Applications for the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation’s entrepreneurial opportunity, also known as the High School Scholarship opportunity, closes on 15 September 2023. Grade 6 learners across the country are invited to apply for this life-changing opportunity to be part of a community of young leaders who will create value as part of their entrepreneurial careers.
The Programme offers Grade 6 learners with the best entrepreneurial opportunity to build the life they want for themselves through quality education at one of South Africa’s top achieving partner High Schools.
Applicant Criteria:
- Applicant must be in Grade 6 this year (2023) to apply.
- The Scholarship opportunity is an entrepreneurial programme in addition to financial support for High School.
- Applicant must show interest in becoming an entrepreneur or business owner.
- Applicant cannot be older than 12 years of age and not younger than 11 years of age in Grade 6 (2023).
- Clearly demonstrate financial need (Household income must not exceed a monthly gross income of R20 000, including business revenue).
- Applicant must obtain a minimum of 70% for English and Mathematics in Grade 5 (December report) and 6 (June report).
- Applicant must obtain a minimum overall average of 70% average for all subjects in Grade 5 (December report) and 6 (June report).
- Applicant must be a South African citizen (One parent must be a South African citizen)
Ways to Apply:
- Visit www.allangrayorbis.org to apply online or download the application forms.
- Post application form to Allan Gray Orbis Foundation, Freepost no: CB 11349 Kloof Street, 8008. Register your mail so you can track it to avoid the application form from being lost.
- Hand Deliver to 46 Hof Street, Oranjezicht Cape Town or 1st Floor, Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr, 1 Protea Place, Cnr of Fredman Dr and Protea Place, Sandton, Johannesburg.
More information is available at www.allangrayorbis.org and www.facebook.com/allangrayorbis.
