Our programme
Allan Gray Postgraduate Fellowship Programme
The Allan Gray Postgraduate Fellowship Programme is a dynamic programme focused on equipping participants to become entrepreneurially competent individuals. It aims to empower youth with the skills needed to successfully start and grow businesses, shaping high-impact, responsible entrepreneurs who can drive meaningful change and create lasting value.
Our offer to you
The Aim Of The Allan Gray Postgraduate Fellowship Programme
- Become Part of an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
On the completion of the Allan Gray Postgraduate Fellowship Programme, and having met all the requirements, and graduate into the entrepreneurial ecosystem of the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation.
- Cultivating a Passion for Responsible Entrepreneurship
Allan Gray Fellows are encouraged and nurtured so that they can gain deliberate industry experience, find an entrepreneurial flair within their context, engage in entrepreneurial action and create socio-economic value through responsible entrepreneurship.
The Allan Gray Postgraduate Fellowship Programme is an 11-month competency building programme that runs alongside your existing postgraduate studies.
Requirements
- The applicant must be a South African citizen
- The applicant needs to show evidence of entrepreneurial competence against set criteria
- A minimum average of 60% for their Undergraduate degree
- The applicant must be enrolled in a Postgraduate University Programme in 2026 at one of these universities: UJ, WITS, UP, UWC, UCT, or SU
- The applicant must be under 35 years of age
- The applicant must have an Undergraduate degree from one of these universities: WITS, UJ, UCT, NMU, RU, UWC, SU, UP, UFS, UKZN, or TSiBA
- The applicant must be available to commit to an 11-month programme consisting of approximately 350 hours of blending learning (in person and online)
Process
- Submit your application form and supporting documentation online or via post before or on 6 November 2025
- Successful applicant candidates will be invited to an interview in November 2025
- Successful interview candidates will be notified of their selection in December 2025
- Selected candidates will begin onboarding in January 2026
What the Allan Gray Postgraduate Fellowship Programme Covers
Financial & 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
Testimonials
What People Have To Say About Our Programmes
The Allan Gray Postgraduate Fellowship Programme exceeded my expectations. I’m grateful for the growth and amazing people I met. With some refinement, this experience will become even greater.
Allan Gray Fellow
l expected to learn entrepreneurship theory, but was surprised by hands-on validation, teamwork, and real-world challenges. These exceeded my expectations, giving practical skills and insight.
Allan Gray Fellow
It has been and is still a great journey.
I’ve learnt so much from the Allan Gray Postgraduate Fellowship Programme and
am applying the lessons to both my personal and professional/business life. Thank you
Allan Gray Orbis Foundation!Allan Gray Fellow
I have been very well challenged. My expectations were met and over met. I have grown exponentially and I have learnt more and gained more experience than l imagined. I have learnt how to rely on others.Allan Gray Fellow
How to Apply:
Online only
Required Documentation
Certified copy of your ID
Certified copy of your Undergraduate degree
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who watch the ones to watch. The ones with the ability to change not only their own fortune, but the fortunes of many.
who watch the ones to watch. The ones with the ability to change not only their own fortune, but the fortunes of many.