Scholarship
KPMG Outstanding Scholar - Year 1 BSc Accounting
University College Cork
Award
EUR 2.6K–5.3K
Closing date
No closing date
Location
Global
For
Individuals
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
Shortly after Semester 2 exam results
Who can apply
Applicant Types
individual
Project Locations
🇮🇪 Ireland
Region
Ireland
How to apply
Interview required
Stages
- 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