Allan Gray Fellowship Programme: Shaping Future of Leaders

Deadline: 31 July 2025

The Allan Gray Fellowship Programme is designed to develop well-rounded individuals who graduate as responsible, entrepreneurial thinkers with a deep commitment to their communities.

Through personalised support and immersive learning experiences, Candidate Allan Gray Fellows gain the skills, mindset, and network to drive meaningful change.

Focus Areas

The programme nurtures:
- Entrepreneurship as a career path:
  - Turn ideas into impactful ventures
  - Leverage support from the Foundation
  - Build strong networks through collaboration and community
  - Embody responsible entrepreneurship that creates real value
- Deepened understanding of entrepreneurship:
  - A Personal Development Officer to aid in the transition to university life
  - An Entrepreneurial Leadership Officer to develop their entrepreneurial mindset
  - An Industry Mentor to help translate entrepreneurial concepts into practical skills

Benefits

The Allan Gray Fellowship Programme provides:
- Comprehensive Financial Support
  - Coverage includes university tuition, accommodation, meals, textbooks, tutoring, travel allowances, medical aid costs, and a monthly stipend.
- Mentorship & Guidance
  - Receive mentorship from the Foundation staff and a dedicated business mentor to support your entrepreneurial journey.
- Entrepreneurial Curriculum & Events
  - Gain access to the Foundation’s Entrepreneurial Curriculum through the AGOF Online Campus, along with annual conferences, seminars, and workshops designed to support your entrepreneurial journey.
- Personal, Entrepreneurial & Leadership Growth
  - Develop your personal, entrepreneurial, and leadership skills through tailored programmes designed to foster growth and success.
- Entrepreneurial Community
  - Join a network of like-minded individuals committed to growth, collaboration, and success.
- Business Incubation & Funding
  - Gain access to business incubation and venture funding to support your entrepreneurial journey.

Eligibility Criteria

To apply for the Allan Gray Fellowship Programme, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Achieve 60% or higher in Mathematics in AS levels or Form 6 latest results.
- Maintain 70%+ overall average in latest AS Level or Form 6 results (excluding Life Orientation/Skills)
- Be a citizen of Eswatini, Botswana, or Namibia.
- Be under 21 years of age in the year of application.
- Plan to study Commerce, Science (excluding Medicine, Veterinary Science, Dentistry), Engineering, Law, Humanities, or Arts at one of the Universities.

Application Requirements