The Allan Gray Orbis Foundation, a member of the Allan & Gill Gray Philanthropies, has officially opened applications for its annual High School Scholarship Programme. Eligible Grade 6 learners from across South Africa are encouraged to apply.
The High School Scholarship is dedicated to nurturing entrepreneurial potential among the youth, with the goal of cultivating confident scholars equipped with entrepreneurial thinking, leadership qualities and a drive to create meaningful solutions for South Africa’s most pressing social and economic challenges.
To be successful recipients of this Scholarship, Grade 6 learners must demonstrate an interest in entrepreneurship and the desire to pursue it as a career. Successful recipients will receive funding to attend a top-performing partner high school, alongside comprehensive support designed to develop their entrepreneurial talents and potential.
Who Are We Looking For?
We are looking for Grade 6 learners who:
· Demonstrate academic excellence and leadership potential
· Show signs of entrepreneurial thinking
· Come from financially disadvantaged backgrounds
Scholarship Application Criteria:
· Applicant must be in Grade 6 in 2025 to apply
· Applicant must not be older than 12 years of age and not younger than 11 years of age in Grade 6 (Candidates must be born in 2013 and 2014)
· Applicant must obtain a minimum 70% average for English and Mathematics in Grade 5 end of the year and Grade 6 midyear examinations
· Applicant must be a South African citizen
· Clearly demonstrate financial need (Household income must not exceed a monthly gross income of R20 000, including business revenue).
What the Allan Gray Scholarship offers:
· Annual entrepreneurial conference
· Regional Entrepreneurial Experience sessions
· Workshops, speaker events and seminars
· Online learning campus
· Programme Officer (mentorship)
· Tuition and boarding
· Uniform, stationery, textbooks, toiletries, casual clothing
· A monthly allowance
· Support for extra murals
Ways to apply:
· Online: Visit www.allangrayorbis.org to complete and submit an application form
· Hand Delivery, Courier or Post: 46 Hof Street, Oranjezicht, Cape Town: 1st Floor, Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr, 1 Protea Place, Cnr Fredman Dr & Protea Place, Sandton, Johannesburg
Applications close on 15 September 2025 at 17:00 SAST.
