Applications for the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation Fellowships opened this week. All Grade 12 learners and first year students (at specified universities and studying certain subjects) are eligible.
Applications for the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation Fellowships opened this week. All Grade 12 learners and first year students (at specified universities and studying certain subjects) are eligible.
The Fellowships include 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.
The Allan Gray Orbis Foundation says it believes that a solid education is the starting point for any entrepreneurial journey (Allan Gray himself is a Rhodes University alumnus) and that its Fellowship opportunity is available to exceptional students who show entrepreneurial potential.
Anthony Farr, CEO of the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation, says, “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.”
Grade 12 Learners
Applications are open to all current Grade 12 learners and close on 29 April 2016.
First year university students
Applications are open to all current first-years studying courses in the degree fields listed below, and close on 31 August 2016.
· Commerce
· Engineering
· Science (excluding Medicine)
· Law
· Humanities (majoring in Politics, Philosophy or Economics)
Only applicants furthering their education at the following partner universities can apply:
Western Cape
· University of Cape Town
· University of the Western Cape
· TSiBA
· Stellenbosch University
Gauteng
· University of Johannesburg
· University of Pretoria
· WITS University
Eastern Cape
· Rhodes University
· Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
Free State
· University of the Free State
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)
Go to www.allangrayorbis.org and www.facebook.com/allangrayorbis for more information.
