ABOUT THE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED
The Allan Gray Orbis Foundation will award fellowships to students within the following fields:
Matric 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.
Matric students: shortlisted candidates will be contacted and required to attend an interview in August or September 2020, further shortlisted candidates will then be required to attend the Selection Camp in December 2020. Fellowship candidates will be required to write the National Benchmark Tests before selection.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Minimum entry criteria before applying
Matric students:
- South African citizen
- Under 21 years old in 2020
- Currently in Matric
- Achieved a minimum of level 5/ “C” symbol for Mathematics HG in Grade 11 finals
- Achieved a minimum overall average of level 6/ “B” symbol in Grade 11 finals (excluding Life Orientation)
- Intend on studying towards a degree qualification within one of the aforementioned fields of study
- 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
- Believe in the future of South Africa
- Strong entrepreneurial flair and passion
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE FELLOWSHIP
Matric students:
Applications must be done in one of the following ways:
1) Apply online: https://allangrayorbis.microsoftcrmportals.com/
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
OR
8th Floor
Florum Building
2 Maude Street
Sandton
Johannesburg
Submit the following supporting documentation :
- ID document (certified copy)
- Recent photograph (passport size)
- Grade 10 final academic record (certified copy)
- Grade 11 final academic record (certified copy)
- Grade 12 latest academic record (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)
1st year students:
Apply online: https://allangrayorbis.microsoftcrmportals.com/
You will be required to Register an Account before you can Login and apply.
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):
Matric students:
- ID document (certified copy)
- Recent photograph (passport size)
- Grade 10 final results (certified copy)
- Grade 11 final results (certified copy)
- Matric latest report (certified copy)
- Proof of other academic awards/ extra-curricular awards/ recognition achieved in Grade 10 to Matric (certified copies)
CLOSING DATE
Matric students: 29 May 2020 (at 17:00)
1st year students: 7 August 2020 (applications will open on 4 May 2020).
CONTACT THE FELLOWSHIP PROVIDER
Tel: 086 123 9235
Email: fellowship@allangrayorbis.org
