Allan Gray Orbis Foundation High School Scholarship South Africa 2028

WHAT FIELDS OF STUDY DOES THE ALLAN GRAY ORBIS HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP COVER?

The Allan Gray Orbis Foundation is inviting students to apply for their High School Scholarship, for the 2028 academic year.

The scholarship is open to students who are currently in Grade 6 and are entering Grade 8 in 2028, who demonstrate significant entrepreneurial potential, strong academics and are in financial need.

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WHAT EXPENSES DOES THE ALLAN GRAY ORBIS HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP COVER?

The scholarship will provide cover for the following expenses: tuition fees, boarding, stationery, textbooks, uniforms, casual clothing, toiletries, support for extra murals and a monthly allowance.

Scholars will also have access to the following: workshops, speakers and seminars, annual entrepreneurial conference, online learning campus, mentorship by a programme officer and a like-minded community.

www.zabursaries.co.za is committed to keeping you up to date with the latest bursary opportunities, and this article covers all details about the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation High School Scholarship.

WHAT ARE THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR THE ALLAN GRAY ORBIS HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP?

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):

  • You must be a South African citizen (and at least one parent must be a South African citizen)
  • You must be between the ages of 11 and 12 years old (born in 2014 or 2015)
  • You must be in currently Grade 6 in the 2026 academic year
  • You must be entering high school (Grade 8) in the 2028 academic year
  • You must have proven financial need, with a total household income of NOT more than R20 000 per month
  • You must have achieved a minimum result of 70% for English and Mathematics in Grade 5 and Grade 6
  • You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 70% in Grade 5 and Grade 6
  • You must show interest in becoming an entrepreneur / business owner
  • You must 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)

HOW CAN I APPLY FOR THE ALLAN GRAY ORBIS HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP?

Applications can be submitted in either of the following ways (only apply via 1 method):

Online Application:

Manual Application:

  • Step 1: Download and complete the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation Scholarship Application Form (.pdf)
  • Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation High School Scholarship.
  • Step 2: Collect copies of your supporting documents as listed below
  • Step 3: Submit your completed application form and supporting documents in any of the following ways:
    • Hand delivery / Post in Cape Town: 46 Hof Street, Oranjezicht, Cape Town, 8001
    • Hand delivery / Post in Johannesburg: 1st Floor, Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr, 1 Protea Place, Cnr of Fredman Drive and Protea Place, Sandton, Johannesburg

WHAT DOCUMENTS MUST I SUBMIT FOR THE ALLAN GRAY ORBIS HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP?

Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):

  • 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

WHAT IS THE SELECTION PROCESS FOR THE ALLAN GRAY ORBIS HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP?

  • Apply and submit your required supporting documentation.
  • Successful applicants will be required to write the Foundation exam in Mathematics and English for Grade 6, in December 2026.
  • Successful applicants will be invited to attend interviews, in February to March 2027.
  • Applicants will be invited to placement schools for interviews.
  • Applicants who receive recommendations from placement schools will be awarded the scholarship.
  • After the scholarship is awarded, the Memorandum of Agreement will be signed by the Foundation, placement school and the Scholar’s custodian.

All applicants will receive feedback on their scholarship application via SMS, whether they are successful or not.

WHEN IS THE CLOSING DATE FOR THE ALLAN GRAY ORBIS HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP?

15 September 2026 (at 17:00 SAST).

(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)

HOW CAN I CONTACT THE SCHOLARSHIP PROVIDER?

For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation directly:
Call centre:
Tel: 021 481 5479 (Cape Town) / 011 290 4940 (Johannesburg)
Email: scholarship@allangrayorbis.org

Please do NOT contact the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation if this bursary has already closed. View our other bursaries open for application here: https://www.zabursaries.co.za/bursary-news/

WHAT DOES THE ALLAN GRAY ORBIS FOUNDATION DO?

The Allan Gray Orbis Foundation was formed in 2005 as part of Allan Gray’s goal to make a sustainable, long-term contribution to Southern Africa by nurturing the emerging entrepreneurial potential from the region.

The Scholarship Programme aims to equip the youth with an entrepreneurial mindset to enable future generations to redress the inequalities of the past and to continue the economic and social transformation of Southern Africa.

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