NATIONAL BUSINESS NEWS - The Allan Gray Orbis Foundation's fellowship opportunity is available to exceptional students who show entrepreneurial potential.
Anthony Farr, CEO of the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation, says the foundation gives recipients the opportunity to develop into Southern Africa's high impact entrepreneurs. "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 are open to all current Grade 12 pupils and close on 29 April 2016.
Applications are open to all current first years studying courses in the degree fields listed below, and close on 31 August 2016.
- Commerce
- Engineering
- Science (excluding medicine)
- Law
- Humanities (majoring in politics, philosophy or economics)
Only applicants furthering their education at the following partner universities can apply:
University of Cape Town
University of the Western Cape
TSiBA
Stellenbosch University
University of Johannesburg
University of Pretoria
WITS University
Rhodes University
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
University of the Free State
There are three ways to apply:
Visit www.allangrayorbis.org to download an application form, or
SMS 'Gr12' and your fax number or e-mail address to 36777 or
SMS '1st Year' and your fax number or e-mail address to 36777 to have an application form faxed or emailed to you (SMS is free)
More information is available at www.allangrayorbis.org.
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