The Allan Gray Orbis Foundation is inviting high-

performing Grade 12 learners with a passion for entrepreneurship to

apply for its University Fellowship Programme.

The Fellowship provides more than financial support for university

studies, it is a transformative programme designed to nurture

entrepreneurial mindset development, personal growth, and

leadership skills. Successful candidates gain access to needs based

university funding, mentorship from industry professionals, and long-

term support to help them create meaningful impact in their

communities and contribute to South Africa’s economic growth.

Eligibility criteria include, South African citizenship and being under 21

years old in 2026. Strong academic performance, minimum 60% in

pure Mathematics or 80% in Mathematical Literacy and a minimum

70% average for final Grade 11 results, excluding Life Orientation.

Intention to study Commerce, Science, Engineering, Law, Humanities,

Arts, or Health Sciences, excluding Medicine, Veterinary Science, and

Dentistry at selected South African universities, including WITS, UJ,

UCT, NMU, RU, UWC, SU, UP, UFS, UKZN, or TSiBA. Full funding is

provided for applicants with a combined household income of R1

million or less, needs-based funding is available for higher-income

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applicants.

The Allan Gray Orbis Foundation, part of the Allan & Gill Gray

Philanthropies, has over 20 years of experience in developing

entrepreneurial potential in Southern Africa. It runs programmes such

as the Allan Gray Entrepreneurship Challenge, the Allan Gray

Scholarship Programme, the University Fellowship Programme, and

supports the Association of Allan Gray Fellows. These initiatives aim

to equip young people with the skills, mindset, and networks to drive

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