Apply For Grade For Allan Gray Orbis Foundation Scholarship Programme – South Africa

CLOSING DATE: 15 SEPTEMBER 2023

Scholarship Application Requirements and Process

REQUIREMENTS

Applicant must be a current grade 6 learner in the year of application
Applicant must be a South African citizen
Applicant must not be older than 12 years of age and not younger than 11 years of age in grade 6
Applicant must demonstrate financial need
Applicant must obtain a minimum of 70 % for both English and Mathematics
Applicant must obtain a minimum overall average of 70% for all subjects
The applicant must demonstrate the following entrepreneurial characteristics:
Growth Mindset – the belief that one’s intelligence can be developed
Self-Efficacy – self-belief to achieve goals
Leadership – to positively lead and influence others
Opportunity Identification – the ability to identify opportunities of value
Curiosity – the ability to explore and discover new information
Problem-Solving – the ability to solve problems creatively

PROCESS

Submit a hard copy of your application form and supporting documentation or apply online
Successful applicants will be required to write the Foundation exam in Mathematics and English for grade 6
After the Foundation exam, successful candidates will be invited for interviews
Recommended candidates will be invited to the placement schools for interviews
Candidates whose recommendations are approved by the placement schools will be awarded the Scholarship
Once the Scholarship is awarded, the Foundation, placement school, and the Scholar’s custodian sign a Memorandum of Agreement
What the Scholarship Covers:
Tuition and boarding
Stationery and textbooks
A monthly allowance
Toiletries, uniforms and casual clothing
Support for extra murals
Workshops
Speakers and seminars
Annual entrepreneurial conference
Online Learning Campus
Programme Officer (mentorship)
Like-minded community
Gain confidence
Develop entrepreneurial mindset
Growth mindset
Unlock positivity for the future
Develop leadership qualities
Access to interactive online learning
Access to speakers and seminars
Entrepreneurial mindset development through collaboration and a community of like-minded individuals