Key Facts
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2027
Eligibility Requirements
- South African citizen with a valid ID
- Matriculant with a strong Mathematics and English result, or current SAICA-accredited BCom Accounting (CA stream) student
- For the Merit bursary: approximately 70% overall average for matriculants, or 70% in Accounting I and II / 65% in Accounting III at university, with a 70% overall average in the first two years and 65% in the third
- For the Merit-with-Financial-Need bursary: minimum 65% in each subject and overall, plus demonstrated financial need
- Not already receiving another bursary or funding tied to competing employment/work-back obligations
- Willing to complete a work-back period at BDO South Africa equal to the bursary's duration
Documents Needed
- Certified copy of South African ID document
- Matric certificate or latest results
- University academic transcript (for current students)
- Proof of registration or admission to a SAICA-accredited BCom Accounting programme
- Proof of financial need (for the Merit-with-Financial-Need bursary)
About Bdo South Africa Incorporated Bursary
The BDO South Africa Incorporated Bursary supports students working toward the Chartered Accountant (SA) qualification - a BCom Accounting (CA stream) degree, or equivalent, at a SAICA-accredited South African university. It is awarded in two tiers: a Merit bursary (based primarily on academic performance) and a Merit-with-Financial-Need bursary (which also weighs financial circumstances).
Coverage includes full or partial tuition fees, depending on the tier and the awarding office, along with a study-materials allowance. Recipients commit to working back at BDO South Africa for a period equal to the length of their bursary funding, and may be required to complete vacation work during their studies.
Funding Details
Full or partial tuition fees, depending on the bursary tier and the awarding BDO office, plus a study-materials/textbook allowance. Recipients are required to work back at BDO South Africa for a period equal to the length of their bursary funding, and may need to complete vacation work during their studies.
Where You Can Study
Any SAICA-accredited South African university offering a BCom Accounting (CA stream) qualification through to CTA/Honours level.
About BDO South Africa Incorporated
BDO is one of the world's largest accounting, audit and advisory networks, operating in well over 100 countries. BDO South Africa Incorporated is the South African member firm of that network, providing audit, tax and ad…
View full provider profile →Fields of Study & Who Can Apply
South African citizens who are either matriculants intending to study towards the Chartered Accountant (SA) qualification, or currently enrolled BCom Accounting (CA stream) students at a SAICA-accredited university, and who are not already receiving another bursary with competing work-back obligations.
Application Procedure
Apply directly with the provider using the official application link below, before the closing date.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is BDO South Africa?
BDO is a global accounting, audit and advisory network; BDO South Africa Incorporated is its South African member firm.
What qualification does the bursary fund?
A BCom Accounting (CA stream) degree, or equivalent, at a SAICA-accredited South African university, aimed at students working toward the Chartered Accountant (SA) designation.
Do I have to work for BDO afterwards?
Yes - recipients are required to work back at BDO South Africa for a period matching the length of their bursary funding.
When does the bursary close for applications?
Several bursary-listing sites cite a 31 October closing date, but this could not be confirmed on BDO's own official careers page as of August 2026, so confirm the exact current-year date directly with BDO's bursary team.
How do I apply or ask questions?
Contact BDO's bursary team at bursaries@bdo.co.za or 011 488 1700, or check BDO South Africa's official careers page.
