Deloitte Bursary South Africa 2025

Deloitte is a world-renowned professional services network with a presence in over 150 countries.

The firm offers a comprehensive suite of services, including audit & assurance, tax, consulting, and financial advisory solutions, catering to a diverse range of public and private clients across multiple industries.

With a workforce exceeding 300,000 professionals, Deloitte is committed to excellence and fostering the talent of tomorrow. 

About the Deloitte Bursary

The Deloitte Bursary program is designed to empower ambitious South African and Namibian students pursuing a SAICA-accredited Chartered Accountancy qualification.

This bursary is available for both undergraduate and postgraduate studies and offers financial assistance to cover a portion of tuition fees, prescribed textbooks, and in some instances, accommodation costs.

The bursary award amount is determined on a case-by-case basis, considering the information provided in each application.

Beyond financial support, the Deloitte Bursary fosters a sense of community and opens doors for professional development.

Upon successful completion of their studies, bursary recipients are encouraged to embark on a three-year traineeship program with Deloitte, gaining valuable hands-on experience and potentially launching a rewarding career within the firm.

Deloitte Bursary Eligibility Criteria

Before applying for the Deloitte Bursary, it’s important to ensure you meet the minimum eligibility requirements.

Failure to comply with these criteria will result in your application being disqualified.

Here’s what you need to know:

  1. You must be a South African citizen or a Namibian citizen.
  2. You must be currently enrolled in Matric or have already completed Matric.
  3. Passing Mathematics (not Mathematical Literacy) during your Matric exams is mandatory.
  4. You must be currently pursuing or intend to pursue a SAICA-accredited Chartered Accountancy qualification (undergraduate or postgraduate program).
  5. Your studies must be undertaken at a SAICA-accredited university in South Africa.

Deloitte Bursary Application Requirements

The application process for the Deloitte Bursary is straightforward.

Applications are submitted online via the Deloitte website.

However, to ensure a complete and competitive application, you’ll need to have the following supporting documents ready for submission:

  1. Certified copy of your ID document
  2. Latest Matric results (if currently enrolled in Matric)
  3. Matric certificate (if you’ve already completed Matric)
  4. Most recent academic record from your tertiary institution
  5. Motivational Letter outlining your academic goals, financial need, and reasons why you believe you are deserving of the bursary

Submitting all the required documents is compulsory. Incomplete applications risk disqualification.

How to Apply

The Deloitte Bursary application portal remains open throughout the year, allowing students to submit their applications at any time.

Therefore, there’s no need to wait for a specific application window.

Visit the Deloitte website and navigate to the bursary application section to initiate the process.

How to Contact

For any inquiries related to the Deloitte Bursary program, you can directly contact Deloitte through their contact page.