Scholarships

KPMG Bahamas offers a scholarship opportunity to qualified Bahamian students who have attained strong academic achievement and wish to complete an undergraduate degree, locally or overseas. Students should possess an interest in pursuing a career in accounting in The Bahamas.

I am grateful for the opportunity to represent the values of this scholarship and to carry on the legacy of inspiration and determination that it stands for. I look forward to the day I can give back to the community that has supported me, just as the Novelette Scholarship has generously supported my educational journey.

Dashante McLaughlin-Richards

2022 Novelette

Scholarship Recipient

My career journey with KPMG has been nothing short of amazing! It began with the scholarship program, where I first felt like part of the family. KPMG’s support through both bright days and challenging decisions has always been present and unwavering. Today, I’m proud to still be part of the KPMG family and feel truly fortunate!

Josue Luis Sanchez-Ebanks

Scholarship Alumni

Michael Fielder Scholarship

The KPMG Michael Fielder Scholarship is awarded by the Partners to a Bahamian student who is interested in pursuing the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Accountant (CA) designation. The scholarship provides financial assistance for undergraduates in their junior and senior years and post-graduates studying one of the following majors: Accounting, Accounting with IT (or other technology related field), Accounting with Finance, Accounting with a foreign language, Finance, Management Information Systems, Data & Analytics or International Business from an accredited tertiary educational institution.

The KPMG scholarship amount will be disbursed at the beginning of the fall and spring semesters and is renewable for a total of two (2) years.

Applications are to be submitted online with the supporting documentation listed below:

Completed application form
Resume
Copy of passport or other proof of Bahamian citizenship (birth certificate will not suffice)
Most recent transcript with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3
Color photo
Two character references, including one from your Accounting professor
Provide a brief explanation of why you believe you should be awarded the Michael Fielder scholarship.

Successful scholarship recipients are expected to:

Commit to working with KPMG during the summer breaks
Commit to working with KPMG as a full-time employee for a minimum period of two (2) years after completion of after completion of the undergraduate or post-graduate degree.
Sign a contract agreeing to the terms and conditions of the scholarship program

KPMG reserves the right to withhold the scholarship in any given year if a suitable candidate is not identified.

Apply for the KPMG Michael Fielder Scholarship: Apply online