The Shoprite Group is inviting eligible South African students to apply for the Shoprite Bursary Programme 2026. This bursary opportunity is aimed at supporting talented students in scarce and high-impact fields while creating a strong pipeline of future professionals for Africa’s largest food retailer.
If you are studying in accounting, agriculture, retail, or supply chain–related fields and need financial support for 2026, this bursary is worth applying for.
About the Bursary Provider – Shoprite Group
Founded in 1979, the Shoprite Group started with the acquisition of eight supermarkets in Cape Town. Today, it operates more than 270 stores across 16 countries in Africa and the Indian Ocean Islands.
The Group 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
In addition, Shoprite manages 367 franchise stores across South Africa and Namibia, including OK Foods, OK Grocer, OK Minimark, Sentra, Friendly Stores, and Megasave.
About the Shoprite Bursary Programme 2026
Shoprite is offering bursaries for the 2026 academic year to students studying in selected priority fields.
Fields of Study Covered
Bursaries will be awarded in the following fields:
- Accounting (CA Stream – SAICA) – 10 bursaries
- Biological and Agricultural Sciences – 10 bursaries
- Retail Business Management – 60 bursaries
- Supply Chain & Logistics – 10 bursaries
Bursary Coverage and Value
The Shoprite bursary covers:
- Tuition fees
- Prescribed books
- Accommodation allowance
💰 Bursary value: Between R30 000 and R60 000, depending on the field of study and institution.
Work-Back Obligation
All bursary recipients are required to work for Shoprite after graduation.
- Work-back period: 1 year of employment for every year of funding received.
Career Opportunities After Graduation
- Accounting (CA Stream – SAICA): Join the Shoprite Finance team and potentially enter the Accounting Articles Programme with exposure across the Group.
- Biological & Agricultural Sciences: Placement within the Fresh Foods / Freshmark division.
- Retail Business Management: Build a long-term career in retail management at Africa’s largest retailer.
- Supply Chain & Logistics: Develop as a future logistics and supply chain specialist within the Shoprite Group.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must meet all the minimum requirements below.
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 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 with Crop/Plant Production focus
- 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
How to Apply for Shoprite Bursary 2026
Step-by-Step Application Process
Step 1: Register an account on the Shoprite recruitment website
Step 2: Login to your account
Step 3: Visit the link to the bursary you are applying for:
- Shoprite Bursary Application 2026: Accounting (CA Stream – SAICA) (Reference number: SHO260120-5)
- Shoprite Bursary Application 2026: Biological and Agricultural Sciences (Reference number: SHO260120-7)
- Shoprite Bursary Application 2026: Retail Business Management (Reference number: SHO260120-4)
- Shoprite Bursary Application 2026: Supply Chain & Logistics (Reference number: SHO260120-9)
Step 4: Upload the required documents:
- Certified copy of ID document
- Certified copy of Matric certificate
- Full tertiary academic record (on institution letterhead)
⚠️ Important: Applications submitted via email will NOT be accepted. All applications must be submitted online only.
Selection Process
- Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 30 days after the closing date
- If you do not receive feedback within this period, please consider your application unsuccessful
- Internal candidates will receive preference in line with Shoprite’s Employment Equity objectives
Closing Date
🗓️ 31 May 2026
Late applications will not be accepted.
Why Apply for the Shoprite Bursary?
The Shoprite bursary offers:
- Financial support for in-demand qualifications
- Guaranteed workplace exposure after graduation
- Career growth within a multinational retail group
- A pathway into professional programmes and leadership roles