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Allan Gray Orbis Foundation Fellowship in South Africa (2026)
Allan Gray Orbis Foundation
About this opportunity
Fully funded undergraduate scholarship for African students in South Africa. Annual deadline.
The Allan Gray Orbis Foundation Fellowship supports young achievers transitioning into university by offering funding and entrepreneurial development.
What it offers
- Needs-based funding for university, including accommodation, meals, textbooks, tutoring allowance, and a monthly stipend (for applicants with combined annual household income of R1 million and below)
- Needs-based funding communicated after camp stage (for applicants with combined annual household income above R1 million)
- Mentorship from a foundation staff member and a business mentor
- Access to an online entrepreneurial curriculum
- Annual entrepreneurship events and workshops
- Access to a community of like-minded individuals and business incubation
- Potential access to business/venture funding via e squared (for students on ivc programme and graduates)
Who can apply
- Currently in Grade 12 in the year of application
- Under the age of 21 in the year of application
- South African citizen
- Minimum of 60% in Pure Mathematics OR 80% in Mathematical Literacy for final Grade 11 results
- Minimum average of 70% for final Grade 11 results (excluding Life Orientation)
- Intention to study towards a Commerce, Science, Engineering, Law, Humanities, Arts & Health Science (excluding Medicine, Veterinary Science and Dentistry) degree at one of the partner universities: WITS, UJ, UCT, NMU, RU, UWC, SU, UP, UFS, UKZN or TSiBA
How to apply
- Submit application form and supporting documentation online or via post before 30 April 2026, 17:00 SAST
- Required documents:
- Certified copy of final Grade 11 report (most recent)
- Certified copy of ID
- Successful applicants invited for an interview in July 2026
- Successful interview candidates invited to a selection camp in September 2026
Good to know
- Applications open in February 2024
- The Foundation recommends dedicating at least 2 days to complete the application form
- Hand delivery or online application preferred to avoid postal delays
This summary is AI-generated from the official posting. Always verify every detail on the official site before applying.
Key details
TypeFellowship
Location
South Africa
South AfricaLevelundergraduate
Fundingfully funded
DeadlineDeadline not stated — check the official page
EligibilityAfrica
Open to applicants across Africa.
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