Truworths Bursary 2025-2026

About Truworths:

Truworths is a South African clothing retailer with a rich history dating back to 1917 when it was known as The Alliance Trading Company. The company has grown significantly and currently operates 728 stores across South Africa, along with 49 stores in other African regions. Truworths offers a wide range of fashion apparel and accessories for women, men, and kids.

Truworths is part of the Truworths International investment holding company, which also includes other retail stores like YDE, Uzzi, and Identity. The retailer employs over 11,000 staff members across its stores and generates an annual turnover exceeding R18 billion.

About the Truworths Bursary Program:

Truworths offers bursaries to students studying fields related to the fashion and retail industry who aspire to pursue careers in these fields. Bursaries are available in the following fields of study:

Commerce
Finance
Clothing Production
Fashion/Textile Design
Retail Management
IT
Logistics
Consumer Science

Shortlisted candidates may be contacted and invited to attend an interview. Applicants who do not receive feedback from Truworths should assume that their applications were unsuccessful.

Eligibility Requirements:

To be eligible for the Truworths Bursary, applicants must meet the following minimum criteria:

South African citizenship
Completion of Matric (Grade 12)
Enrollment in one of the specified fields of study (either a degree or national diploma)
Registration at a recognized tertiary institution
A good academic record
Preference will be given to students with disabilities and previously disadvantaged students in their 2nd or 3rd year of study.

How to Apply:

To apply for the Truworths Bursary, follow these steps:

Visit the Truworths Careers Portal.
Register an account to log in and access the application form.
Submit the required documents, including certified copies of your ID document, Matric certificate, full academic record/transcripts, proof of registration for the current and upcoming year, a motivational letter (max 250 words), and a full Curriculum Vitae.

Closing Date:

The closing date for Truworths Bursary applications is September 30, 2017. It’s important to apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.

Contact Information for Truworths:

For any inquiries related to this bursary program, please contact Truworths directly using the following contact details: