Allan Gray Orbis Fellowship Bursary 2024
Allan Gray Orbis Fellowship Bursary 2024 is open in various categories therefore qualify applicants can apply now before the closing date.
The Fellowship Programme aims to help students by cultivating entrepreneurship in Fellows, and ensuring that the Programme results in learners seeking to create entrepreneurship opportunities. Successful candidates will be boarded as Candidate Allan Gray Fellows. The Allan Gray Orbis Foundation award up to 100 fellowships every year, to deserving students within the following fields:
Matric students – Degree studies in:
- Engineering
- Law
- Commerce
- Humanities
- Arts
- Science (excluding Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Science)
1st and 2nd year students:
- Engineering
- Law
- Commerce
- Science
- Humanities
- Arts
- Health Science (excluding Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Science)
ABOUT THE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME – COVERAGE VALUE & SELECTION PROCESS
The following study related expenses are covered by the fellowship award: tuition fees, prescribed books, accommodation at university residence, meals, monthly living stipend, tutor allowance. Students also receive academic support, mentorship and access to a personal development and entrepreneurial programme.
The selection process will include the following steps and dates:
Matric students:
Step 1: applications must be submitted by 30 April 2024 at 17:00.
Step 2: shortlisted applicants will be contacted and invited to attend an interview in July 2024.
Step 3: shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend a Selection Camp October 2024.
* All applicants will receive feedback after every step of the selection process, to keep them updated on the status of their application.
1st and 2nd year students:
To be confirmed.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):
Matric students:
- Must be a South African citizen
- Must be under 21 years old in 2024
- Must be currently in Matric
- Must have achieved a minimum result of 60% for Mathematics OR a minimum of 80% for Mathematical Literacy in Grade 11 final results
- Must have achieved a minimum overall average of 70% for Grade 11 final results (excluding Life Orientation)
- Must intend on studying towards a degree qualification within one of the aforementioned fields of study
- Must intend on studying at one of the following partner universities: University of Johannesburg/ University of the Witwatersrand/ University of Pretoria/ University of Cape Town/ University of the Western Cape/ Stellenbosch University/ Rhodes University/ Nelson Mandela University/ University of KwaZulu-Natal/ University of the Free State
- Must believe in the future of South Africa
- Must have strong entrepreneurial flair and passion
1st and 2nd year students:
- South African citizen
- Under 22 years old in 2024
- Studying towards a degree qualification within one of the aforementioned fields of study
- Currently in your 1st or 2nd year of study
- Achieved a minimum overall average of 65% in your June 2024 exams
- Studying at one of the following partner universities: University of Johannesburg/ University of the Witwatersrand/ University of Pretoria/ University of Cape Town/ University of the Western Cape/ Stellenbosch University/ Rhodes University/ Nelson Mandela University/ University of KwaZulu-Natal/ University of the Free State
- Believe in the future of South Africa
- Strong entrepreneurial flair and passion
Over and above the requirements, students who have done the following will be a preferred candidate:
- Leadership role at school or university (including being a prefect/ sports team captain/ member of the SRC)
- Formal awards at school or university (including Academic/ Cultural/ Service awards)
- Participation in any sporting or cultural activities at school, university or outside this environment
- Started an activity or project that has left a positive impact in your school, university, community or environment
- An occasion where you have achieved success despite difficulty
- Demonstration of tenacity, perseverance and goal-oriented behaviour
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable to change
- Ability to manage your emotions, as well as be aware of the emotions of people around you and react appropriately
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE FELLOWSHIP: MATRIC STUDENTS
Applications must be done in one of the following ways:
1) Apply online: https://graymatter.allangrayorbis.org/login/
You will be required to Register an Account before you can Login and apply.
2) Download and complete the Allan Gray Orbis Fellowship Application Form (Matric students) (.pdf)
Hard copy applications must be submitted in one of the following ways:
Post:
Allan Gray Orbis Foundation
Freepost no: CB 11349
Kloof Street
Cape Town
8008
Hand delivery:
46 Hof Street
Oranjezicht
Cape Town
Hand delivery:
1st Floor
Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr
1 Protea Place
Cnr of Fredman Drive and Protea Place
Sandton
Johannesburg
(Please note that faxed and emailed applications will NOT be accepted).
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed application form (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application be disregarded):
- ID document (certified copy)
- Grade 11 final academic record, if this is your most recent report (certified copy)
- Grade 12 latest academic record, if available (certified copy)
- Academic/ recognition/ extra-curricular awards received in Grade 10/ 11/ 12 (certified copies)
- Reference from an Educator (stamped, signed and sealed in a separate envelope)
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE FELLOWSHIP: 1ST AND 2ND YEAR STUDENTS
APPLICATIONS ARE CURRENTLY CLOSED – please check back soon.
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed application form (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application be disregarded):
- ID document (certified copy)
- Recent photograph (passport size)
- Matric certificate (certified copy)
- Full tertiary academic record (certified copy)
CLOSING DATE
Matric students: 30 April 2024 (at 17:00)
1st and 2nd year students: currently closed.
(Applications submitted after these dates will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)
CONTACT THE FELLOWSHIP PROVIDER
For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation directly:
Tel: 086 123 9235
Email: [email protected]
Please read the FAQ’s at the bottom of the page here, before making any enquiries: https://www.allangrayorbis.org/entrepreneurship-development-programmes/fellowship/
