Allan Gray Orbis Foundation High School Scholarship

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen (and at least one parent must be a South African citizen)
• Be between the ages of 11 and 12 years old (born in 2014 or 2015)
• Be in currently Grade 6 in the 2026 academic year
• Be entering high school (Grade 8) in the 2028 academic year
• Have proven financial need, with a total household income of NOT more than R20 000 per month
• Have achieved a minimum result of 70% for English and Mathematics in Grade 5 and Grade 6
• Have achieved a minimum overall average of 70% in Grade 5 and Grade 6
• Show interest in becoming an entrepreneur / business owner
• Possess the following entrepreneurial characteristics: growth mindset (belief that your intelligence can be developed); self-efficacy (belief in yourself to achieve goals); leadership (positively lead and influence others); opportunity identification (able to spot valuable opportunities); curiosity (able to explore and discover new information); and problem solving (able to find ways to creatively solve problems)

What the bursary covers

• Tuition fees
• Boarding
• Stationery
• Textbooks
• Uniforms
• Casual clothing
• Toiletries
• Support for extra murals
• A monthly allowance

Documents you will need

• Unabridged birth certificate (certified copy)
• Parents or legal guardians ID documents (certified copies)
• Grade 5 term 4 report (certified copy)
• Grade 6 term 2 report (certified copy)
• Parents or guardians proof of income (certified copy of latest payslips and 3 months bank statements if employed / certified copy of income tax statement and 6 months business account bank statements if self employed / original affidavit if unemployed / certified copy of pension income if applicable)
• If parents are deceased: death certificate
• If parents are divorced: divorce decree
• If living with a legal guardian: proof of legal guardianship

Full bursary documents checklist

How to apply

1. Check the requirements

   Make sure you meet every requirement listed above. Applications that miss one are usually rejected automatically.

2. Prepare your documents

   Scan clear copies of everything the provider asks for, certified where required.

3. Apply through the official channel
   • Register on the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation Scholarship website
   • Login to the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation Scholarship website
   • Allan Gray Orbis Foundation Scholarship Application Form
4. Submit before the closing date

   Usually closes around September. Late applications are almost never accepted.

Applications for the current cycle have closed. This bursary usually opens again each year, so prepare your documents now and check back.

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Contact the bursary provider

• Email [email protected]
• Phone 021 481 5479
• Phone 011 290 4940

Contact the provider only with questions about this bursary. StudentBursaries.co.za does not process applications.

About Allan Gray Orbis Foundation

The Allan Gray Orbis Foundation develops young people with entrepreneurial potential through school scholarships and university fellowships.