Shoprite Bursary

Fields of study

Bursaries will be awarded for studies within the following fields

• Accounting (CA Stream – SAICA) (10 bursaries will be awarded)
• Biological and Agricultural Sciences (10 bursaries will be awarded)
• Retail Business Management (60 bursaries will be awarded)
• Supply Chain & Logistics (10 bursaries will be awarded)

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Not be older than 27 years old
• Have completed Matric
• Be studying towards either of these qualifications: BCom Accounting, BAcc (CA stream) degree
• Be entering your 2nd, 3rd or 4th year of study or PGDA / CTA
• Have achieved a minimum overall average of 65%
• Have achieved a minimum result of 65% for Accounting, Auditing and Taxation subjects
• Be studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution within South Africa

Biological and Agricultural Sciences Bursary

• Be a South African citizen
• Not be older than 27 years old
• Have completed Matric
• 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
• Be entering your 2nd, 3rd or 4th year of study
• Have achieved a minimum overall average of 60%
• Be studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution within South Africa

Retail Business Management Bursary

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

Supply Chain & Logistics Bursary

• Be a South African citizen
• Not be older than 27 years old
• Have completed Matric
• 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
• Be entering your 2nd, 3rd or 4th year of study of study
• Have achieved a minimum overall average of 60%
• Be studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution within South Africa

What the bursary covers

• Tuition fees
• Books
• An allowance for accommodation

Value mentioned: R30 000, R60 000

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy)
• Matric certificate (certified copy)
• Full tertiary academic record, including most recent results (on institutions letterhead)

Full bursary documents checklist

How to apply

1. Check the requirements

   Make sure you meet every requirement listed above. Applications that miss one are usually rejected automatically.

2. Prepare your documents

   Scan clear copies of everything the provider asks for, certified where required.

3. Apply through the official channel
   • Register an account
   • Login to your account
   • Shoprite Bursary Application 2026: Accounting (CA Stream – SAICA)
   • Shoprite Bursary Application 2026: Biological and Agricultural Sciences
   • Shoprite Bursary Application 2026: Retail Business Management
   • Shoprite Bursary Application 2026: Supply Chain & Logistics

   Step 1: Register an account on the Shoprite recruitment website

   Step 2: Login to your account

   Note: applications submitted via email will NOT be accepted – all applications must be submitted online only.

4. Submit before the closing date

   Usually closes around May. Late applications are almost never accepted.

Applications for the current cycle have closed. This bursary usually opens again each year, so prepare your documents now and check back.

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Contact the bursary provider

• Email [email protected]

Contact the provider only with questions about this bursary. StudentBursaries.co.za does not process applications.

About Shoprite

Shoprite Holdings is Africa's largest food retailer, operating Shoprite, Checkers and Usave stores.