Applications are now open for the 2026 Allan Gray Orbis Foundation Fellowship Programme. The Allan Gray Fellowship Programme is a prestigious four-year opportunity designed to support young achievers in their university journey at one of 10 partner universities in South Africa.
The Allan Gray Fellowship Programme is designed to develop well-rounded individuals who graduate as responsible, entrepreneurial thinkers with a deep commitment to their communities. Through personalised support and immersive learning experiences, Candidate Allan Gray Fellows gain the skills, mindset, and network to drive meaningful change.
WORTH
- Coverage includes university tuition, accommodation, meals, textbooks, tutoring, travel allowances, medical aid costs, and a monthly stipend.
- Receive mentorship from the Foundation staff and a dedicated business mentor to support your entrepreneurial journey.
- Gain access to the Foundation’s Entrepreneurial Curriculum through the AGOF Online Campus, along with annual conferences, seminars, and workshops designed to support your entrepreneurial journey.
- Join a network of like-minded individuals committed to growth, collaboration, and success.
- Gain access to business incubation and venture funding to support your entrepreneurial journey.
ELIGIBILITY
- Achieve 60% or higher in Mathematics in AS levels or Form 6 latest results.
- Maintain 70%+ overall average in latest AS Level or Form 6 results (excluding Life Orientation/Skills)
- Be a citizen of Eswatini, Botswana, or Namibia.
- Be under 21 years of age in the year of application.
- Plan to study Commerce, Science (excluding Medicine, Veterinary Science, and Dentistry), Engineering, Law, Humanities, or Arts at one of the following universities, University of the Witwatersran, University of Johannesburg, University of Cape Town, Nelson Mandela University, Rhodes University, University of the Western Cape, Stellenbosch University, University of Pretoria, University of the Free State, University of KwaZulu-Natal.
DEADLINE: JULY 31, 2026
To apply and for more information, visit here