Allan Gray Fellowship Programme 2026

Deadline: April 30, 2026

Applications are open for the Allan Gray Fellowship Programme 2026. The Allan Gray Fellowship Programme looks for young achievers transitioning into university – people who want to make a big impact: not only in their own lives but also in the lives of their community, city and country. The Fellowship recipients receive needs-based funding for university and access to support and development aimed at cultivating an entrepreneurial mindset.

Benefits

Academic and Financial Support

• Applicants with a combined annual household income of R1 million and below will receive full funding (university accommodation meals, textbooks & tutoring allowance, and a monthly stipend)
• Applicants with a combined annual household income of above R1 million will receive needs based funding.
• Potential funding will be communicated to successful candidates after camp stage.

Entrepreneurial Support

• Mentorship from an individually assigned foundation staff member as well as a business mentor
• Access to the Foundation’s online entrepreneurial curriculum
• Annual entrepreneurship conference, seminars and workshops
• Access to a community of like minded individuals
• Access to business incubation
• Access to business/venture funding via e squared, an Allan Gray Orbis Foundation sister entity (available to students on ivc programme and graduates depending on business idea viability)

Eligibility

• A minimum of 60% in Pure Mathematics OR a minimum of 80% in Mathematical Literacy for final grade 11 results
• A minimum average of 70% for final Grade 11 results (excluding Life Orientation)
• Currently in Grade 12 in the year of application
• The Applicant must be under the age of 21 in the year of their application
• The Applicant must be a South African citizen
• An Intention to study towards a Commerce, Science, Engineering, Law, Humanities, Arts & Health Science (Excluding Medicine, Veterinary Science and Dentistry) degree at WITS, UJ, UCT, NMU, RU, UWC, SU, UP, UFS, UKZN or TSiBA

Application

• Submit your application form and supporting documentation online or via post before 30 April 2026, 17:00 SAST
• Successful applicant candidates will be invited for an interview in July 2026
• Successful interview candidates will be invited to a selection camp in September 2026

Click here to apply

For more information, visit Allan Gray Fellowship.