Allan Gray Orbis Foundation Fellowship Bursary Programme
Our Fellowship Programme equips university students with more than just a degree. It equips students with the tools necessary to flourish in their industry. It allows them to see the whole picture and use their voice to fill in the gaps. It’s directive to do inclusive, innovative and downright inspirational business. It transforms university students personally and is an open-ended invitation to redesign the world.
What the Fellowship Covers:
- Applicants with a combined annual household income of R1 million (R1 000 000.00) and below will receive full funding. Applicants with a combined annual household income of above R1 million (R1 000 000.00) will receive needs-based funding. Potential funding will be communicated at the interview stage.
- Applicants with a combined household income above R1 million will receive needs-based funding
- Potential funding will be communicated at the interview stage
- Speakers and seminars
- Experiential exercises
- Workshops
- Access to business incubation
- Access to business/venture funding via E Squared, an Allan Gray Orbis Foundation sister entity (available to students on the IVC programme and graduates depending on business idea viability)
- Personal Leadership Officer (mentorship)
- Industry mentor
- Like-minded community
- Tertiary qualification
- Responsible thinking and entrepreneurial mindset
- Well-rounded individual
- Community-orientated learning
Fellowship Application Requirements:
- Minimum of 60% in Pure Mathematics OR a minimum of 80% in Mathematical Literacy for final grade 11 results
- A minimum average of 70% for final Grade 11 results (excluding Life Orientation)
- Applicant must be under the age of 21 in the year of their application
- Applicant must be a South African citizen
- Intention to study towards a Commerce, Science, Engineering, Law, Humanities, Arts & Health Science (Excluding Medicine, Veterinary Science and Dentistry) degree at WITS, UJ, UCT, NMU, RU, UWC, SU, UP, UFS or UKZN
Fellowship Application Process:
- Submit your application form and supporting documentation online or via post before or on 28 April 2023, 17:00 SAST
- Successful applicant candidates will be invited for an interview in July 2023
- Successful interview candidates will be invited to a selection camp in September 2023
- To ensure that we offer you the best possible support and customer service, please ensure that you give yourself enough time to complete the application form before the closing date. We recommend dedicating at least two days to it.
How to apply:
APPLY BEFORE 28 APRIL 2023, 17:00 SAST