Applications Invited for Allan Gray Orbis Foundation Fellowship Programme 2025

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About the Organization

An empowered, prosperous, productively engaged African citizenry thriving in ethical societies with dignity and hope.

Our Mission

We attack poverty by investing in, nurturing and empowering entrepreneurs and leaders who benefit society by helping to accelerate meaningful employment creation while embodying the values and behaviours of ethical leadership.

About the Fellowship

The Fellowship Programme looks for young achievers transitioning into university – people who want to make a big impact: not only in their own lives but also in the lives of their community, city and country. The Fellowship recipients receive needs-based funding for university and access to support and development aimed at cultivating an entrepreneurial mindset.

Benefits:

Academic & Financial Support

• Applicants with a combined annual household income of R1 million and below will receive full funding (university accommodation meals, textbooks & tutoring allowance, and a monthly stipend)
• Applicants with a combined annual household income of above R1 million will receive needs based funding.
• Potential funding will be communicated to successful candidates after camp stage.

Entrepreneurial Support

• Mentorship from an individually assigned foundation staff member as well as a business mentor
• Access to the foundation’s online entrepreneurial curriculum
• Annual entrepreneurship conference, seminars and workshops
• Access to a community of like minded individuals
• Access to business incubation
• Access to business/venture funding via e squared, an Allan Gray Orbis Foundation sister entity (available to students on ivc programme and graduates depending on business idea viability)

Eligibility

• A Minimum of 60% in Pure Mathematics OR a minimum of 80% in Mathematical Literacy for final grade 11 results
• A Minimum average of 70% for final Grade 11 results (excluding Life Orientation)
• The Applicant must be under the age of 21 in the year of their application
• The Applicant must be a South African citizen
• An Intention to study towards a Commerce, Science, Engineering, Law, Humanities, Arts & Health Science (Excluding Medicine, Veterinary Science and Dentistry) degree at WITS, UJ, UCT, NMU, RU, UWC, SU, UP, UFS, UKZN or TSiBA

How to Apply

Submit your application form and supporting documentation online or via post before or on 30 April 2025, 17:00 SAST

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