The Clicks Foundation Bursary Fund is a merit-based programme aimed at developing scarce and critical skills within South Africa’s retail and pharmaceutical healthcare industries. This initiative promotes transformation and supports the objectives of the National Development Plan by rewarding excellence and supporting deserving undergraduate students.
What Is This Bursary Program?
The Clicks Foundation Bursary covers the following costs for undergraduate studies at recognised South African universities:
- Registration fees
- Tuition fees
- Prescribed textbooks
- Study assistance and learning aids where required
The bursary aims to support students by removing financial barriers without imposing any work-back obligations. However, funding applies only to the academic year of registration and does not cover outstanding study loans or past tuition fees.
Who Can Apply
To qualify for the bursary, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be a confirmed South African citizen
- Be registered as a 2nd, 3rd, or 4th-year undergraduate student in one of the following:
- Pharmacy
- Commercial fields (Finance, Business, Economics, etc.)
- Be aged between 19 and 35 years
- Not hold any other bursary or be subject to a bursary obligation
Preference is given to:
- Persons with disabilities
- Applicants from designated groups in line with employment equity principles
Required Documentation
Applicants will need to prepare and upload the following when applications open:
- Certified copy of South African ID
- Proof of registration at a recognised South African university
- Latest academic transcripts
- Any other supporting documents required by the Clicks Foundation
The Bursary Sponsor – Clicks Foundation
The Clicks Foundation is the education and skills development arm of the Clicks Group, one of South Africa’s largest retail pharmacy and healthcare chains. Through its bursary programme, the Foundation seeks to address critical skills shortages, empower South African students, and contribute to the transformation of the retail and healthcare sectors.
Closing Date
Applications open annually on 30 November.
(Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. The closing date will be confirmed on the Clicks bursary portal.)
How to Apply
Applications open 30 November 2025.
Apply online via the Clicks Foundation Bursary Portal (details will be available on the Clicks Careers website).
⚠️ Important Notes:
- Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
- The bursary is awarded at the sole discretion of the Clicks Foundation.