Scholarship

KPMG Outstanding Scholar - Year 1 BSc Accounting

University College Cork Original Source
Award

€2,625 - €5,250

Deadline

No deadline

Location

Ireland

Applicants

individual

About This Opportunity

KPMG, Chartered Accountants, offer two bursaries annually to two UCC students enrolled in 1st year BSc Accounting, to the value of €1,500 each. Both students will also receive a summer internship with the firm lasting between 3-10 weeks at the end of their second year on the programme, worth between €1,125 - €3,750. This scholarship recognizes students who have been able to combine a high level of personal development with strong academic results. Students must hope to achieve at least a 2H.1 result in their first sitting of their 1st year, BSc Accounting exams. Selection is based on a 500-word personal statement outlining success in academic life, community initiatives, sports, and work experience, followed by interviews with a panel including a representative from KPMG and the Department of Accounting and Finance.

2 awards
Decision Shortly after Semester 2 exam results

Who Can Apply

Region
Ireland
Project in
Ireland
Applicants
individual

Application Details

Interview

Stages

  1. 1 two_stage

Required documents

cover_letter

Review process

Applications reviewed based on 500-word personal statement, followed by interviews with panel including KPMG and Department of Accounting and Finance representatives

Additional benefits

  • career_services

Restrictions

  • reporting_requirements

Post-award obligations

  • remain_in_field