Applications for the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation’s 2023 High School Entrepreneurial Scholarship Programme are now open, and Grade 6 learners from the Langeberg are invited to apply for this life changing opportunity.
The high school scholarship aims to attract learners who are in financial need, have a curious entrepreneurial mindset and possess the potential to excel academically.
The programme offers Grade 6 learners the best entrepreneurial opportunity to build the life they want for themselves through quality education at one of South Africa’s top achieving partner high schools.
Application criteria
. The applicant must be in Grade 6 this year (2022) to apply.. Cannot be older than 12 years of age and not younger than 11 years of age in Grade 6 (2022).. Must obtain a minimum of 70 % for English and Mathematics in Grade 5 and 6.. Must obtain a minimum overall average of 70% average for all subjects in Grade 5 and 6.. Must indicate entrepreneurial flair and passion, and belief in the future of the country.. They must demonstrate financial need. . They must be a South African citizen.
How to apply:
. Submit a hard copy of the application form and supporting documentation via the post, or apply online. . Successful applicants will be required to write the Foundation exam in Mathematics and English for Grade 6 after the Foundation exam, successful candidates will be invited for interviews.. Recommended candidates will be invited to the placement schools for interviews.. Candidates whose recommendations are approved by the placement schools will be awarded the Scholarship.. Once the scholarship is awarded, the Foundation, placement school and the Scholar’s custodian sign a Memorandum of Agreement.
Ways to appl
y:
. Visit www.allangrayorbis.org to apply online.. Post the application form to Allan Gray Orbis Foundation, Freepost no: CB 11349 Kloof Street, 8008.
