South Africa’s biggest retailer is offering students all-inclusive bursaries – here’s how to apply
The Shoprite Group has opened applications for all-inclusive bursaries for the 2023 academic year.
The bursaries are open to high-performing students and cover tuition fees and on-campus accommodation.
The group said they are catered toward harnessing skills in food science, pharmacy, chartered accounting, logistics as well as information technology, e-commerce and retail business management.
You can find the full list of bursaries on offer here. Applications close by 31 August 2022.
With a work-back agreement upon graduation, bursary holders are guaranteed employment and practical experience, said Shoprite Group.
Bursaries are available in the following fields of study: (Note: All bursaries are for South African citizens aged 27 or younger)
| Category | Year of study | No. of bursaries | Qualifications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | 2,3,4 | 10 | BCom Accounting, BAcc (CA stream):
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| E-commerce | 2,3 | 5 | Degree in Visual Communication/Multi-Media/Design/UI/UX:
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| Food science | 2,3,4 | 10 | BSc Food Science, Consumer Science, Microbiology, Food Technology, Advanced Diploma in Quality, Diploma/Degree in Culinary Arts:
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| Information technology | 2,3 | 10 | BSc/BCom with an Information Systems/Systems Analysis major or a Degree in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Operational Research, Quantitative Management, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, Data Engineering:
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| Logistics and supply chain | 3,4 | 10 | Bachelors of Commerce: Logistics (Quantitative Management) Bachelor of Science: Operational Research or related degree/qualification:
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| Pharmacy | 1,2,3,4 | 20 | Bachelor of Pharmacy:
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| Retail business management | 1,2,3 | 30 | Diploma in Retail Business Management:
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