Allan Gray Orbis Fellowship Bursary 2021 | Apply Now

Allan Gray Orbis Fellowship Bursary 2021/2022 | How to apply for the Allan Gray Orbis Fellowship bursaries program online, requirements, application form, and application closing date 2021-2022.

Want to apply for Bursaries in South Africa 2021? The Allan Gray Orbis Fellowship invites an application from suitably and qualifies students for their bursary program 2021-2022.

A bursary is a monetary award made by any educational institution or funding authority to individuals or groups.

It is usually awarded to enable a student to attend school, university, or college when they might not be able to, otherwise. Some awards are aimed at encouraging specific groups or individuals into the study.

ABOUT THE COMPANY – ALLAN GRAY ORBIS FOUNDATION

The Allan Gray Orbis Foundation was founded by Allan Gray in 2005 out of his dream to create a sustainable contribution to the country, by helping students who are the future entrepreneurs of Southern Africa.

The Foundation receives its funding from the donation of Allan Gray Limited’s taxed profits. The Foundation currently operates in 4 countries across Africa, namely South Africa; Namibia; Swaziland and Botswana.

The Allan Gray Orbis Foundation Fellowship programme aims to provide funding for students to study at university level, as well as providing support and development for those who demonstrate an entrepreneurial mindset.

ABOUT THE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

The Fellowship Programme aims to help students by cultivating entrepreneurship in Fellows, and ensuring that the Programme results in learners seeking to create entrepreneurship opportunities. Successful candidates will be boarded as Candidate Allan Gray Fellows. The Allan Gray Orbis Foundation award up to 100 fellowships every year, to deserving students within the following fields:

Matric students – Degree studies in:

• Engineering
• Law
• Commerce
• Humanities
• Arts
• Science (excluding Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Science)

1st and 2nd year students:

• Engineering
• Law
• Commerce
• Science
• Humanities
• Arts
• Health Science (excluding Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Science)

 

ABOUT THE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME – COVERAGE VALUE & SELECTION PROCESS

The following study related expenses are covered by the fellowship award: tuition fees, prescribed books, accommodation at university residence, meals, monthly living stipend, tutor allowance. Students also receive academic support, mentorship and access to a personal development and entrepreneurial programme.

The selection process will include the following steps and dates:
Matric students:
Step 1: applications must be submitted by 30 April 2021 at 17:00.
Step 2: shortlisted applicants will be contacted and invited to attend an interview in July 2021.
Step 3: shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend a Selection Camp October 2021.
* All applicants will receive feedback after every step of the selection process, to keep them updated on the status of their application.

1st and 2nd year students:
To be confirmed.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):
Matric students:

• Must be a South African citizen
• Must be under 21 years old in 2021
• Must be currently in Matric
• Must have achieved a minimum result of 60% for Mathematics OR a minimum of 80% for Mathematical Literacy in Grade 11 final results
• Must have achieved a minimum overall average of 70% for Grade 11 final results (excluding Life Orientation)
• Must intend on studying towards a degree qualification within one of the aforementioned fields of study
• Must intend on studying at one of the following partner universities: University of Johannesburg/ University of the Witwatersrand/ University of Pretoria/ University of Cape Town/ University of the Western Cape/ Stellenbosch University/ Rhodes University/ Nelson Mandela University/ University of KwaZulu-Natal/ University of the Free State
• Must believe in the future of South Africa
• Must have strong entrepreneurial flair and passion

1st and 2nd year students:

• South African citizen
• Under 22 years old in 2020
• Studying towards a degree qualification within one of the aforementioned fields of study
• Currently in your 1st or 2nd year of study
• Achieved a minimum overall average of 65% in your June 2020 exams
• Studying at one of the following partner universities: University of Johannesburg/ University of the Witwatersrand/ University of Pretoria/ University of Cape Town/ University of the Western Cape/ Stellenbosch University/ Rhodes University/ Nelson Mandela University/ University of KwaZulu-Natal/ University of the Free State
• Believe in the future of South Africa
• Strong entrepreneurial flair and passion

Over and above the requirements, students who have done the following will be a preferred candidate:

• Leadership role at school or university (including being a prefect/ sports team captain/ member of the SRC)
• Formal awards at school or university (including Academic/ Cultural/ Service awards)
• Participation in any sporting or cultural activities at school, university or outside this environment
• Started an activity or project that has left a positive impact in your school, university, community or environment
• An occasion where you have achieved success despite difficulty
• Demonstration of tenacity, perseverance and goal-oriented behaviour
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to change
• Ability to manage your emotions, as well as be aware of the emotions of people around you and react appropriately

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE FELLOWSHIP: MATRIC STUDENTS

Applications must be done in one of the following ways:
1) Apply online: https://graymatter.allangrayorbis.org/login/
You will be required to Register an Account before you can Login and apply.

2) Download and complete the Allan Gray Orbis Fellowship Application Form (Matric students) (.pdf)

Hard copy applications must be submitted in one of the following ways:
Post:
Allan Gray Orbis Foundation
Freepost no: CB 11349
Kloof Street
Cape Town
8008

Hand delivery:
46 Hof Street
Oranjezicht
Cape Town

Hand delivery:
1st Floor
Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr
1 Protea Place
Cnr of Fredman Drive and Protea Place
Sandton
Johannesburg

(Please note that faxed and emailed applications will NOT be accepted).
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed application form (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application be disregarded):

• ID document (certified copy)
• Grade 11 final academic record, if this is your most recent report (certified copy)
• Grade 12 latest academic record, if available (certified copy)
• Academic/ recognition/ extra-curricular awards received in Grade 10/ 11/ 12 (certified copies)
• Reference from an Educator (stamped, signed and sealed in a separate envelope)

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE FELLOWSHIP: 1ST AND 2ND YEAR STUDENTS

APPLICATIONS ARE CURRENTLY CLOSED – please check back soon.
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed application form (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application be disregarded):

• ID document (certified copy)
• Recent photograph (passport size)
• Matric certificate (certified copy)
• Full tertiary academic record (certified copy)

CLOSING DATE

Matric students: 30 April 2021 (at 17:00)
1st and 2nd year students: currently closed.
(Applications submitted after these dates will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)

CONTACT THE FELLOWSHIP PROVIDER

For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation directly:
Tel: 086 123 9235
Email: [email protected]

Make sure to read every detail of your Bursary contract. Not every company offers the same rewards and some companies will ask you to work for them as long as you have held the bursary.