 2026. Watch PwC South Africa's careers site from mid-2027.
2. What is PwC? +
PricewaterhouseCoopers, one of the Big Four audit, tax and advisory firms, with offices across South Africa.
3. Who can apply? +
Qualifying Grade 12 learners, undergraduate accounting students and students preparing for the CTA or postgraduate diploma in accounting.
4. What does it cover? +
Funding that may include tuition, books, accommodation and a living allowance.
5. Does it lead to a job? +
Yes. It provides a pathway to a SAICA training contract at PwC.
6. How do I apply? +
Through PwC South Africa's careers website during the application window.
Update note (checked September 2026): the 2027 round has closed. PwC’s CA Programme Bursary opened on 1 July 2026 and closed on 31 August 2026. Watch the careers pages on PwC South Africa’s own website from mid-2027.

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About PwC

Professional services firm (audit, tax and advisory)

PricewaterhouseCoopers Inc., known as PwC, is the South African firm of the global PwC network, with its head office at Waterfall City in Midrand. PwC South Africa audits and advises clients across the economy and publishes research on…

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Address
4 Lisbon Lane, Waterfall City, Jukskei View, 2090
Website
pwc.to

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