Shoprite Bursaries 2026: Funding for Retail, Supply Chain and More

Are you a South African student looking for financial help to study in retail or supply chain fields? The Shoprite Bursaries 2026 offer a great chance for young people to get support for their education. Shoprite Group, Africa’s largest retailer, runs this program to build skills in key areas.

About the Shoprite Bursary Programme

Shoprite started in 1979 and now runs thousands of stores across Africa. The bursary helps students in high-demand fields like retail and supply chain. It aims to train future workers who can help the company grow.

Fields Covered by the Bursaries

Shoprite will award bursaries in these study areas:

Accounting (CA Stream – SAICA) with 10 bursaries available.
Biological & Agricultural Sciences with 10 bursaries.
Retail Business Management with 60 bursaries.
Supply Chain & Logistics with 10 bursaries.

Each field matches jobs that Shoprite needs.

Bursary Value and Coverage

The bursary provides between R30,000 and R60,000 per year. This amount depends on the course and school. It covers tuition fees, prescribed textbooks, and an accommodation allowance.

Work-Back Obligation

Once you finish your studies, you must work for Shoprite Group. The rule is one year of work for each year you received funding. This helps you gain real job experience.

Minimum Requirements

All applicants must meet these basic rules:

Be a South African citizen.
Be 27 years old or younger.
Have completed Matric.
Study at a recognized tertiary institution.

Field-specific rules apply too:

Accounting (CA Stream)

Study BCom Accounting or BAcc (CA stream).
Be in 2nd to 4th year, or PGDA/CTA.
Have a minimum 65% average.
Get 65% in Accounting, Auditing, and Tax.

Biological & Agricultural Sciences

Study agriculture-related qualifications.
Have a minimum 60% average.

Retail Business Management

Study Diploma in Retail Business Management.
Have a minimum 60% average.

Supply Chain & Logistics

Study Logistics, Supply Chain, or Operational Research.
Have a minimum 60% average.

Selection Process

Shortlisted candidates hear back within 30 days after the closing date on 31 May 2026. Shoprite may prefer internal candidates. If you get no feedback, assume your application did not succeed.

How to Apply for Shoprite Bursaries 2026

Applications close on 31 May 2026. Follow these steps:

Register an account on the Shoprite recruitment site.
Log in to your account.
Choose your bursary link:

Accounting (CA Stream – SAICA) (Reference: SHO260120-5).
Biological and Agricultural Sciences (Reference: SHO260120-7).
Retail Business Management (Reference: SHO260120-4).
Supply Chain & Logistics (Reference: SHO260120-9).

Upload these documents with your application:

Certified copy of ID.
Certified Matric certificate.
Full tertiary academic record on institution letterhead.

Email applications are not accepted. Submit everything online or risk disqualification.

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