Allan Gray Orbis Foundation Fellowship Programme 2026

🌟 About Allan Gray Orbis Foundation Fellowship Programme

The Allan Gray Fellowship Programme seeks young achievers transitioning into university—individuals who aspire to make a significant impact not only in their own lives but also in their communities, cities, and countries. Fellowship recipients receive needs-based funding for university and access to support and development aimed at cultivating an entrepreneurial mindset.

🎁 Benefits of Allan Gray Orbis Foundation Fellowship Programme

Academic & Financial Support

• Applicants with a combined annual household income of R1 million and below will receive full funding (university accommodation, meals, textbooks, tutoring allowance, and a monthly stipend).
• Applicants with a combined annual household income of above R1 million will receive needs-based funding.
• Potential funding details will be communicated to successful candidates after the camp stage.

Entrepreneurial Support

• Mentorship from an individually assigned foundation staff member and a business mentor.
• Access to the Foundation’s online entrepreneurial curriculum.
• Participation in an annual entrepreneurship conference, seminars, and workshops.
• Access to a community of like-minded individuals.
• Business incubation opportunities.
• Access to business/venture funding via eSquared, an Allan Gray Orbis Foundation sister entity (available to students on the IVC programme and graduates depending on business idea viability).

✅ Fellowship Programme Requirements

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• A minimum of 60% in Pure Mathematics OR 80% in Mathematical Literacy for final Grade 11 results.
• A minimum average of 70% for final Grade 11 results (excluding Life Orientation).
• Currently in Grade 12 in the year of application.
• Must be under the age of 21 in the year of application.
• Must be a South African citizen.
• Intention to study towards a Commerce, Science, Engineering, Law, Humanities, Arts & Health Science degree (excluding Medicine, Veterinary Science, and Dentistry) at one of the following universities:
  • WITS
  • UJ
  • UCT
  • NMU
  • RU
  • UWC
  • SU
  • UP
  • UFS
  • UKZN
  • TSiBA

📅 Application Date and Process

• Deadline: Submit your application form and supporting documentation online or via post before 30 April 2026, 17:00 SAST.
• Interview Stage: Successful applicants will be invited for an interview in July 2026.
• Selection Camp: Successful interview candidates will be invited to a selection camp in September 2026.
• Recommendation: Allocate at least 2 days to complete your application form to ensure accuracy and thoroughness.

🗓 Application Deadline

30 April 2026

🌐 Scholarship Application Portal

View details of the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation Fellowship Programme here.

Apply for the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation Fellowship Programme here.

• Applicants with a combined annual household income of R1 million and below will receive full funding (university accommodation meals, textbooks & tutoring allowance, and a monthly stipend)
• Applicants with a combined annual household income of above R1 million will receive needs-based funding.
• Potential funding will be communicated to successful candidates after camp stage.
• Mentorship from an individually assigned foundation staff member as well as a business mentor
• Access to the Foundation’s online entrepreneurial curriculum
• Annual entrepreneurship conference, seminars and workshops
• Access to a community of like-minded individuals
• Access to business incubation
• Access to business/venture funding via e squared, an Allan Gray Orbis Foundation sister entity (available to students on ivc programme and graduates depending on business idea viability)