The Allan Gray Orbis Foundation truly believes that entrepreneurship is a way to build a better South Africa.
This is why the foundation is calling on young learners in Grade 6 to begin creating change, by applying for the foundation’s high school scholarship dedicated to developing the next generation of entrepreneurs.
The foundation offers high school scholarships to learners who excel academically, who want to make a meaningful difference in the world and who demonstrate a financial need.
The foundation’s partner schools across South Africa offer quality education and if the applicant is accepted, scholars will be placed at one of these partner schools which provides access to a good education, extra mural activities, and boarding facilities where needed.
During the five years of high school, the scholar will also have the opportunity to participate in the foundation’s development programme, which aims to cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset and enhance leadership qualities.
In addition, the scholarship programme also focuses on personal mastery and academic excellence to provide an environment for young scholars to reach and grow their potential.
The criteria to apply is as follows:. Applicant must be in Grade 6 this year (2021) to apply.. Applicant must obtain a minimum of 70% for English and Mathematics. Applicant must obtain a minimum of 70% average for remaining subjects
Besides the criteria mentioned above, the applicant must also 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: ability to identify opportunities of value. Curiosity: ability to explore and discover new information. Problem Solving: the ability to creatively solve problems. The applicant must be a South African citizen, with a valid South African identity document. The applicant must prove financial need. The applicant must not be older than 12 years of age and not younger than 11 years of age in Grade 6
To apply applicants can visit www.allangrayorbis.org and download the form from the website. Alternatively you can also apply online by visiting the application portal graymatter.allangrayorbis.org. Applications close on 30 September.
