The Allan Gray Fellowship Programme looks for young achievers transitioning into university – people who want to make a big impact: not only in their own lives but also in the lives of their community, city, and country. The Fellowship recipients receive needs-based funding for university and access to support and development aimed at cultivating an entrepreneurial mindset.
Benefits
Academic and 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)
Eligibility
- 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
How To Apply
- Submit your application form and supporting documentation online or via post before 30 April 2026, 17:00 SAST
- Successful applicant candidates will be invited for an interview in July 2026
- Successful interview candidates will be invited to a selection camp in September 2026
For more information, visit Allan Gray Fellowship.
Application Deadline: April 30, 2026
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