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Allan Gray Scholarship

Awarded by The Allan Gray Orbis Foundation

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

High/Secondary School

Funding Type

Full Funding · Tuition fees + Boarding fees

Eligible Courses

High school

Eligible Nationalities

Open to South African citizens

Can Be Taken At

Any school in South Africa

Provider

The Allan Gray Orbis Foundation

Last Verified On

14 May 2024 by WeMakeScholars Scholarship Team

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Overview

The Foundation offers high school scholarships to learners who demonstrate the potential to excel academically, and who have the desire to fully engage in available opportunities. Scholarship recipients, known as Allan Gray Scholars, receive funding for high school tuition. It is the Scholarship’s vision to develop a community of young entrepreneurially minded leaders so that Scholars will become Candidate Fellows or gain access to university. The Scholarship was created to broaden the pool of Fellowship applications from those who are able to demonstrate financial need in Southern Africa. The Scholarship focuses on the development of intellectual imagination, encouragement of personal initiative, infusion of spirit of significance, courageous commitment and pursuit of excellence.

Eligibility: The following criteria apply:

  • Applicant must be in Grade 6 this year (2015)
  • A minimum of 70% in English and Mathematics (Grade 5-6)
  • A minimum of 70% in Numeracy and Literacy in the Annual National Assessments (ANA)
  • Demonstrate financial need
  • The applicant has to be a South African citizen
  • Certified copies of all required documentation
  • Demonstrate the following entrepreneurial characteristics: intellectual imagination: enjoys being creative and innovative; achievement excellence: sets high standards for self; courageous commitment: must be courageous and determined, brave and persistent; spirit of significance: wants to impact others and make a difference and personal initiative: prepared to take action to address challenges

 

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1

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2

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3

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4

Application Review

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5

Scholarship Decision

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Documents Needed

  • Academic Transcripts (Usually required)

  • Income Certificate (For need-based scholarships)

  • Identity Proof (Usually required)

  • Admission / Offer Letter (For select scholarships)

  • Statement of Purpose (If applicable)

  • Language Test Scores (If applicable)

  • Recommendation Letters (If applicable)

  • Other Supporting Documents (As specified by the scholarship provider)

Note: The exact document requirements vary by scholarship. Always refer to the official application guidelines

FAQs

  • Yes, you can secure an education loan to study abroad at The Allan Gray Orbis Foundation. Education loans are of two types — Collateral and non-collateral. Collateral includes either: Immovable property – a house or a flat or land (or) liquid security – an FD, or LIC or shares or bonds. Agricultural lands are not accepted by any bank for education loan.

    Public banks like SBI, BOB offer these types of education loans. There are many NBFCs who offer Non-collateral education loans. Apply for the best education loan to study abroad.
  • The deadline of Allan Gray Scholarship is Expired.
  • Allan Gray Scholarship is offered to High/Secondary School degree.
  • Allan Gray Scholarship is offered for High school .
  • Allan Gray Scholarship is open for: Open to South African citizens.
  • Allan Gray Scholarship is offered by The Allan Gray Orbis Foundation.
  • Allan Gray Scholarship covers Full Funding, Tuition fees + Boarding fees.