The largest shop in South Africa, Shoprite, helped 287 students in only the previous year. Thanks to the Shoprite bursary, Many South Africans can finance their education and gain the work experience required to enter the workforce. Never assume that no bursaries are available; always make sure you can apply.
Shoprite Bursaries 2024:
Both matriculants applying to universities and current tertiary students enrolled in programs like pharmacy, chartered accounting, industrial and logistics engineering, Information Technology (IT), hospitality, retail business management, and professional cooking are eligible for the bursaries.
Depending on the school and topic of study, Shoprite bursaries can vary from R45 000 to R70 000. The scholarship fully covers tuition, books, and living expenses. Any additional money from the approved amount will be distributed in monthly installments. Within the same time frame as the bursary’s grant, recipients must work for Shoprite. Should a module not pass, it will be redone at the bursary holder’s expense. Once the failed module is passed, the awarded bursary will be stopped but not canceled, and reapplication will be accepted.
Each year, Shoprite provides bursaries in the following academic fields:
- Accounting (CA Stream): This accounting bursary seeks to draw and support exceptional candidates majoring in Chartered Accounting to join our Finance team upon graduation. Enrolling in their Accounting Articles Program will expose you to the Group of Companies, interacting with many stakeholders.
- The purpose of the Criminology Bursary is to provide financial support to prospective Data & Crime Analysts so they can join our Security & Loss Prevention Department upon graduation.
- Information Technology/Systems: The Bursary seeks to draw and support students majoring in Information Technology/Systems who strongly desire to ensure dynamic outputs in a field characterized by constant change.
- Data Science: Shoprite has successfully launched its own Data Science Academy, turning out highly qualified experts in the sector. This bursary will ensure your place at the academy upon graduation and assist you in paying for your academic expenses as you finish your university degree.
- Food Science: The Bursary seeks to draw and support gifted individuals majoring in Culinary/Hospitality to join our Fresh Foods team upon graduation.
- Logistics/Supply Chain: The Bursary aims to draw in and provide financial support for aspiring Logistics and Supply Chain professionals to work on distribution and associated tasks for Africa’s top fast-moving consumer goods retailer.
- Retail/Hospitality Business Management: The Bursary aims to draw in and provide financial support for aspiring Trainee Retail Managers who wish to pursue a profitable career in retail management.
- Pharmacy: The Bursary seeks to draw and provide financial support for gifted students majoring in pharmacy and pharmacy technician programs who are passionate about health care in the retail sector. The Bursary is open to first-, second-, third-, and fourth-year students.
- E-Commerce (UI/UX design): The bursary is intended for gifted students majoring in UI/Visual Communications who want to work as product and design team members in the company after graduation.
About Shoprite:
Since its founding in 1979, Shoprite has become the biggest grocery chain in Africa. The business offers the best possible pricing to the nearby areas. Shoprite serves around 35 million people with a broad selection of goods and services. The firm currently has over 2600 stores in 15 countries around Africa and the islands in the Indian Ocean.
Shoprite Bursary Requirements:
- South African nationality
- A Matric graduate who is 27 years of age or younger is required.
- Regarding Accounting (SAICA – CA Stream) Bursary:
- Pursuing one of the following degrees: BAcc and BCom in Accounting (CA stream)
- studying for your PGDA, CTA, or second, third, or fourth year of study
- at least 65% on an overall average
- obtained a minimum score of 65% in taxation, accounting, and auditing.
- Studying at a South African postsecondary school that is certified and recognized
- For Criminology Bursary:
- Pursuing one of the following degrees: Bachelor of Law/Bachelor of Social Work with a concentration in Criminology, Bachelor of Criminology Honors in Criminal Justice
- enrolled in your third, fourth, or honors year of study
- at least 65% on an overall average
- studying at a South African postsecondary school that is certified and recognized
- For Information Technology Bursary:
- Pursuing one of the following degrees: majoring in Information Systems/Systems Analysis for a BSc or BCom degree
- studying throughout your second, third, or fourth year of education
- studying at a South African postsecondary school that is certified and recognized
- For Data Science Bursary:
- Pursuing a degree in one of the following disciplines: quantitative management (or a related quantitative degree), statistics, computer science, data science, data engineering, mathematics, industrial engineering, statistics, and statistical research
- You attained a minimum cumulative average of 60% in your second or third year of study.
- Achieved a minimum of 65% in the mathematics course.
- Studying at a South African postsecondary school that is certified and recognized
- Food Science Bursary:
- Pursuing one of the following degrees: Food Technology, Microbiology, Consumer Science, Advanced Diploma in Quality, and Culinary Arts Diploma/Degree are among the programs offered by B.Sc.
- studying throughout your second or third year of college
- at least 60% on an overall average
- studying at a South African postsecondary school that is certified and recognized
- For Logistics/ Supply Chain Bursary:
- Pursuing one of the following degrees: Bachelor of Science in Operational Research, Bachelor of Commerce in Logistics (Quantitative Management), or a similar degree or certification
- studying throughout your second or third year of education
- at least 60% on an overall average
- studying at a South African postsecondary school that is certified and recognized
- Retail/Hospitality Business Management Bursary:
- pursuing a retail business management diploma
- studying throughout your first, second, or third year of education
- at least 60% on an overall average
- studying at a South African postsecondary school that is certified and recognized
- E-Commerce (UI/UX design) Bursary:
- Pursuing a degree in any of the following disciplines: Multimedia/Visual Communication/Design/UI/UX
- studying throughout your first, second, or third year of education
- at least 60% on an overall average
- studying at a South African postsecondary school that is certified and recognized
How to Apply?
You should do this if you appreciate what you’ve read and would like to apply for a Shoprite bursary.
- To apply for a scholarship, go to the Shoprite bursary webpage and choose the desired bursary.
- Check your eligibility to apply by carefully reading this.
- Create an account, then log in to finish the registration process.
With your application, please attach the following files:
- Authenticated duplicate of your South African ID
- Your most recent matric results, if you are finishing up your matriculation; a certified copy of your tertiary studies results, if you have finished your enrollment
Closing Date:
- Bursary for Accounting (CA Stream – SAICA) – 30 September 2024; Bursary for Criminology – 30 April 2024; Data Science – 30 April 2024; Food Science – 30 April 2024
- Bursary for Information Systems: April 30, 2024
- Supply Chain & Logistics Bursary: April 30, 2024; E-Commerce (UI/UX design) Bursary: April 30, 2023; Retail Business Management Bursary: April 30, 2024
Contact Details:
- Please email [email protected] to reach the Shoprite Bursary Administrator directly for further information.
- Western Cape – Head Office PO Box 215 Brackenfell 7561 Western Cape South Africa Address: Cnr William Dabs and Old Paarl Roads Brackenfell 7560 Western Cape Africa
- Address for Cape Town: 2 Fairbridge Mall Entrance, Old Paarl Road, Brackenfell, South Africa
- Address: Nedbank Plaza, Shop 23, Steve Biko Street, Arcadia, Pretoria, South Africa
- Johannesburg
- Address: 129 Fox Street, First Floor, Ikusasa House, Johannesburg, South Africa
- Tel: +27 (0) 21 9804000
Fax: +27 (0) 21 9804050
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