Key Facts
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Eligibility Requirements
- South African citizen, with at least one parent holding South African citizenship
- Completing Grade 6 in 2026
- At least 70% overall average in Grades 5 and 6, including at least 70% in English and Mathematics
- Household gross income not exceeding R20,000 per month, including business revenue
- Demonstrates resilience, initiative, and an interest in entrepreneurship
Documents Needed
- Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID document
- Certified copy of a parent or guardian's ID document
- Most recent school report (Grade 5 and Grade 6 results)
- Proof of household income, for the financial need assessment
About Allan Gray Orbis Foundation High School Scholarship
The Allan Gray Orbis Foundation funds a long-term entrepreneurial development programme for South African learners, starting from Grade 7 and continuing through school and often beyond. Rather than simply paying school fees, the Foundation aims to grow future entrepreneurs and business leaders from an early age.
The scholarship targets learners still in Grade 6, long before most students think about bursaries at all. This early entry point lets the Foundation build a structured entrepreneurial curriculum around each scholar for years, not just fund a single phase of education.
Because entry happens so early, this is one of the few opportunities on this site aimed specifically at primary school learners rather than matriculants or university students.
Funding Details
The scholarship covers tuition and boarding costs, uniforms, stationery, textbooks, toiletries, and casual clothing. Recipients also receive a monthly allowance and support for extramural activities, covering most of the day-to-day costs of school life.
Beyond these essentials, scholars join a structured entrepreneurial curriculum designed to build confidence, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills well before they leave school, alongside financial need coverage based on household income.
Where You Can Study
This scholarship funds high school education rather than a specific university or course. Scholars typically attend well-resourced schools chosen to support the Foundation's entrepreneurial development programme, with boarding covered where needed.
Because the scholarship starts in high school, it does not lock scholars into a specific tertiary path afterward, though many go on to further study or entrepreneurial ventures with continued Foundation support.
About Allan Gray Orbis Foundation
The Allan Gray Orbis Foundation is a South African non-profit that identifies and develops entrepreneurial talent among high-achieving school leavers, funding their tertiary education alongside entrepreneurship developme…
View full provider profile →- Address
- 46 Hof Street, Oranjezicht, Cape Town, 8001
- Phone
- 021 481 5400
- info@allangrayorbis.org
Fields of Study & Who Can Apply
The Foundation looks for learners completing Grade 6 who already show resilience, initiative, and an interest in entrepreneurship, alongside strong academic results. You need at least a 70% overall average in Grades 5 and 6, including at least 70% in English and Mathematics both years.
Because young children rarely apply for scholarships themselves, the Foundation actively encourages parents, guardians, and teachers to identify and nominate promising learners who fit this profile.
Application Procedure
Apply directly with the provider using the official application link below, before the closing date.
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Questions about this application?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What grade must my child be in to apply?
Applicants must be completing Grade 6 in 2026 - this scholarship is one of the few on this site aimed at primary school learners rather than matriculants or university students.
Why does the Foundation start so early, in Grade 6?
The Foundation builds a structured, long-term entrepreneurial development programme around each scholar starting from Grade 7, rather than simply funding a single phase of education - starting early lets them run that programme for years.
What household income qualifies?
Gross household income, including business revenue, must not exceed R20,000 per month.
What academic results are required?
At least 70% overall average in Grades 5 and 6, including at least 70% in English and Mathematics.
Does my child need to already show interest in entrepreneurship?
Yes - the Foundation looks for resilience, initiative, and an interest in entrepreneurship alongside strong academic results, not academic results alone.
What does the scholarship cover?
Tuition and boarding costs, uniforms, stationery, textbooks, toiletries, and casual clothing, plus a monthly allowance and support for extramural activities.
Does my child need South African citizenship?
Yes, and at least one parent must also hold South African citizenship.
Which schools do scholars attend?
The Foundation selects well-resourced schools chosen to support its entrepreneurial development programme, with boarding covered where needed, rather than funding a learner's current school.
When do applications close?
Check the Key Facts box at the top of this page - closing dates are updated each cycle.
