Deadline: 31 August 2015
The Allan Gray Foundation is currently accepting applications from first year University students in South Africa for its Allan Gray Fellowship to pioneer bright young students. The initiative aims to develop students, known as Allan Gray Candidate Fellows, into Southern Africa’s future high impact responsible entrepreneurs. The Fellowship application is open to learners and students of age below 22 years from South Africa.
Every year, the Foundation selects the best and most ambitious Grade 12 and first year university students from Southern Africa, Namibia, Botswana and Swaziland to join its vibrant community of Allan Gray Candidate Fellows. The Fellowship includes comprehensive tertiary education financial support alongside exposure to thought leaders, mentorship and entrepreneurial mindset development. Access to postgraduate funding is available to those who have excelled in their tertiary studies and the Fellowship Programme.
Fields of Study
- Commerce
- Science (excluding Medicine)
- Humanities (majoring Politics, Philosophy or Economics)
- Engineering or Law.
Eligibility Criteria
In order to be eligible, applicants must be
- Citizens of South Africa
- Studying towards a degree in Commerce, Science (excluding Medicine), Humanities (majoring Politics, Philosophy or Economics), Engineering or Law.
- Studying at the following universities WITS, UJ, UCT,NMMU, Rhodes, UWC, Stellenbosch, TSiBA, UFS or UP in South Africa.
- Minimum average of 65% for 2015 mid-year (June) exam results.
- cannot be older than 22 years of age in the year of application.
Benefits
- The Allan Gray Fellowship consists of an Entrepreneurial and Personal Development Programme, as part of a full undergraduate university scholarship. The Fellowship Programme runs throughout the year, alongside tertiary studies and includes seminars, guest speakers, experiential learning activities and project based deliverables.
- The Fellowship also includes Mentoring both from individually assigned Foundation employed staff and a Mentor with specific industry experience, that will assist the Candidate Fellow in their development.
- The Candidate Fellow’s university studies are covered by a full undergraduate scholarship that includes tuition, university residence and a book allowance as well as a monthly stipend. This support is to ensure that the Candidate Fellow is able to purely focus on their academics and entrepreneurial development. For top performing Candidate Fellows, potential future scholarships are available for postgraduate studies.
How to apply
- Applicants can Download and complete an application form available on the website.
- Submit a hard copy of your application form via post or hand delivery before deadline.
For more information, please visit South African fellowship Program.
