Our programme
Scholarship Programme for Young Entrepreneurial Development
The Allan Gray Orbis Foundation invests in the education and development of individuals with entrepreneurial potential within Southern Africa. We believe that it takes one responsible, high-impact entrepreneur to change the reality of a city, or even a country, by creating long-term, meaningful job opportunities.
Applications for the scholarship programme are currently closed
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Our offer to you
Scholarship Programme offers high school entrepreneurial scholarships
- Equipping the youth with entrepreneurial mindsets
Our programme aims to produce a confident scholar with entrepreneurial thinking, unlocked potential, leadership qualities, a desire to create value, the ability to solve problems, an aspiration and intention to be a Fellow, an understanding of the culture of community and collaboration, and a positive attitude. The Scholarship Programme is designed to equip the youth with an entrepreneurial mindset to enable future generations to redress the inequalities of the past and to continue the economic and social transformation of Southern Africa.
- Potential is nurtured through mentorship
The Programme fosters the curiosity and potential already exhibited by these learners through a combination of face-to-face, online and peer learning, as well as one-on-one interventions. The curricula of leading partner high schools are supplemented by mentorship, provided by a dedicated Programme Officer. Scholars complete the programme with an understanding of entrepreneurship and an appreciation of the culture of community and collaboration. They are inspired to create value as part of their entrepreneurial career and are looking forward to becoming Fellows.
Scholarship Application Requirements and Process
Requirements
- Applicant must be a current Gr. 6 learner in the year of application
- Applicant must be a South African citizen
- Applicant must not be older than 12 years of age and not younger than 11 years of age in Gr. 6
- Applicant must demonstrate financial need
- Applicant must obtain a minimum of 70% for both English and Mathematics
- The applicant must demonstrate the following entrepreneurial characteristics:
- Growth Mindset - the belief that one’s intelligence can be developed
- Self-Efficacy - self-belief to achieve goals
- Leadership - to positively lead and influence others
- Opportunity Identification - the ability to identify opportunities of value
- Curiosity - the ability to explore and discover new information
- Problem - Solving - the ability to solve problems creatively
Process
- Submit a hard copy of your application form and supporting documentation or apply online
- Successful applicants will be required to write the Foundation exam in Mathematics and English for Gr. 6
- After the Foundation exam, successful candidates will be invited for interviews
- Recommended candidates will be invited to the placement schools for interviews
- Candidates whose recommendations are approved by the placement schools will be awarded the Scholarship
- Once the Scholarship is awarded, the Foundation, placement school, and the Scholar’s custodian sign a Memorandum of Agreement
What We cover:
What the Scholarship Offers
- Tuition and boarding
- A monthly allowance
- Toiletries, uniforms and casual clothing
- Support for extra murals
- Stationary and textbooks
- Workshops
- Annual entrepreneurial conference
- Online Learning Campus
- Programme Officer (mentorship)
- Like-minded community
- Gain confidence
- Develop entrepreneurial mindset
- Growth mindset
- Develop leadership qualities
- Access to interactive online learning
- Access to speakers and seminars
- Entrepreneurial mindset development through collaboration and a community of like-minded individuals
Scholarship Programme
“In the journey of life, 
every step taken with 
purpose and passion paves the way for a masterpiece yet to be unveiled.” 
every step taken with purpose and passion paves the way for a masterpiece yet to be unveiled.”