University of Pretoria Allan Gray Orbis Foundation: 1st Year University Application 2021

The Foundation’s Entrepreneurial Development Programme for First Years gives recipients the best opportunity to build the life they want for themselves, their family and their communities by supporting their lifelong journey to becoming a high-impact entrepreneur.

• Table of Content
• About University of Pretoria
• Scholarships
• Aim and Benefits of Scholarships
• Requirements for Scholarships Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Scholarships
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About University of Pretoria

The University of Pretoria (UP) was established in 1908 with just four professors and 32 students, in a little house called Kya Rosa. Today, it is one of the largest research universities in South Africa. UP has transformed into a dynamic university community of staff and students who come from a range of diverse backgrounds and cultures showcasing South African and global societies. The University was born from a vision to create a space for quality education and for new ideas to flourish. Over the course of its existence, and through different phases of political power and social change, UP ... continue reading

Scholarships

Aim and Benefits of Scholarships

ENTREPRENEURIAL SUPPORT

• Mentorship from an individually assigned Foundation staff member as well as a business mentor
• Access to the online Foundation’s entrepreneurial curriculum
• Annual entrepreneurship conference, seminars and workshops
• Access to a community of like-minded individuals

ACADEMIC SUPPORT 

• Full tuition at one of our 11 Partner Universities
• University accommodation and meals
• Textbooks & tutoring allowance
• Monthly stipend

Requirements for Scholarships Qualification

• Candidates must not be older than 22 years of age in 2021
• South African citizenship
• Indication of entrepreneurial flair and passion, and belief in the future of our country
• Currently studying at UCT, UWC, Tsiba, SU, RU, NMU, UKZN, UFS, WITS, UP or UJ
• Currently studying towards a Commerce, Science (excluding Medicine, Veterinary Science and Dentistry), Engineering, Law, Humanities or Arts degree
• Certified copy of ID
• Certified copy of academic registration in 2021
• Certified copy of final June results

Interview date, Process and Venue for Scholarships

• Submit your application form and supporting documentation online by 30 September 2021, 17:00pm SAST
• Successful applicant candidates will be invited for an interview
• Successful interview candidates will be invited to a selection camp
• Successful candidates will be awarded the Fellowship

Check also:
Commonwealth Master's Scholarship to Study in UK 2027/2028
Mandela Washington Fellowship for Africans 2027 (Fully Funded to USA)

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit University of Pretoria website.