Students get a helping hand from Shoprite Group
The retailer has increased its support to students in line with demand for access to tertiary education over the past few years.
MBOMBELA – There is some ease for students who seek financial assistance for the academic year. The Shoprite Group has made a total of R20 million available in its bursary programme.
The bursaries are offered to both matriculants applying to higher education institutions in South Africa, as well as students currently completing tertiary qualifications in programmes such as pharmacy, chartered accounting, logistics and industrial engineering, IT, hospitality, retail business management, and professional cookery.
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Candidates may qualify for a bursary of up to R70 000, depending on the course of study and institution, which allows for tuition, books, and accommodation.
The group has already created over 2 700 opportunities to the value of over R110 million for students since its bursary programme was initiated over two decades ago.
Additionally, each of the bursaries is linked to work-back agreements with the Shoprite Group. The group said this is meant to give graduates the boost they need to start a great career.
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As South Africa’s largest private-sector employer with over 140 000 staff members, the Shoprite Group said it recognises the value of investing in opportunities for young people to obtain a qualification and acquire the necessary skills for gainful employment.
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The retailer has increased its support to students in line with demand for access to tertiary education over the past few years, and is looking to fill close to 300 study opportunities for the academic year.
Prospective students are urged to apply online at www.shopritebemore.com.
