South Africa’s healthcare and retail sector continues to grow and more stores are opening daily. This signals new opportunities for young people with qualification that match skills requirements for the sector. The Clicks Bursary is offered by the Clicks Foundation. It is a merit-based financial support opportunity for 2026 academic year.
If you are pursuing undergraduate studies and you passionate about making an impact in pharmacy, technology, or commerce, this opportunity is yours.
About Clicks Foundation
Clicks Group is a South Africa household brand name that came to life in 1968. Since its establishment, Clicks has to become South Africa’s largest retail pharmacy chain. It has hundreds of stores offering accessible health, beauty, and lifestyle products.
Clicks Foundation is the company expression of its commitment to social upliftment, transformation, and skills development. This bursary programme is intended to address shortage of critical skills in the pharmaceutical and retail industries. It also promotes equity and inclusion.
Fields of Study Supported by the Clicks Foundation Bursary
The bursary targets students progressing to their 2nd or 3rd year in 2026 in the following undergraduate qualifications:
- Pharmacy (BPharm)
- Commerce in Data Science
- Commerce in Computer Science
- Commerce in Information Technology
- Commerce in Supply Chain Management
- Commerce in Logistics Management
- Commerce in Business Analytics
- Commerce in Digital Marketing
Clicks Foundation Bursary Value & Benefits
The Clicks Bursary provides relief from financial pressures by covering the following expenses:
- Registration fees
- Full tuition costs
- Prescribed textbooks and essential study materials
- Additional academic support and aids where required
This coverage helps you by taking away stress related to expenses incurred during your studies. You get a chance to focus more on your studies.
Eligibility Criteria – Who Can Apply?
To qualify, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Be a South African citizen
- Aged between 19 and 35 years
- Studying full-time at a recognised South African public university
- Maintaining a minimum overall academic average of 60% (some sources note 65% for strong merit consideration)
- Not receiving any other bursary funding or obligated to another sponsor
- Registered for 2nd or 3rd year studies in one of the listed fields for 2026
Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups (including Black, Coloured, Indian, and those living with disabilities). This is in line with the company policy to help advance its transformation goals.
Grads24.co.za is committed to accurate, up-to-date bursary information. This page outlines important information about the Clicks Foundation Bursary.
How to Apply?
Apply now via the official Clicks Foundation Bursary Application 2026 dedicated page. Remember to use “click_bur_021785” as your reference.
Your application must be accompanied by these supporting documents below:
- ID document (a certified copy)
- Matric certificate (a certified copy)
- Full university academic record, including latest results (on institutions letterhead)
- Proof of University 2026 acceptance or registration
- Proof of disability, if applicable (letter from medical doctor)
(Certified copies of supporting documents must not be older than 3 months.)
All applications must be done online through the official careers portal in the link provided above. Details about Clicks Foundation Recruitment Process are here.
Closing Date
31 December 2025.
No late applications will be accepted after the closing date. Submit your application and documents before the deadline.
Bursary Contact Information
If you experience problems while applying for this bursary opportunity, contact Clicks Foundation here:
- Email Address: Bursaryadministrator@clicksgroup.co.za/clickssupport@pnet.co.za
- Phone: 010 140 3099
Note: Contact Clicks Foundation ONLY if the bursary is still open. If closed, browse our full list of current bursaries on https://grads24.co.za/bursary-alerts
Applications for this bursary are now closed for the 2026 intake cycle. An update will be provided if there is extension or new intake for 2027.
Article last updated in February 2026.
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