Allan Gray Orbis Foundation Fellowship applications open

Applications are now open to current Grade 12 learners, which close on 29 April 2016 and to first year university students, in certain faculties, which close on 31 August 2016.

The Foundation supports degrees in the following fields:

• Commerce
  
• Engineering
  
• Science (excluding medicine)
  
• Law
  
• Humanities (majoring in politics, philosophy or economics)

Partner universities

Only applicants furthering their education at the following partner universities can apply:

Western Cape

• University of Cape Town
  
• University of the Western Cape
  
• TSiBA
  
• Stellenbosch University

Gauteng

• University of Johannesburg
  
• University of Pretoria
  
• WITS University

Eastern Cape

• Rhodes University
  
• Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University

Free State

• University of the Free State

Anthony Farr, CEO of the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation, says, "We cultivate an association of high impact entrepreneurs by inspiring and developing individuals who are capable of shaping and transforming the future of Southern Africa."

The Fellowship includes a full university scholarship, mentorship, entrepreneurial mindset development and exposure to thought leaders. Access to postgraduate funding is available to those who excel in the Fellowship Programme and their undergraduate studies.

Applications

• Visit www.allangrayorbis.org to download an application form, or
  
• SMS "Gr12 and your fax number or email address" to 36777 or
  
• SMS "1st Year and your fax number or email address" to 36777 to have an application form faxed or emailed to you (SMS is free)

For more information, go to www.allangrayorbis.org.