ABOUT THE COMPANY – EY
EY (previously known as Ernst & Young, until it underwent re-branding in 2013) was founded in 1989 when a merger occurred between two companies, namely Ernst & Whinney and Arthur Young & Co. Although the firms history dates back all the way to 1849, when Harding & Pullein was founded. Today, EY is one of the biggest multinational professional services firms across the globe, as well as one of the “Big Four” accounting firms.
The company provides the following services to companies: tax, advisory, assurance (including financial audit) and consulting services.
Headquartered in London, EY currently employs over 230 000 staff members, in its 700 offices in 150 countries.
Headquartered in London, EY currently employs over 230 000 staff members, in its 700 offices in 150 countries.
EY’s services cover many industries, including: Oil & Gas; Mining & Metals; Power & Utilities; Automotive & Transportation; Consumer Products & Retail; Government & Public Sector; Financial Services; Private Equity; Real Estate, Hospitality & Construction; Media & Entertainment; Telecommunications; Technology; Life Sciences and Health.
AABOUT THE BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED & SERVICE CONTRACT
EY are offering 2 types of bursaries:
1) The Academic Merit Bursary
2) The Academic Merit with Financial Need Bursary
1) The Academic Merit Bursary
2) The Academic Merit with Financial Need Bursary
Bursaries will be awarded to students who are studying (or intend on studying) towards a Chartered Accountant (SA) qualification (including BAcc/ BCom Accounting/ Business Science/ CTA/ HNS or similar).
Once students have completed their qualification, they will be required to work for EY, for the duration of the funding received (miniumum of 3 years).
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):
- South African citizen
- Studying or registered to study towards a Chartered Accountancy degree qualification
- Studying or registered to study at a SAICA (South African Institute of Chartered Accountants) accredited University
- Achieved a minimum of 4 A’s in Matric, if not yet studying at tertiary level
- Current tertiary students: must have achieved and maintained a minimum overall average of 65% for all subjects, in 1st to 4th year
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE BURSARY
Applications must be done online at: https://www.ey.com/en_za/careers/apply-for-our-bursary-program
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your online application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application be disregarded):
- ID document (certified copy)
- Umalusi Matric certificate or statement (certified copy)
- Full tertiary academic record, if currently at tertiary level (certified copy)
- Latest fee statement from University, on letterhead (quotation if not yet studying)
- Proof of registration or acceptance to University, on letterhead
- Curriculum Vitae
- Motivational letter to support your application
- Parents/ guardians proof of household income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed) (for students applying for a Merit with Financial Need Bursary)
CLOSING DATE
None – applications are open throughout the year.
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)
CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER
For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact EY directly:
Head Office: Cape Town
Tel: 021 443 0200
Head Office: Cape Town
Tel: 021 443 0200
Or find your nearest EY office here: https://www.ey.com/en_gl/locations/south-africa
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