Shoprite Group Bursary 2027: How to Apply

Key facts

Status
Applications closed Closed 31 May 2026
Provider
Shoprite Group
Academic year
2027
Last checked
September 2026

The 2026 round opened in March 2026 and closed on 31 May 2026.

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Closed · applications closed on 31 May 2026 Expect it to open in March 2027 and close on 31 May 2027. Latest update ↓

The Shoprite Group, Africa’s largest retailer, funds around 90 students a year through its bursary programme, which pairs tuition funding with vacation work and a guaranteed job at the group after graduation. This page tracks when applications open and close each year; our full Shoprite bursary guide has the complete requirements.

About the Shoprite Group Bursary

  • Retail business management: 60 bursaries for the diploma in retail business management.
  • Accounting: 10 bursaries on the SAICA chartered accountant stream.
  • Supply chain and logistics: 10 bursaries for BCom logistics or supply chain management, BSc operational research or related diplomas.
  • Biological and agricultural sciences: 10 bursaries for horticulture, agronomy, agricultural economics, agribusiness and crop-focused degrees, leading to fresh foods roles.
  • IT and systems: selected students enter the Shoprite SAP Academy.

Bursaries are worth R30 000 to R60 000 a year depending on the field and institution, covering tuition, books and an accommodation allowance. Bursars work one year at the group for each year funded.

Shoprite Bursary eligibility requirements

  • South African citizen aged 27 or under with a Matric certificate.
  • Entering the second, third or fourth year of a relevant qualification at an accredited South African institution.
  • At least a 60% overall average; accounting applicants need 65% overall and 65% in accounting, auditing and taxation.
  • Willing to do vacation work and to work for the group after graduating.

How to apply for the Shoprite Bursary

  1. Register on the Shoprite bursary portal at shoprite-bursary.erecruit.co when applications open.
  2. Select the bursary stream for your field and complete the online form.
  3. Upload certified copies of your ID, Matric certificate and full tertiary academic record. Emailed applications are not accepted.
  4. Submit before 31 May. Shortlisted candidates are contacted within 30 days of the closing date.

Shoprite Bursary closing date

31 May 2026 for 2026 (closed). Expect 31 May 2027 for the 2027 academic year.

Contact details

Read the Shoprite bursary eligibility requirements in detail, and see our retail learnerships guide and commerce bursaries list.

FAQs

1. When do Shoprite bursary applications open for 2027? +
The 2026 round opened in March 2026 and closed on 31 May 2026. Expect the 2027 round to open in March 2027 and close on 31 May 2027 on the Shoprite bursary portal.
2. Which fields? +
In 2026: retail business management (60 bursaries), accounting on the SAICA chartered accountant stream (10), supply chain and logistics (10) and biological and agricultural sciences (10), plus IT and systems students who enter Shoprite's SAP Academy.
3. How much is it? +
Between R30 000 and R60 000 a year depending on the field and institution, covering tuition, books and an accommodation allowance.
4. Who qualifies? +
South African citizens aged 27 or under with Matric, entering the second, third or fourth year of a relevant qualification at an accredited South African institution, with at least a 60% average (65% for accounting, including 65% in accounting, auditing and taxation).
5. Is there a work-back obligation? +
Yes. One year of employment at the Shoprite Group for each year of funding, in a role matching the field of study.
6. How do I apply? +
Register on shoprite-bursary.erecruit.co, choose the stream and upload a certified ID, Matric certificate and full academic record. Emailed applications are not accepted.
Update note (checked September 2026): the 2026 round opened in March 2026 and closed on 31 May 2026. The 2027 round had not opened when we checked. Expect it to open in March 2027 and close on 31 May 2027. The details below are from the 2026 round.

This round is not open right now. Check the provider’s own site for the next round.

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About Shoprite Group

Private company (food retail)

The Shoprite Group describes itself as South Africa's largest retailer by market capitalisation, sales, profit, employees and customers, with operations in eight African countries. The group trades as Shoprite, Checkers, Checkers Hyper and Usave, and its 2026 operational…

Read the full Shoprite Group profile →
Address
Cnr William Dabs and Old Paarl Roads, Brackenfell, 7560
Phone
+27 21 980 4000
Website
shopriteholdings.co.za

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