Apply for the Fellowship opportunity
Fellowship applications for Grade 12 learners and first year university students opened on January 18.
The Fellowship includes a full university scholarship, mentorship, entrepreneurial mindset development and exposure to thought leaders. Access to postgraduate funding is available to those who excel in the Fellowship Programme and their undergraduate studies.
Applications for current Grade 12 learners close on April 29 whilst applications for all the current first-years studying courses in the degree fields listed below close on August, 31.
The Foundation supports degrees in the following fields: Commerce, Engineering , Science (excluding Medicine),Law and Humanities (majoring in Politics, Philosophy or Economics) .
Only applicants furthering their education at the following partner universities can apply: University of Cape Town, University of the Western Cape, TSiBA , Stellenbosch University, University of Johannesburg, University of Pretoria, WITS University, Rhodes University, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University and University of the Free State.
According to the Chief Executive Officer of the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation, Anthony Farr , the foundation believes that a solid education is the starting point for any entrepreneurial journey and its Fellowship opportunity is available to exceptional students who show entrepreneurial potential. The Foundation gives them the opportunity to develop into Southern Africa’s future high impact entrepreneurs.
“We cultivate an Association of high impact entrepreneurs by inspiring and developing individuals who are capable of shaping and transforming the future of Southern Africa,” says Farr.
There are three ways to apply: Visit www.allangrayorbis.org to download an application form, or SMS “Gr12 and your fax number or email address” to 36777 or SMS “1st Year and your fax number or email address” to 36777 to have an application form faxed or emailed to you (SMS is free).
