{"id":765,"date":"2026-03-25T19:47:59","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T19:47:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theopportunitygiver.co.za\/?p=765"},"modified":"2026-03-25T19:49:56","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T19:49:56","slug":"allan-gray-fellowship-programme-for-grade-12-learners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theopportunitygiver.co.za\/?p=765","title":{"rendered":"Allan Gray Fellowship Programme (For Grade 12 Learners)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overview<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Allan Gray Fellowship Programme is designed for high-achieving Grade 12 learners who are about to enter university and want to make a meaningful impact in their communities and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fellows receive:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Needs-based university funding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Personal and professional development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support focused on building an entrepreneurial mindset<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fields of Study Supported<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Applicants must intend to study one of the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Commerce<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Science<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engineering<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Law<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Humanities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Arts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Health Sciences <em>(excluding Medicine, Veterinary Science, and Dentistry)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At one of these institutions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>University of Cape Town (UCT)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>University of the Witwatersrand (Wits)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>University of Johannesburg (UJ)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stellenbosch University (SU)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>University of Pretoria (UP)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>University of the Free State (UFS)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>University of the Western Cape (UWC)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nelson Mandela University (NMU)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rhodes University (RU)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>TSiBA Education<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Minimum Requirements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>At least <strong>60% in Pure Mathematics<\/strong> OR <strong>80% in Mathematical Literacy<\/strong> (Grade 11 results)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Minimum <strong>70% overall average<\/strong> (excluding Life Orientation)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Currently in <strong>Grade 12<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Must be <strong>under 21 years old<\/strong> in the year of application<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Must be a <strong>South African citizen<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Selection Process<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Submit your application with all required documents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shortlisted candidates attend <strong>interviews (July 2026)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Successful candidates attend a <strong>selection camp (September 2026)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Important Notes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Applications must be submitted before the deadline<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is recommended to spend <strong>at least 2 days<\/strong> completing your application carefully<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Late or incomplete applications may not be considered<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Application<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Closing Date:<\/strong> 30 April 2026 (17:00 SAST)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Start your journey towards becoming a future leader and entrepreneur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/allangrayorbis.org\/programmes\/fellowship\/\">Apply Here<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/allangrayorbis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Fellowship-Programme-Application-Form_2026.pdf\">Download Application Form<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Overview The Allan Gray Fellowship Programme is designed for high-achieving Grade 12 learners who are about to enter university and want to make a meaningful impact in their communities and beyond. 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