Call for Grade 12s to apply for fellowship

The Allan Gray Orbis Foundation is making a final call for all Grade 12 pupils across the country with an entrepreneurial mindset and academic excellence to apply for its Fellowship Programme ahead of the Wednesday April 30 application deadline.

This programme offers university funding, entrepreneurial skill development and ongoing mentorship, all aimed at nurturing the country’s next generation of responsible, high-impact entrepreneurs.

Successful candidates will receive access to entrepreneurial mindset development, personal and academic mentorship as well as funding for their university studies. All of which will nurture and develop their skills, enabling them to develop into high-impact, responsible entrepreneurs.   

Fellowship Application Requirements: 

• South African citizenship 

• Applicants must be under the age of 21 in the year of application. 

• A minimum of 60% in pure Mathematics or 80% in Mathematical Literacy for final Grade 11 results 

• A minimum average of 70% for final Grade 11 results (excluding Life Orientation) 

• An intention to study towards a Commerce, Science, Engineering, Law, Humanities, Arts, or Health Sciences degree (excluding Medicine, Veterinary Science, and Dentistry) at one of the following partner universities: WITS, UJ, UCT, NMU, RU, UWC, SU, UP, UFS, UKZN or TSiBA.  

If you believe you have what it takes to be a change-maker, then make your move and apply for the Allan Gray Fellowship Programme by Wednesday April 30, before 5pm. 

Visit www.allangrayorbis.org to download an application form or to apply online.