Key Facts
- Status
- Applications Open
- Provider
- Field of Study
- Study Level
- Academic Year
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2027
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Eligibility Requirements
- Permanent employee, or child of a permanent employee, within the Waitrose supply chain
- Studying, or intending to study, a full-time undergraduate qualification
- At a recognised institution in South Africa, Namibia, Zambia, or Zimbabwe
Documents Needed
- Certified copy of South African ID (or relevant national ID)
- Proof of the family's employment within the Waitrose supply chain
- Proof of registration or acceptance at a qualifying institution
About Waitrose Foundation Southern Africa (WFSA) Bursary
The Waitrose Foundation Southern Africa (WFSA) Bursary, funded by the Waitrose Foundation Southern Africa, is restricted to permanent employees and their children working within the Waitrose fresh produce supply chain - it is not open to the general public.
Confirm your family's employment connection before you request an application form, since eligibility hinges entirely on that link to the supply chain, not on academic merit or financial need alone.
Funding Details
The Foundation confirms the exact list of supporting documents and coverage once it receives your application form - request the current details directly by email before assuming a fixed package.
Where You Can Study
Any recognised university or TVET college in South Africa, Namibia, Zambia, or Zimbabwe qualifies, reflecting the geographic spread of the Waitrose supply chain itself.
About Waitrose Foundation Southern Africa (WFSA)
The Waitrose Foundation Southern Africa (WFSA) is the corporate social investment arm connected to Waitrose, the UK supermarket chain, funding communities within its Southern African fresh produce supply chain across Sou…
View full provider profile →Fields of Study & Who Can Apply
You must be a permanent employee, or the child of a permanent employee, working within the Waitrose supply chain, studying or intending to study a full-time undergraduate qualification at a recognised university or TVET college in South Africa, Namibia, Zambia, or Zimbabwe.
Application Procedure
Apply directly with the provider using the official application link below, before the closing date.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this bursary open to the general public?
No - only permanent employees and their children within the Waitrose supply chain qualify.
Which countries does this bursary cover?
South Africa, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, matching the footprint of the Waitrose fresh produce supply chain.
How do I apply?
Email info@waitrosefoundation.org.za with "WFSA Bursary Application" in the subject line to request the application form.
What documents will I need?
The Foundation communicates its final list of required supporting documents once it receives your application form.
