BDO is an international organisation (known priorly as BDO Spencer Steward). BDO is an accounting company that also specialises business advisor services and auditing. They are therefore keen to find and assist bright students that are looking for a career in Chartered Accounting.
Students with a strong acumen for finance will usually have the best chance of qualifying for a Chartered Accountant qualification and more likely to be selected. The selected applicant should have a strong academic record and show financial need. Successful applicants will then be asked to work at BDO SA for the equivalent time of the bursary as an exchange.
This bursary covers both academic fees and book allowances. Bursary values can vary across different BDO offices in South Africa. This Bursary is subject to requirements and is renewable only if the student meets the said conditions.
Minimum pre-requisits before applying for the bursary:
Students should also meet the below academic criteria:
Current University students:
Applicants which do meet the above will then be invited for an interview and psychometric testing.
1) Complete the application form which can be found here: (pdf)
Submit the completed application form with any supporting documents to the Human Resources Department through one of the following methods:
Email: bursaries@bdo.co.za
Fax: 011 488 1783
31 October every year
Tel: 011 488 1700
Fax: 011 488 1783
Email: bursaries@bdo.co.za