IN CONVERSATION WITH SIBABALWE MPOFU, Fellowship Programme Officer
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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
meaningful social and economic change.
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
09:35
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
meaningful social and economic change.
