The Shoprite Group is offering all-inclusive bursaries for the 2023 academic year to high-performing students enrolled for degrees in specific fields of study.
Every year the group on average supports 300 students at an investment of more than R17 million. Bursaries cover tuition fees and on-campus accommodation. Bursary holders also have access to Shoprite’s employee wellness programme, which includes access to medical advice, counselling services, financial coaching and legal advice.
With a work-back agreement upon graduation, bursary holders are guaranteed employment and will benefit from invaluable practical experience and career prospects.
“The Shoprite Group’s bursary programme gives highly motivated and ambitious students the best possible start to their careers,” says Lungile Koti, senior early careers talent specialist.
Bursaries are available in these fields:
- Accounting (2nd, 3rd and 4th year);
- E-commerce: UI Design (2nd and 3rd year);
- Food Sciences (2nd, 3rd and 4th year);
- Information Technology (2nd and 3rd year);
- Logistics and Supply Chain (3rd and 4th year);
- Pharmacy (1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th year); and
- Retail Business Management (1st, 2nd and 3rd year).
Registered students with a 65% aggregate or higher can apply. Visit the Opportunities page on shopriteholdings.co.za by 31 August.
