Fully Funded Scholarships in South Africa

Summary

Deadline:

15 September 2023

Study in:

South Africa

Provider:

Allan Gray Orbis Foundation

Study Level:

High School

Area of Study:

All Subjects

Funding type:

Fully Funded Scholarships

Introduction

Fully Funded Scholarships in South Africa offers high school Scholarships to learners who are in financial need, have a curious, entrepreneurial mindset, and have the potential to excel academically.

Benefits

This Fully Funded Scholarships in South Africa covers the following benefits:

Tuition and boarding
Stationery and textbooks
A monthly allowance
Toiletries, uniforms, and casual clothing
Support for extra murals
Workshops
Speakers and seminars
Annual entrepreneurial conference
Online Learning Campus
Programme Officer (mentorship)
Like-minded community

Scholars also have access to an entrepreneurial development program. This ensures their continued progress by providing additional leadership and entrepreneurial development opportunities. They’ll

Gain confidence
Develop an entrepreneurial mindset
Growth mindset
Unlock positivity for the future
Develop leadership qualities
Access to interactive online learning
Access to speakers and seminars
Entrepreneurial mindset development through collaboration and a community of like-minded individuals

Eligibility

Requirement for Fully Funded Scholarships in South Africa:

Applicant must be a current grade 6 learner in the year of application
Applicant must be a South African citizen
Applicant must not be older than 12 years of age and not younger than 11 years of age in grade 6
Applicant must demonstrate financial need
Applicant must obtain a minimum of 70 % for both English and Mathematics
Applicant must obtain a minimum overall average of 70% for all subjects
The applicant must demonstrate the following entrepreneurial characteristics:

Growth Mindset – the belief that one’s intelligence can be developed
Self-Efficacy – self-belief to achieve goals
Leadership – to positively lead and influence others
Opportunity Identification – the ability to identify opportunities of value
Curiosity – the ability to explore and discover new information
Problem-Solving – the ability to solve problems creatively

Others

How to Apply:

Submit a hard copy of your application form and supporting documentation or apply online
Successful applicants will be required to write the Foundation exam in Mathematics and English for grade 6
After the Foundation exam, successful candidates will be invited for interviews
Recommended candidates will be invited to the placement schools for interviews
Candidates whose recommendations are approved by the placement schools will be awarded the Scholarship
Once the Scholarship is awarded, the Foundation, placement school, and the Scholar’s custodian sign a Memorandum of Agreement