Allan Gray Postgraduate Fellowship Programme
Applicants must be under 35, have completed an undergraduate qualification at a partner university with a final result of at least 60%, and show entrepreneurial potential; postgraduate registration is not required.
Closed · last closed 23 Oct 2026
Scholarship
Check the current application cycle
Use the official portal for dates and requirements.
About
An 11-month programme that develops entrepreneurial and leadership skills alongside participants’ other activities. It offers mentorship, coaching, learning resources, workshops and access to a community and business incubation. It does not pay academic fees; needs-based support may be available where approved, and selected ventures may be considered for funding.
What it covers
- Mentorship
- Entrepreneurial curriculum
- Entrepreneurship conference, seminars and workshops
- Community access
- Business incubation
- Entrepreneurship coaching
- Needs-based support where approved and applicable
- Selected ventures may be considered for funding opportunities
Who can apply
South African citizen
Under 35 years of age
Undergraduate qualification completed at WITS, UJ, UCT, NMU, RU, UWC, SU, UP, UFS, UKZN, or TSiBA
Final undergraduate result of at least 60%
Evidence of entrepreneurial potential, initiative and commitment to growth
Available for an 11-month programme of approximately 350 hours of blended learning
Must not be a current recipient of another Allan Gray Orbis Foundation opportunity
Documents to prepare
Certified copy of ID
Certified copy of undergraduate degree
Academic record and other supporting information requested on the application platform
How to apply
- 1Complete the online application form.
- 2Upload the required supporting documents before the closing date.
- 3Successful candidates may be invited to interviews and simulations.
Sources
Official sourceAllan Gray Orbis FoundationChecked against allangrayorbis.org on 26 Oct 2026. Govnet is independent — always confirm with the provider.