Shoprite Bursary Programme 2026 – Apply Now for Financial Support in South Africa



The Shoprite Group is inviting eligible South African students to apply for the Shoprite Bursary Programme 2026. This bursary is designed to support talented students studying in scarce and high-impact fields while building a strong pipeline of future professionals for Africa’s largest food retailer.

If you are studying in Accounting, Agriculture, Retail Business Management, or Supply Chain and Logistics and require financial assistance for the 2026 academic year, this is an excellent opportunity to fund your studies and secure future employment.

Company Name

Shoprite Group

Bursary Name

Shoprite Bursary Programme 2026

Location

South Africa (Nationwide – recognised public tertiary institutions)

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must be South African citizens and meet the criteria for the specific field of study.

Accounting (CA Stream – SAICA)

South African citizen

Not older than 27 years

Completed Matric

Studying towards BCom Accounting or BAcc (CA stream)

Entering 2nd, 3rd, 4th year or PGDA / CTA

Minimum 65% overall academic average

Minimum 65% in Accounting, Auditing and Taxation

Studying at a recognised South African tertiary institution

Biological and Agricultural Sciences

South African citizen

Not older than 27 years

Completed Matric

Studying Horticulture, Agronomy, Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness Management, or Agriculture (Crop/Plant Production focus)

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Entering 2nd, 3rd or 4th year

Minimum 60% overall average

Studying at a recognised South African tertiary institution

Retail Business Management

South African citizen

Not older than 27 years

Completed Matric

Studying towards a Diploma in Retail Business Management

Entering 2nd, 3rd or 4th year (Advanced Diploma)

Minimum 60% overall average

Supply Chain & Logistics

South African citizen

Not older than 27 years

Completed Matric

Studying BCom Logistics, Supply Chain Management, BSc Operational Research, or Diploma / Advanced Diploma in Supply Chain or Logistics Management

Entering 2nd, 3rd or 4th year

Minimum 60% overall average

Benefits

The Shoprite bursary provides comprehensive financial support, including:

Payment of tuition fees

Prescribed textbooks

Accommodation allowance

💰 Bursary value: Between R30 000 and R60 000 per year, depending on the field of study and institution.

About Shoprite Group

Founded in 1979, the Shoprite Group began with the purchase of eight supermarkets in Cape Town. Today, it is the largest food retailer in Africa, operating in 16 countries across Africa and the Indian Ocean Islands.

Shoprite owns and operates nearly 2 000 corporate stores, including:

Shoprite

Checkers & Checkers Hyper

Checkers Liquor & MediRite

OK Furniture & OK Express

House & Home

Hungry Lion

Usave

The Group also manages 367 franchise stores in South Africa and Namibia under brands such as OK Foods, OK Grocer, OK Minimark, Sentra, Friendly Stores, and Megasave.

Work-Back Obligation

All successful bursary recipients will be required to work for the Shoprite Group after graduation.

Work-back period: 1 year of employment for every year of funding received

This ensures graduates gain valuable work experience and long-term career growth within the Group.

Career Opportunities After Graduation

Accounting (CA Stream – SAICA): Entry into Shoprite’s Finance team and potential placement in the Accounting Articles Programme

Biological & Agricultural Sciences: Opportunities within the Fresh Foods / Freshmark division

Retail Business Management: Long-term retail management careers across Shoprite and Checkers stores

Supply Chain & Logistics: Development into future supply chain and logistics specialists

Closing Date

📅 Closing date not yet officially confirmed

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

How to Apply

Register an account on the Shoprite Recruitment Website

Log in using your credentials

Search and apply for the relevant bursary using the correct reference number

Upload all required supporting documents and submit your application

📌 Ensure that all information is accurate before submitting.

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