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Shoprite Bursary Programme South Africa 2026

The Shoprite Bursary Programme is financial support award made available to deserving students by the Shoprite Group of South Africa. As one of the biggest retailers in Africa, Shoprite is serious about talent development. This is because the Group attracts a variety of careers and skills aligned with its operation.

Shoprite was founded in year 1978 when it acquired eight supermarkets in Cape Town, Western Cape Province. Today the Group operates popular retail outlets featuring a well-know pharmacy and liquor stores with presence in many towns. These include Checkers, Checkers Hyper, Checkers Liquor, Checkers MediRite, OK Furniture, OK Express, House & Home, Hungry Lion, Shoprite Liquor, Shoprite MediRite and Usave.

This retailer also owns popular franchises like Friendly Stores, Friendly Liquor, Megasave, OK Foods, OK Minimark, OK Grocer, OK Value, Sentra and Enjoy. Some of these are found in Namibia. This enables Shoprite to take the lead by offering broader range of products at competitive pricing.

Fields of Study Covered by the Shoprite Bursary

Students who wish to apply for the Shoprite Bursary South Africa 2026 academic year must be pursuing a qualification within the following fields:

  • Accounting (CA Stream – SAICA) (only 10 bursary awards)
  • Biological and Agricultural Sciences (only 10 bursary awards)
  • Retail Business Management (only 60 bursary awards)
  • Supply Chain & Logistics (only 10 bursary awards)

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Eligibility Criteria – Who Can Apply?

There is a list of requirements you must meet to apply for this bursary programme. They are as follows:

Accounting Bursary

  • You must have achieved 65%+ Aggregate on your academic performance
  • Achieve at least a minimum 65% in Accounting,
  • Your modules must include taxation and auditing
  • Be on your 2nd to 4th academic year or PGCA/CTA
  • This bursary is only open to South African citizens
  • You must be 27 years old and younger

Bilogical and Agricultural Science

  • Only South Africa citizens can apply
  • You must NOT be older than 27 years old
  • You must have completed Matric
  • You must be studying towards one of the following qualifications: Horticulture, Agronomy, Agricultural Economics, AgriBusiness Management, or any Agriculture degree with a focus on Crop or Plant Production
  • You must be entering your 2nd, 3rd or 4th year of study
  • You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 60%
  • You must be studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution within South Africa

Retail Business Management Bursary

  • You must be a South African citizen
  • You must NOT be older than 27 years old
  • You must have completed Matric
  • You must be studying towards a Diploma in Retail Business Management
  • You must be entering your 2nd, 3rd year or 4th year (Advanced Diploma) of study
  • You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 60%
  • You must be studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution within South Africa

Food Science Bursary

  • This bursary is targeting students who wish to pursue a Diploma/Degree in Culinary Arts or related qualification in Hospitality Management/ BSc Food Science
  • Achieve at least 60%+ Aggregate
  • Be on your 2nd and 3rd academic year
  • Only South African citizens must apply
  • Be 27 years old and younger

Supply Chain Management

  • You must be a South African citizen
  • You must NOT be older than 27 years old
  • You must have completed Matric
  • You must be studying towards one of the following qualifications: BCom in Logistics/Supply Chain Management/BSc Operational Research, Diploma/Advanced Diploma in Supply Chain Management/ Logistics Management
  • You must be entering your 2nd, 3rd or 4th year of study of study
  • You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 60%
  • You must be studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution within South Africa

Expenses Coverage

Successful applicants who become Shoprite bursaries recipients will covered for the following cost towards their studies:

  • Tuition fees
  • Books
  • Accommodation

The total amount allocated for each bursary recipient is R30K to R60K, depending on which field of study you select.

How To Apply?

Below are seven bursary option you can apply for in 2026 academic year. Please choose the one aligned with your studies and click the link to apply:

Required Support Documents

  • Certified copies of your ID
  • Certified copies of your Matric/Grade 12 certificate
  • Your current year academic record with your institution letterhead

We discourage applicants from sending their original copies of documents required.

Closing Date

31 May 2026.

Late submission will result in the disqualification and your application will not be considered. Apply before the closing date.

Bursary Contact Information

If you have queries relating to this bursary opportunity, please contact Shoprite directly on the following details:

  • Email address: Bursary@shoprite.co.za

Remember to read the Shoprite Bursary FAQ’s before your submit your application.

In case you have missed the deadline for the Toyota Bursary, don’t worry! Explore our list of Bursaries OPEN All Year Round and apply asap!

Grads24 regularly update bursary listings to bring you the latest opportunities—this article was last updated in February 2025.

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