Allan Gray Fellowship Programme

The Allan Gray Fellowship Programme is a fully funded, mentor-supported programme for South African students transitioning from secondary school to university. It aims to cultivate entrepreneurial mindset and provides academic and financial support, mentorship, and access to an entrepreneurship curriculum and development opportunities. Selected fellows receive ongoing support through an allocated development team, industry mentors, and opportunities to engage with entrepreneurship networks and funding avenues.

Academic and financial support, mentorship from foundation staff and business mentors, access to online entrepreneurial curriculum, annual entrepreneurship conference and workshops, access to a community of peers, enterprise incubation, and potential access to venture funding via partner entities

Applicants must be in Grade 12 in the year of application, under the age of 21, and a South African citizen intending to pursue a degree in Commerce, Science, Engineering, Law, Humanities, Arts or Health Science at listed South African universities.

Submit the online or post-based application; shortlisted candidates are interviewed and may be invited to a selection camp