Shoprite is inviting eligible South African students to apply for the Bursary: Agricultural Sciences for 2026. This bursary is aimed at supporting students in agricultural-related fields and building a talent pipeline for Shoprite’s Freshmark team after graduation.
At a glance
Sponsor/host: Shoprite Group
Opportunity type: Bursary – Agricultural Sciences
Who it’s for: South African students in approved agricultural science fields who meet the academic and age requirements
Closing date: 31 May 2026
Last verified: 3 March 2026
High-value notes (read this first)
- 10 bursaries are available.
- This bursary is specifically linked to the Biological and Agricultural Sciences field and is intended to feed into Shoprite’s Freshmark team after studies are completed.
- Email applications are not accepted — applicants must use the official online application route.
About the sponsor
Shoprite Group is the largest South African retailer by market capitalisation, sales, profit, number of employees and customers, with operations across South Africa and other African countries. The group uses bursaries and youth opportunities to develop future talent across its business units.
Official application portal (source link): applications must be submitted through the Shoprite careers portal on the official bursary listing page.
What it covers
The official listing confirms that this is a bursary opportunity for Agricultural Sciences students, but it does not publicly break down the exact funding items (such as tuition, accommodation, books, or allowances) on the vacancy page. Applicants should use the official application route and any follow-up communication to confirm the exact funding scope.
Eligibility
- Must be a South African citizen.
- Must have a minimum 60% aggregate.
- Must be in 2nd, 3rd or 4th academic year.
- Must be 27 years old or younger.
- Must be studying in an approved agricultural-related field.
Fields of study supported
The listing names the following qualifying fields:
- Horticulture
- Agronomy
- Agricultural Economics
- AgriBusiness Management
- Any Agriculture degree with a focus on Crop or Plant Production
Documents to prepare
The public vacancy page does not list a full document checklist. Based on the online bursary application format, applicants should be ready to provide their academic and personal details accurately and complete their candidate profile before submitting. The page also states that incomplete profiles can block applications.
It is sensible to prepare:
- South African ID
- Latest academic results
- Proof of current year of study
- Updated contact details and candidate profile information
Closing date
31 May 2026. Apply early so you have enough time to complete your profile and submit through the official Shoprite careers portal.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Applying by email — the listing clearly states that email applications will not be accepted.
- Applying if you are outside the stated age limit or academic year requirement.
- Submitting with marks below the required 60% aggregate.
- Leaving your online candidate profile incomplete before trying to apply.
How this opportunity was verified
Verified directly from the official Shoprite careers listing for Reference Number SHO260120-7, including the bursary title, closing date, number of bursaries, location, eligibility requirements, and application instructions.
How to apply
- Open the official Shoprite bursary listing.
- Create or log into your candidate profile on the Shoprite careers portal.
- Make sure your profile is complete before starting the application.
- Submit your bursary application online before 31 May 2026.
- If you have questions, use the contact email listed on the vacancy page — but do not send your application by email.