allangrayorbis.org : Allan Gray Orbis Foundation Fellowship 2017
Organisation : Allan Gray Orbis Foundation
Announcement : Fellowship Application
Applicable for : Citizenship of South Africa
Application Deadline : 12 May 2017
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Website : www.allangrayorbis.org
Fellowship Application Form : https://www.southafricain.com/uploads/7283-Fellowshipform.pdf
Allan Gray Orbis Foundation Fellowship
Prerequisites :
** Indication of entrepreneurial flair and passion
** Citizenship of South Africa
** Belief in the future of your country
Related / Similar Fellowship : Allan Gray Orbis Foundation Fellowship Programme 2024
** Ambassador of the Foundation’s intended profile. In other words, demonstrating a Spirit of Significance, Intellectual Imagination, Achievement Excellence, Personal Initiative and Courageous Commitment
** Intention to study for a Commerce, Science (excluding Medicine), Engineering, Law or Humanities (majoring in Politics, Philosophy OR Economics) degree at the University of the Witwatersrand, University of Johannesburg, University of Cape Town, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, Rhodes University, University of the Western Cape, Stellenbosch University and University of Pretoria
Academic Requirements :
** Minimum C (Level 5) in Pure Mathematics for Grade 11 results
** Minimum B (Level 6) average for Grade 11 results (excluding Life Orientation)
** Certified copies of Academic/Extra-curricular awards/recognition must be provided for Grade 10, 11 and 12.
** Candidates must not be older than 21 years of age in 2017
Post To :
Allan Gray Orbis Foundation
Freepost no. CB 11349
Kloof Street, 8008
Hand Deliver To :
46 Hof Street,
Oranjezicht, Cape Town OR
8th Floor, Forum Building,
2 Maude Street,
Sandton, Johannesburg
Important note to applicants :
** The Allan Gray Orbis Foundation seeks to promote progress through entrepreneurship in an integrated Southern Africa. The Foundation aims to achieve this mission by identifying, educating and equipping demographically diverse individuals who have the potential to excel and make a significant future impact as high impact responsible entrepreneurs.
** All shortlisted candidates are required to have independently written the National Benchmark Tests (NBT) (AQL and Maths) by 30 September 2017. Additional information on the National Benchmark Tests can be obtained from your school, .nbt.ac.za or by calling 021 650 3523. Failure to write NBT by the stipulated dates will exclude you from the selection process.
** All information requested by the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation will be kept confidential. The Foundation will not disseminate any personal information unless specifically authorised on page 14 of this application.
** Submission of this application form to the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation does NOT automatically guarantee that you (the applicant) will be awarded the Allan Gray Fellowship.
** Faxed and/or emailed copies of the application form will NOT be accepted. Please ensure that you submit the application form in good time in order to meet the application deadline. Application forms received after 12 May 2017 (17h00) will NOT be considered.
** Please retain a copy of your completed application form and other relevant documents for your own records.
** Only applications received in ENGLISH will be accepted.
Allan Gray Orbis Foundation contact details :
Tel: 086 123 9235
Email: fellowship AT allangrayorbis.org
** Please direct all queries to the contact details provided above. Queries posted on social media platforms e.g. Facebook or Twitter will not receive a response.
2017 Selection Process :
| Step 1 | Submit completed application form | 12 May 2017 |
| Step 2 | Fellowship candidates expected to write the National Benchmark Tests | AQL and Mathematics
Test by 30 September 2017 |
| Step 3 | Shortlisted applicants will be invited to a face to face interview | July–August 2017 |
| Step 4 | Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a Selection Camp | October 2017 |
** Please note that applicants will be contacted after each step of the selection process to notify them of their application status.
Application Checklist :
** You will need to make sure that all requirements are carefully met and the correct information is provided so that your application can be processed.
** Certified copy of your ID
** Certified copy of your final Grade 10 report Certified copy of your final Grade 11 report (most recent)
** Grade 12 report (where available)
** Recent passport-size photograph
** Minimum C (Level 5) in Pure Mathematics for Grade 11 results
** Minimum B (Level 6) Average for Grade 11 results (excluding Life Orientation)
** Certified copies of Academic/Extra-curricular awards/recognition/supporting documentation obtained in Grade 10, 11 and 12
** Stamped and signed reference from an Educator enclosed with application in separately sealed envelope
** I am currently in Grade 12
** I have taken a gap year after school
** Parent’s/ Legal guardian’s signature (page14) Applicant’s signature (page14)
** Application must be completed in ENGLISH