Shoprite Bursaries

By Karabo · Mar 20, 2025

Are you a South African student with a passion for making a difference in the retail sector? Great news! The Shoprite Bursary Applications for the 2025 academic year are now open. If you are looking for financial assistance to further your studies, this is an opportunity you don't want to miss.

Shoprite Bursaries 2025

About the Shoprite Bursary:

Shoprite is South Africa’s largest private-sector employer and a leader in the retail industry. Each year, the company invests in the education and development of talented young South Africans through its bursary programme. The bursary aims to support students who are passionate about building a career in retail and related fields.

FIELD OF STUDY

The Shoprite Bursary Programme for the 2025 academic year is open to students who want to pursue or are pursuing an undergraduate qualification in the following field of study:

Accounting (CA Stream) - 10 bursaries will be awarded
Biological and Agricultural Sciences - 10 bursaries will be awarded
Food Science - 10 bursaries will be awarded
Retail Business Management - 60 bursaries will be awarded
Supply Chain & Logistics - 10 bursaries will be awarded

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SHOPRITE BURSARIES

Accounting (CA Stream – SAICA) Bursary:

You must be a South African citizen
You must NOT be older than 27 years old
You must have completed Matric
You must be studying towards either of these qualifications: BCom Accounting, BAcc (CA stream) degree
You must be in your 2nd, 3rd or 4th year of study or PGDA / CTA
You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 65%
You must have achieved a minimum result of 65% for Accounting, Auditing and Taxation subjects
You must be studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution within South Africa

Biological and Agricultural Sciences Bursary:

You must be a South African citizen
You must NOT be older than 27 years old
You must have completed Matric
You must be studying towards one of the following qualifications: BSc Microbiology, Plant Pathology, Botany, Zoology, Genetics and Biotechnology, and any Agricultural degree
You must be in your 3rd or 4th year of study
You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 60%
You must be studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution within South Africa

Food Science Bursary:

You must be a South African citizen
You must NOT be older than 27 years old
You must have completed Matric
You must be studying towards one of the following qualifications: Food Technology (Food Tech) or Food Science degree
You must be in your 2nd, 3rd or 4th year of study of study
You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 60%
You must be studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution within South Africa

Retail Business Management Bursary:

You must be a South African citizen
You must NOT be older than 27 years old
You must have completed Matric
You must be studying towards a Diploma in Retail Business Management
You must be in your 1st, 2nd, 3rd year or 4th year (Advanced Diploma) of study
You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 65%
You must be studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution within South Africa

Supply Chain & Logistics Bursary:

You must be a South African citizen
You must NOT be older than 27 years old
You must have completed Matric
You must be studying towards one of the following qualifications: BCom in Logistics/ Supply Chain Management/ BSc Operational Research, Diploma/ Advanced Diploma in Supply Chain Management/ Logistics Management
You must be in your 2nd, 3rd or 4th year of study of study
You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 60%
You must be studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution within South Africa

SHOPRITE BURSARIES REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

Certified copy of your ID
Certified copy of Matric Certificate
Certified copy of your academic record
Acceptance Letter OR Proof of Registration

A step by step guide to apply for the Shoprite Bursaries for 2025

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:

CLOSING DATE:

The deadline to submit applications for the Shoprite Bursaries for the 2025 academic year is 30 April 2025. Applicants are strongly encouraged to complete and submit their applications well before this date to avoid any last-minute issues, such as technical difficulties or missing documentation.

Please note that late applications will not be considered under any circumstances. Incomplete applications and those with missing required documents will also be disqualified automatically.

It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all sections of the application form are accurately completed and that all supporting documents are uploaded before the closing date.

CONTACT DETAILS:

For any queries contact the Shoprite Group:

Email: [email protected]

NB: Please read the Shoprite Bursary FAQ’s before submitting a query.

Conclusion

If you are a South African student eager to build a successful career in the retail industry or related fields, the Shoprite Bursary Programme for 2025 is a great opportunity.

With funding available across various fields of study—including Accounting, Food Science, Retail Business Management, and more, this bursary can help ease the financial burden of your studies and open doors to exciting career prospects within one of the country’s leading retail groups.

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