Allan Gray Orbis Foundation First Year University Fellowship Programme 2020 for young South Africans (Fully Funded)

Application Deadline:30 October 2020

The aim of the Fellowship Programme is to help university students prepare for life as a high-impact, responsible entrepreneur. Applicants must be in Grade 12 or 1st year university and have a 70% overall academic average. Once applicants are successful, they are on boarded as Candidate Allan Gray Fellows.

First Year Requirements

• Due to COVID-19 academic results will be considered at a later stage in the selection process.
• Applicants must be under the age of 22 in the year of their application.
• South African Citizenship
• Studying 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, TSIBA and UKZN.

Fellowship covers

Academic

• Textbooks & tutoring allowance
• Monthly stipend
• Full tuition at one of our 11 partner universities
• University accommodation and meals

Entrepreneurial Mindset Development

• Speakers and seminars    
• Experiential exercises
• Workshops      

Personal Development

• Personal Leadership Officer (mentorship)
• Industry mentor
• Like-minded community

Outcomes

• Tertiary qualification
• Responsible thinking and entrepreneurial mindset
• Well-rounded individual
• Community-orientated learning

Process

• Submit your application form and supporting documentation online on or before 30 October 2020, 17:00pm SAT
• Successful applicant candidates will be invited for an interview
• Successful interview candidates will be invited to a selection camp
• Successful camp candidates will receive formal offers
• Application opening date: 2 June 2020
• Application closing date: 30 October 2020

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation First Year University Fellowship Programme 2020