Last call for applications: Shoprite bursary adds bonus benefit for 2025/2026
The Shoprite Group is encouraging top achievers to apply for its coveted bursary programme for the 2025/2026 academic year. In addition to full academic funding, bursary recipients now also receive support to obtain a driver’s license.
Supplied image - some former recipients of the Shoprite Group bursary (L-R): Anri Loots, Jack van Oordt, Samkelwa Yibe, Atlegang Mpa and Kamvalethu Mali
Other benefits include a monthly grocery allowance, on-campus accommodation, academic support, and access to employee wellness resources.
Applications are open until 30 September 2025 – the final opportunity this year to benefit from the Group’s investment in future talent.
Importantly, most beneficiaries are offered employment by the Group upon graduation, gaining access to expert mentorship and career development at South Africa’s largest private-sector employer.
This comprehensive programme is open to high-achieving students pursuing degrees in:
- Accounting (CA stream – Saica)
- Retail Business Management
- Supply Chain & Logistics
- Biological and Agricultural Sciences
- Food Sciences
Over the past three years, the Group has invested more than R50m in its bursary programme, supporting over 630 students across South Africa.
“For ambitious students ready to embark on their career journey with one of Africa’s leading innovative and inclusive employers, the Shoprite Group bursary offers an unparalleled opportunity to realise their potential,” emphasises Lindsey Joseph, head of Group Talent Solutions at the Shoprite Group.
For more information or to apply - visit the Shoprite Group bursary page here.