Allan Gray Orbis Fellowship Bursary 2026
ABOUT THE BURSARY
The Allan Gray Orbis Foundation was founded by Allan Gray out of his dream to create a sustainable contribution to the country, by helping students who are the future entrepreneurs of Southern Africa.
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ABOUT THE BURSARY
Bursaries will be awarded to students currently in Matric or first year of study, within the following fields of study:
- Commerce
- Engineering
- Humanities (majoring in: Economics/ Philosophy/ Politics)
- Law
- Science (excl Medicine)
Students must be study at one of the following recognised tertiary institutions:
- NMMU (Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University)
- Rhodes University
- TSiBA
- UCT (University of Cape Town)
- UWC (University of the Western Cape)
- Stellenbosch University
- UJ (University of Johannesburg)
- UP (University of Pretoria)
- UFS (University of the Free State)
- WITS (University of Witwatersrand)
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying:
- All students:
- South African citizen
- Believe in the future of South Africa
- Be an ambassador for the Foundation with strong leadership or entrepreneurial qualities
- Current Grade 12/ Matric students:
- No older than 21 years of age in year of application
- Achieved a minimum of level 5 (“C” symbol) for Mathematics in Grade 11
- Achieved a minimum of level 6 (“B” symbol) for overall results (excluding LO) in Grade 11
- Intend to study a degree in one of the aforementioned fields of study
- Intend to study at one of the aforementioned tertiary institutions
- Completed the National Benchmark Test by 30 September of the year of application
- Current 1st year tertiary students:
- In the first year of study in one of the aforementioned fields of study
- Studying at one of the aforementioned tertiary institutions
- No older than 22 years of age in year of application
- Achieved a minimum of 65% average in previous years June exams
- Current 2nd year tertiary student:
- Entrepreneurial flair
- In the second year of study in one of the aforementioned fields of study
- Studying at one of the aforementioned tertiary institutions
- No older than 23 years of age in year of application
- Achieved a minimum of 65% average in previous years end-of-year exams
- Achieved a minimum of 65% average in current years June exams
HOW TO APPLY
Download and complete the Allan Gray Orbis Fellowship Application Form: Grade 12/ Matric (pdf) or the Allan Gray Orbis Fellowship Application Form: 1st Year (pdf).
Alternatively, you can download an application form at: www.allangrayorbis.org/fellowship-programme/how-to-apply or by via SMS (send the words “Gr12 and your email address/ fax number” or “1st Year and your email address/ fax number” to 36777 and the form will be sent to you – please note SMS rates apply).
2nd year university students must request an application form by emailing: datacentre@allangrayorbis.org (with the words “2nd Year Fellowship” in the email subject line).
The following documents must accompany your complete application form:
- All students:
- ID document (certified copy),
- Current Grade 12/ Matric students:
- Recent colour photograph (passport size),
- Final Grade 10 report (certified copy),
- Final Grade 11 report (certified copy),
- Latest Grade 12 report if available (certified copy),
- Letter of reference from a teacher (signed, stamped and sealed in a separate envelope),
- Academic or extra-curricular awards/ recognition achieved in Grade 10-12 (certified copies).
- Current 1st year and 2nd students:
- June exam results of current year (certified copy),
- Final Grade 12 report (certified copy),
- Letter of reference from a teacher/ faculty rep (signed, stamped and sealed in a separate envelope),
- Academic or extra-curricular awards/ recognition achieved in Grade 10 to current (certified copies).
Applications forms and supporting documents must be submitted in one of the following ways:
1) Post:
Allan Gray Orbis Foundation
Free Post no: CB 11349
Kloof Street
Cape Town
8008
2) Hand deliver:
46 Hof Street, Oranjezicht, Cape Town
OR
8th Floor, Forum Building, 2 Maude Street, Sandton, Johannesburg
CLOSING DATE
Grade 12/ Matric students: 12 May 2017
1st and 2nd year students: 18 August 2017
CONTACT
For any bursary queries, please contact:
Allan Gray Orbis Foundation
Tel: 086 123 9235
Email: fellowship@allangrayorbis.org
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