High schoolers take part in the Allan Gray entrepreneurship challenge.
Promising Grade 12 pupils who showcase academic excellence and entrepreneurial aptitude can apply for the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation’s fellowship.
The programme is open to individuals who have big entrepreneurial aspirations and who want to make an impact not just in their lives, but also in their community.
Candidates will be nurtured in the development of an entrepreneurial mindset, ethical values and strong leadership skills as they pursue their university studies and in addition to the academic and financial support, they are also assigned to a personal development officer to help transition into a new academic environment as well as a entrepreneurial leadership officer who will deepen their understanding of entrepreneurial traits and concepts in the working world.
To apply, Grade 12 pupils must be South African citizens, under the age of 21 in the year of application, have a minimum of 60% in pure mathematics or a minimum of 80% in mathematical literacy for final Grade 11 results, with a minimum average of 70% for final Grade 11 results (excluding Life Orientation).
They must have a intention to study towards a Commerce, Science, Engineering, Law, Humanities, Arts and Health Science degree (excluding Medicine, Veterinary Science and Dentistry) at the University of the Witwatersrand, University of Johannesburg, University of Cape Town, Nelson Mandela University, Rhodes University, University of the Western Cape, Stellenbosch University, University of Pretoria, University of the Free State, TSiBA and University of KwaZulu-Natal
Applicants with a combined annual household income of R1 million and below will receive full funding, whereas applicants with a combined household income of above R1 million will receive needs-based funding.
Applications closes on Thursday April 30, at 5pm.
Visit www.allangrayorbis.org to download an application form, or to apply online.