1. The Allan Gray Orbis Foundation is offering a limited number of scholarships to learners currently in Grade 6 to study at selected leading government and independent secondary schools from 2010 onwards. The scholarship covers the full cost of tuition and hostel fees. In addition, it includes allowances for travel, stationery, books, toiletries, school uniforms and civilian clothes, as well as other allowances.
2. Allan Gray selects learners based on their academic performance and involvement in extramural activities, with particular emphasis on financial need as a criterion. The applicants will have to undergo a vigorous selection process, which includes, among others, assessment tests and qualitative interviews with candidates and one of their parents/guardians.
3. In order to be eligible to apply, the learners must meet the following criteria:

  • Previously disadvantaged South African Grade 6 learner who shows exceptional ability and potential in Mathematics and English; and
  • Can clearly demonstrate financial need
4. The four-step application process includes the following:

Step 1: Submit application
  • Applicants need to complete the 2008 Allan Gray Scholarship Application Form. The completed application forms must reach their office by Friday, 7 November 2008.
Step 2: Write assessment test
  • Shortlisted applicants will be invited to write numeracy and literacy assessment tests at various assessment centres throughout the country.
Step 3: Telephonic interview
  • Applicants who perform well in the assessment tests will participate in telephonic first round interviews
Step 4: Face-to-face
  • Shortlisted applicants will be invited to face-to-face final interviews. During this round, each applicant must be accompanied by one parent or guardian.
5. Only applicants who provide the following supporting documents with their applications will be eligible for selection:

  • Certified copy of birth certificate, ID or passport of learner
  • Certified copy of ID of parent(s)/guardian(s)
  • Certified copy of Death Certificate(s), if applicable
  • Certified copy of Grade 5 report
  • Certified copy of Grade 6 report
  • Certified copy of payslip(s), if applicable
  • Original affidavit(s) if unemployed/housewife, stating reasons for unemployment
  • Stamped and signed reference from educator
  • Stamped and signed reference from a leader in the community.
6. Application forms can be obtained by:

  • downloading a copy from [this] website [or from] the URL:

    http://www.allangrayorbis.org

  • alternatively, requesting a hard copy or fax copy by contacting their offices at 0861 239 235
7. Completed application forms and all the supporting documentation need to be sent to the following address:
7.1 By hand
The Allan Gray Scholars Programme Manager
Allan Gray Orbis Foundation
Block B, Granger Bay Court
Beach Road, V&A Waterfront
Cape Town
8001
7.2 By post (no postage stamp required)
The Allan Gray Scholars Programme Manager
Freepost License No.: -CB11349
Waterfront
8002



SIGNED: LJ ROSE
HEAD: EDUCATION
DATE: 2008:11:03

Poster for the 2008 Allan Gray Scholarship  (size: 502 KB)
2008 Allan Gray Scholarship Application Form  (size: 125 KB)