Shoprite Bursary Programme 2027: How to Apply

Key facts

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

Shoprite's latest bursary round closed on 31 May 2026, according to Shoprite Holdings' own newsroom.

The Shoprite Group runs Shoprite, Checkers and Usave. Its bursary programme funds students in retail, accounting, agriculture and supply chain, with a job waiting after graduation.

About the Shoprite Bursary

  • Fields: retail business management, CA-stream accounting, biological and agricultural sciences, and supply chain and logistics.
  • Covers tuition, accommodation and a grocery allowance.
  • A work-back leading into employment.

Eligibility requirements

  • South African citizen.
  • Studying or accepted for a listed field.
  • Good academic results.
  • Willing to work for the group after graduating.

How to apply

  1. Watch Shoprite’s youth opportunities page from April 2027.
  2. Prepare your ID, results, proof of registration and CV.
  3. Apply online before the closing date.

Closing date

31 May 2026 for the latest round.

Contact details

See also our Shoprite application guide, the Truworths bursary and our commerce bursaries page.

FAQs

1. When does the Shoprite bursary close for 2027? +
Shoprite's latest bursary round closed on 31 May 2026, according to Shoprite Holdings' own newsroom. Watch its youth opportunities page from about April 2027 for the next round.
2. Which fields were offered? +
Retail business management, accounting in the CA stream, biological and agricultural sciences, and supply chain and logistics.
3. How many bursaries? +
About 90 in the latest round, including 60 in retail business management.
4. What does it cover? +
Tuition, accommodation, a monthly grocery allowance and wellbeing support through the group's employee assistance programme.
5. Is there a work-back? +
Yes. Bursars move into jobs at the Shoprite Group after graduating.
6. What is the Shoprite Group? +
The retailer behind Shoprite, Checkers and Usave supermarkets.
Update note (checked September 2026): Shoprite’s latest bursary round closed on 31 May 2026, according to Shoprite Holdings’ own newsroom. Watch its youth opportunities page from about April 2027 for the next round.

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…

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Address
Cnr William Dabs and Old Paarl Roads, Brackenfell, 7560

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