Allan Gray Orbis Foundation Fellowship Programme 2026 (With Grants Available)

Applications are currently being accepted for the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation Fellowship Programme 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.

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About Allan Gray Orbis Foundation Fellowship Programme

The Allan Gray Fellowship Programme identifies and nurtures high-potential South African students who aspire to create meaningful impact in their communities and beyond. 

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 will be communicated to successful candidates after camp stage.

Entrepreneurial Support

  • 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)

Allan Gray Orbis Foundation Fellowship Programme Requirements

  • A 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)
  • Currently in Grade 12 in the year of application
  • The Applicant must be under the age of 21 in the year of their application
  • The Applicant must be a South African citizen
  • An 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, UKZN or TSiBA

Application Date and Process

  • Click on the link to the application website to apply.

Application Deadline

30 April, 2026

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