Shoprite Bursary Programme
Shoprite Group
The Shoprite Group bursary programme funds South African students under 27 in Accounting (CA stream), Retail Business Management, Supply Chain and Logistics, Biological and Agricultural Sciences and Food Science. It covers tuition and on-campus accommodation, adds a monthly grocery allowance and wellbeing support, and comes with a work-back agreement that leads straight into a job with the Group. Shoprite says applications open from February to May each year; the 2026 programme ran from 5 February to 31 May 2026, and 2027 dates had not been announced as of 12 October 2026.
- Amount
- Covers tuition and on-campus accommodation plus a monthly grocery allowance; the rand value is not published (the Group spent R15.9 million on 266 bursaries in FY2026)
- Deadline
- To be announced
- Duration
- Full degree duration (subject to performance)
- Renewable
- Yes
Eligible Fields of Study
Shoprite Group supports students in the following disciplines
Eligibility Requirements
- ✓ South African citizen under 27 years old
- ✓ Registered for undergraduate or postgraduate degree study at an accredited university
- ✓ Meet the qualifying criteria of the specific bursary category, which are listed on each posting on the Shoprite bursary portal
- ✓ Requirements recorded for the 2026 round: CA (SAICA) stream 65%+ overall and 65%+ in Accounting, Auditing and Taxation; other streams 60%+ overall average
What's Included
- ✓ Tuition fees
- ✓ On-campus accommodation
- ✓ Monthly grocery allowance
- ✓ Wellbeing support through the Group's Employee Assistance Programme
- ✓ Work-back agreement giving graduates a direct transition into employment with the Shoprite Group (accounting bursars can move into its three-year SAICA Trainee Accountant Programme)
Work Commitment
Each Shoprite bursary includes a work-back agreement: graduates move directly into employment with the Shoprite Group. The length of the work-back period is set out in the bursary agreement.
How to Apply
Steps to complete your Shoprite Group bursary application
- 1
Watch for the next window: Shoprite says bursary applications open from February to May each year (the 2026 programme opened on 5 February 2026 and closed on 31 May 2026)
- 2
When applications open, go to the Shoprite bursary portal (shoprite-bursary.erecruit.co) and sign up or log in
- 3
Choose the bursary category for your field of study and check its specific requirements
- 4
Complete the online application and upload certified supporting documents before the closing date
- 5
Follow the portal's instructions if you are shortlisted
Required Documents
- 📄 Certified ID copy
- 📄 Certified latest academic results (matric results and university academic record)
- 📄 Proof of registration at a university
- 📄 Proof of household income
- 📄 Motivational letter
- 📄 CV
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many bursaries does Shoprite award each year?
- The Shoprite Group reports awarding 266 bursaries worth R15.9 million in its 2026 financial year, and says its programme supported more than 250 students in the previous financial year.
- When does the Shoprite Bursary open for 2027?
- Shoprite says bursary applications open from February to May each year, but 2027 dates had not been announced as of 12 October 2026. The 2026 programme opened on 5 February 2026 and closed on 31 May 2026, and the bursary portal listed no open bursaries on 12 October 2026. In 2025 the Group also ran a second 'last call' window until 30 September 2025.
- Can I apply if I'm already at university?
- Yes. Shoprite's bursaries are for South Africans under 27 who are registered for undergraduate or postgraduate degree study at an accredited university, in one of the bursary fields.
- Do I need to work for Shoprite after graduating?
- Yes. Every Shoprite bursary includes a work-back agreement that moves graduates directly into employment with the Group; the period is set out in your bursary agreement.
When do 2027 applications open?
Shoprite Group has not yet announced dates for the 2027 intake.
Shoprite says bursary applications open from February to May each year. The 2026 programme opened on 5 February 2026 and closed on 31 May 2026; no bursary was open on the Shoprite bursary portal on 12 October 2026, and 2027 dates had not been announced.
Check Shoprite Group's official siteInformation verified 2026-10-12. Always confirm details on the funder's official website before applying.
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