Clicks Foundation Bursary
The Clicks Foundation, the corporate social investment arm of JSE-listed retail-pharmacy group Clicks Group Limited, awards merit-based bursaries to South African students pursuing a BPharm (Pharmacy) degree. The fund targets scarce and critical skills in retail and pharmaceutical healthcare, covering registration, tuition, prescribed textbooks and study aids for the year of registration. Preference is given to persons with disabilities and applicants from designated Employment Equity groups.
Eligible Fields of Study
Clicks Foundation (Clicks Group Limited) supports students in the following disciplines
Eligibility Requirements
- ✓ South African citizen
- ✓ Aged between 19 and 35 years
- ✓ Registered as a 2nd, 3rd or 4th year undergraduate BPharm (Pharmacy) student at an accredited South African university
- ✓ Not currently holding another bursary or subject to existing bursary obligations
- ✓ Preference given to persons with disabilities and applicants from designated Employment Equity groups
What's Included
- ✓ Registration fees
- ✓ Tuition fees
- ✓ Prescribed textbooks
- ✓ Study assistance and study aids when required
How to Apply
Steps to complete your Clicks Foundation (Clicks Group Limited) bursary application
- 1
Visit the Clicks careers portal at careers.clicksgroup.co.za and open the bursary page when the application window is open (typically 1 October)
- 2
Register or log in to the online applicant portal
- 3
Complete the online bursary application form with your personal and academic details
- 4
Upload the required supporting documents
- 5
Submit your application before the closing date (typically 31 October)
- 6
Wait for shortlisting and selection communication from the Clicks Foundation bursary administrator
Required Documents
- 📄 Certified copy of South African ID
- 📄 Certified Matric certificate
- 📄 Latest university academic transcripts or results
- 📄 Proof of registration as a 2nd, 3rd or 4th year BPharm student at an accredited university
- 📄 Up-to-date CV
- 📄 Motivational letter outlining your interest in pharmacy and retail healthcare
- 📄 Where applicable, documentation supporting disability or designated-group status
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which qualification does the Clicks Foundation Bursary fund?
- The official Clicks careers page focuses on the BPharm (Pharmacy) degree, supporting 2nd, 3rd and 4th year undergraduate students at accredited South African universities. Some aggregator sites also mention fields such as IT, Commerce, HR and Retail Management & Supply Chain, but you should confirm these against the official careers.clicksgroup.co.za page before applying.
- When does the Clicks Foundation Bursary close?
- The official Clicks careers page states the application period opens annually on 1 October and closes on 31 October. Some third-party sites list a 31 December closing date instead, so always reconfirm the exact deadline on the official careers.clicksgroup.co.za bursary page before submitting.
- Who is eligible to apply?
- You must be a South African citizen aged between 19 and 35, registered as a 2nd, 3rd or 4th year BPharm student at an accredited university, and not already holding another bursary. Preference is given to persons with disabilities and applicants from designated Employment Equity groups.
- How do I apply for the Clicks Foundation Bursary?
- Applications are submitted online through the Clicks careers portal at careers.clicksgroup.co.za. Applicant support is available via PNet ([email protected]) and you can also contact the bursary administrator at [email protected].
Ready to apply?
Applications close on 31 October 2026
Apply on Clicks Foundation (Clicks Group Limited)'s official siteNeed help? Contact Clicks Foundation (Clicks Group Limited):
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 010 140 3099
Information verified 2026-06-08. Always confirm details on the funder's official website before applying.
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