Apply for the Allan Gray Orbis High School Scholarship 2027.

 

🎓 Allan Gray Orbis Foundation High School Scholarship South Africa (2027)

Apply for the Allan Gray Orbis High School Scholarship 2027. Full financial support for Grade 6 learners with entrepreneurial potential.

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📌 About the Scholarship Provider – Allan Gray Orbis Foundation

Founded in 2005, the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation is dedicated to developing future entrepreneurs and ethical leaders in Southern Africa. The Foundation seeks to empower youth to drive lasting socio-economic transformation by nurturing an entrepreneurial mindset from an early age.

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🏫 About the Allan Gray Orbis High School Scholarship Programme

The Allan Gray Orbis Foundation invites applications for its prestigious High School Scholarship Programme 2027, designed for current Grade 6 learners (entering Grade 8 in 2027). The programme supports learners who:

• Demonstrate entrepreneurial potential
• Show strong academic performance
• Come from financially constrained backgrounds

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✅ What the Scholarship Covers

Successful candidates will receive comprehensive financial and developmental support, including:

• Tuition and boarding fees
• Textbooks and stationery
• Uniforms and casual clothing
• Toiletries and a monthly allowance
• Extramural activity support

Additional benefits include:

• Workshops, seminars, and an annual entrepreneurial conference
• Online learning opportunities and dedicated mentorship
• Access to a nationwide community of like-minded future leaders

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🎯 Eligibility Criteria

To apply, applicants must meet all of the following requirements:

• Be a South African citizen (with at least one South African parent)
• Be 11–12 years old (born in 2013 or 2014)
• Be in Grade 6 in 2025, entering Grade 8 in 2027
• Have a total household income of less than R20 000 per month
• Achieve at least 70% in English and Mathematics (Grade 5 & 6)
• Maintain an overall average of 70% or higher

• Show entrepreneurial interest and potential, including:

1. A growth mindset
2. Leadership ability
3. Problem-solving and curiosity
4. Confidence (self-efficacy)
5. Opportunity spotting skills

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📝 How to Apply

Option 1: Online Application

1. Register at the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation Scholarship website.
2. Log in and complete the online application.
3. Upload all required supporting documents 

Option 2: Manual Application

1. Download the PDF application form from the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation website.
2. Attach certified copies of all required supporting documents.

3. Submit via:

• Cape Town: 46 Hof Street, Oranjezicht, Cape Town, 8001
• Johannesburg: 1st Floor, Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr, 1 Protea Place, Sandton

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📂 Required Documents (Certified Copies)

• Unabridged birth certificate
• Parent/Guardian ID documents
• Grade 5 Term 4 report
• Grade 6 Term 2 report
• Proof of household income:
• Payslips & 3 months bank statements (if employed)
• ITA & 6 months bank statements (if self-employed)
• Affidavit (if unemployed)
• Pension slips (if applicable)
• Death certificate, divorce decree, or legal guardianship documents, if relevant

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📅 Selection Timeline

1. Apply by submitting the full application and all documents.
2. Write an entrance exam in December 2025 (Maths and English).
3. Interview phase: February–March 2026.
4. Placement school interviews and final recommendation.
5. Scholarship offer and agreement signing.
6. All applicants will be notified via SMS whether successful or not.

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🚨 Closing Date - 15 September 2025 at 17:00 SAST

Late or incomplete applications will not be considered – submit your application early!

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📞 Contact Details

For queries, contact the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation:

• Cape Town: 021 481 5479
• Johannesburg: 011 290 4940
• Email: scholarship@allangrayorbis.org

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