BDO South Africa Bursary
BDO South Africa
BDO South Africa Bursary is bursary offered by BDO South Africa to South African students studying towards qualifications in accounting, commerce. The funder has not published a fixed closing date for this cycle, so check the official page regularly.
BDO funds BCom Accounting students on the chartered accountancy route, leading into an articles contract.
The sections below set out who qualifies, what the award covers, which documents you need to prepare and where to submit your application. Every detail is taken from the funder's own published information, and the apply link sends you straight to their official page rather than to a third-party form.
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Closing date
Check the official page for the closing date
Provinces
All provinces
Study levels
Undergraduate
Citizenship
South African
Institutions
Any accredited SA institution
Verified by our editorial team· last checked 3 Oct 2026
This funder does not publish a public online application form. The link above takes you to their official bursary page, where the current application instructions, forms and email address are posted.
Our assessment of this opportunity
BDO South Africa is funding a scarce-skills field, which usually means a large applicant pool and marks-driven shortlisting. In our experience, applicants who submit early with a certified latest results statement and a clear career link to the funder's operations get further than those relying on the motivation letter alone.
Most company bursaries in South Africa come with a work-back obligation, typically one year of employment for each year funded. Before you accept, confirm the length of the obligation, where you may be placed and what happens if you fail a module, because repaying a bursary in full is a real risk for students who change course.
BDO South Africa does not publish a fixed closing date, which often means applications open for a short window. Bookmark the official page and check it monthly so you do not miss the intake.
There is no public online form linked here, so applications may be by email or only when a call is announced. Never pay anyone to "fast-track" this application; legitimate funders do not charge fees.
Written by the SA Bursary Hub Editorial Team based on the funder's published criteria and our experience reviewing South African funding programmes.
About this bursary
BDO South Africa is the funder of the BDO South Africa Bursary. This bursary programme aims to support South African students pursuing a career in chartered accountancy. The programme specifically targets students enrolled in BCom Accounting degrees. It is designed for those committed to following the chartered accountancy route, with the intention of progressing into an articles contract upon graduation. This opportunity is well-suited for undergraduate students across all provinces in South Africa who are focused on a future in the accounting and commerce fields.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the BDO South Africa Bursary, applicants must be South African citizens. The programme is open to undergraduate students studying BCom Accounting, as it supports the chartered accountancy route. Students from all provinces are encouraged to apply. Specific minimum grade requirements are not provided in the facts, so students should confirm these on the official application page. The bursary is not open to other fields or study levels beyond those specified. Applicants must ensure their chosen course of study aligns with the programme's focus on accounting and commerce.
Requirements
Prospective applicants for the BDO South Africa Bursary should focus on academic preparedness for a BCom Accounting degree. While specific minimum grade requirements are not detailed in the provided facts, maintaining strong academic performance in high school, particularly in subjects relevant to accounting and commerce, would be beneficial. Students should prepare to demonstrate their commitment to the chartered accountancy profession. There are no specified supporting requirements beyond academic focus, but applicants should check the official BDO South Africa application page for any additional criteria.
Required documents
While specific documents are not listed in the facts for the BDO South Africa Bursary, students typically need to prepare several certified copies of key documents for such applications. These commonly include a South African identity document, academic transcripts from previous studies (e.g., matric results or university academic records), and proof of university registration or acceptance for a BCom Accounting degree. A comprehensive curriculum vitae and a motivation letter outlining career aspirations in chartered accountancy are also often requested. Always check the official BDO South Africa application portal for the exact list of required documents.
Benefits
The BDO South Africa Bursary provides financial support for undergraduate students on the chartered accountancy route. While it is not a full-funding bursary, it assists with various costs associated with studying BCom Accounting. The specific value or coverage of the funding is not detailed in the provided facts, so students should verify this information directly on the funder's official application page. A key aspect of this bursary is the work-back obligation: recipients normally complete their training contract, commonly known as articles, with BDO South Africa after completing their studies.
How to apply
To apply for the BDO South Africa Bursary, students should first visit the official BDO South Africa website or their designated application portal. Look for the 'Careers' or 'Bursaries' section. It is crucial to read through all the application instructions carefully. Complete the application form accurately, ensuring all sections are filled out truthfully. Gather all required supporting documents, making sure they are certified where necessary. The facts do not specify a closing date, so students must confirm this critical detail on the official BDO South Africa application page to avoid missing the deadline. Submit your application well in advance of the closing date.
Qualification levels
Contact
BDO South Africa handles enquiries directly, use the official application page above to get in touch.
Official source and what we could not confirm
Everything above comes from BDO South Africa's own published material. SA Bursary Hub is an independent information site: we do not award this funding and applications are submitted only through the official channel below.
- Official application page: https://www.bdo.co.za/en-za/careers/student-careers
- Organisation website: https://www.bdo.co.za
Not published by the funder at the time of checking, so we have not shown it: a confirmed closing date, the exact value of the award, a public contact email address. We do not estimate missing details, ask the funder directly if you need them.
Requirements and dates can change during the year, so confirm the full criteria and closing date on the official page before you submit.
SA Bursary Hub editorial team
This listing was written by a person and checked against the funder's own published material before it went live. Last reviewed 3 Oct 2026. How we verify information.
Plan your application
Use this checklist with the verified details above. The official BDO South Africa application page remains the final source for criteria, documents and dates.
Check your fit first
- Your registered or intended course appears within the listed fields: accounting, commerce. Confirm the exact course name on the official page.
- Your study level matches one of the listed levels: Undergraduate.
- You meet the listed location requirement: all provinces.
Prepare the requested evidence
Use the required-documents section above as your checklist. Open every uploaded file to confirm it is readable and follows the portal's format and size rules.
Work backwards from the deadline
No closing date is shown here. Check the official page before starting and do not assume the opportunity is open throughout the year.
Confirm before you submit
- The web address belongs to BDO South Africa or its named application provider.
- The bursary title, closing date and intake year match this listing.
- You understand what is funded and any conditions attached to an award.
- You never pay a person who promises to secure or prioritise an application.