With the 31 May 2026 deadline fast approaching, the Shoprite Group is making a final call for applications to its 2026 bursary programme, which offers financial support and a guaranteed pathway into employment for ambitious students in Retail Business Management, Accounting, Supply Chain and Logistics, and Biological and Agricultural Sciences.  

The bursary covers tuition and accommodation, includes a monthly grocery allowance, provides wellbeing support services through the Group’s Employee Assistance Programme, and incorporates a work-back agreement ensuring a direct transition from graduation into employment within the company. 

Thoriso Sethosa, a bursary graduate, joined the Group after the retailer funded her BAcc (CA stream) degree. She is currently completing her chartered accountant training programme, rotating across key business units to develop the skills required to qualify as a CA(SA) and progress within the organisation. 

“The Shoprite bursary didn’t just fund my studies – it gave me access to the industry and a clear pathway into a career I can grow in. It placed me in a data-driven environment that’s equipping me with the skills I need for my future, not just my first job.”

- Thoriso Sethosa, a Shoprite Group bursary graduate

In the last financial year, the Group – a certified Top Employer and voted an Employer of Choice by graduates – invested over R19 million in its bursary programme, supporting more than 250 students, cultivating future employees. 

“Access to education alone is not enough. This bursary programme is about converting potential into long-term careers. By linking funding directly to employment, we are strengthening our talent pipeline and delivering measurable impact where it matters most – jobs, skills and economic participation.”

- Lindsey Joseph, Head of Group Talent Solutions at the Group

The Shoprite Group bursary programme is helping to uplift lives every day by supporting education, building workplace-ready skills, and creating long-term career opportunities for South Africa’s youth.  

Students interested in pursuing a funded qualification and career opportunity with one of South Africa’s largest employers are encouraged to apply before the closing date. 

Click here for more information about the bursary programme and how to apply. 

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