A Scholarship Grade 8 Development Camp was held between 20 -23 April in Grabouw, Western Camp, and was attended by 40 Allan Gray Scholars from all over South Africa. The camp was themed “Me and My Context”, with the aim of assisting the Scholars to form a better understanding of themselves within their unique contexts. This objective was specifically significant given that it was the Scholars first year in high school.
The purpose of the camp was to assist them with this transition into high school, by broadening their mindsets to allow them to better engage with opportunities that came their way within the school environment.
Camp activities consisted of the following:
- Study skills: In view of the importance of academic excellence, the Foundation deliberately made use of every opportunity to empower the Scholars with effective study skills and methods.
- Diversity appreciation: Various activities encouraged the Scholars to embrace, celebrate and have respect for diverse cultures and beliefs. They were taught to appreciate the uniqueness of themselves and others.
- Future Planning: The Scholars were tasked with writing a letter to their future selves. The intention was to enable the Scholars to envision the path into their futures, through projecting and visioning the successes that lie ahead. This allowed Scholars to look beyond their current realities and set themselves goals for the future.
The Scholars left the camp with confidence and a deeper understanding of who they are. The Scholars were equipped with the necessary tools to tackle the year that lies ahead of them – they are now able to be more focused to work towards achieving their academic, extramural or personal development goals.
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Hi my name is Karabo kgopane and I reside in Munsieville in an informal settlement called Mshenguville. I was informed by father about Allan Grey High School Scholarship programme and I am interested in finding out more about the scholarship.
Please email me the application form as well as any other relevant information about the scholarship and the Grade 8 camp programme.
Best Regards
Karabo Kgopane
Hi Karabo
Thank you for your query. We are in the process of finalizing the form for email/fax and to upload to our website. We have recorded your detail and will email you the form by the end of this week.
Kind regards
The Allan Gray Orbis Foundation Team
Hi my name is Oratile kadiege and I am doing grade 6. I am so keen about the schoolarship and I would really like to be one of Allan Gray’s best learners, I really want to be fully fillied academicaly and I think you guys can make my dream come true.Unfortunately I won’t be able to get the application via fax but it would great if you can post them to me (P.O.Box 206 seutelong 0507 ) this is my address. I am looking foward to your applicatios. You showed me that dreams cannot be limited by money and thank you for that. I hope you can give me the chance to prove my self.
Hi Oratile
Thank you for your post.
We have emailed the forms to you at patricia.kadiege@hotmail.com.
All the best and we look forward to receiving your application.
Kind regards
The Allan Gray Orbis Foundation Team
Hello my name is Nkosinomusa Hadebe. I am in grade 7 and i am very much interested in the scholarship to further my studies. Could you please email me the forms. Thank you
Good day Nkosinomusa. Thank you for your enquiry. Unfortunately, applications for our Scholarship Programme are done when the learner is in Grade 6. However, there is also an opportunity for you to apply for our Fellowship Programme when you get to Grade 12 for your university studies.
For more information, please go to this link: https://www.allangrayorbis.org/entrepreneurship-development-programmes/fellowship
Hello, my name is Karabo Shuping.I would like to know when will the winners who have won the scholarship be announced and how many pupils do you take?
Hi Karabo
Thank you for your post.
We have forwarded your query to our data centre department who will respond to your request. In future please contact them on datacentre@allangrayorbis.org regarding personal application information.
Thank you and all the best.
Kind regards
The Allan Gray Orbis Foundation Team
I would also be letter to see the entry criteria and application forms
Hi Samuel
Thank you for your post. We require more information to properly answer your query. You will receive and email from us soon.
All the best.
The Foundation Team
Hi my name its Michael from Namibia I want you apply for the scholarship how do I apply I really need this scholarship I also have very good grades please tell me more about this and the camprnrnRegardsrnrnMichael Petrus
Hi Michael
Thank you for your post. You will receive an email in your inbox shortly in response to your query.
All the best.
The Foundation Team
I hereby request an application for grade 8 scholarship
Dear Nuraan
Thank you for your post. Application forms for the Allan Gray Scholarship opportunity for Grade 6 learners will open at the end of July 2014.
Please visit our website to download an application for at then.
Thanks and all the best.
The Allan Gray Orbis Foundation
Please can you mail me the 2014 application form for the scholarship for Grade 6 as I am struggling please.rnrnKind RegardsrnNuraan
Dear Nuraan
Thank you for your post. Application forms for the Allan Gray Scholarship opportunity will open at the end of July 2014.
Please visit our website to download an application for at then.
Thanks and all the best.
The Allan Gray Orbis Foundation
Good Day!
This serves to request application forms for a Grade 7 going for Grade 8 next year opportunity.
Currently my son have more than 75% avg in 9x subjects including Maths, EMS, Natural Science and Technology at Grey Junior Primary School in Port Elizabeth.
Good day. Thank you for your interest in our Scholarship Programme. Please note that applications for our Scholarship in Grade 8 are done when the learner is in Grade 6. However, there is also an opportunity to apply for our Fellowship Programme when your child gets to Grade 12.
For more information, please go to this link: https://www.allangrayorbis.org/entrepreneurship-development-programmes/fellowship
Good day, am nelisiwe please how can i apply for my child who will do grade 8 2023 ,
thanks
Good day Nelisiwe. Please note that applications for our Scholarship in Grade 8 are done when the learner is in Grade 6. Given that the learner is already in Grade 7, unfortunately it is late. However, there is also an opportunity to apply for our Fellowship Programme when the learner gets to Grade 12.
To apply for our Fellowship Programme, learners are required to have a minimum of 60% in Pure Mathematics OR a minimum of 80% in Mathematical literacy for final grade 11 results. In addition, they must have a minimum average of 70% for final Grade 11 results (excluding Life Orientation).
Under our Fellowship Programme, applicants with a combined annual household income of R1 million and below receive full funding (university accommodation meals, textbooks & tutoring allowance, and a monthly stipend). Applicants with a combined household income above R1 million receive needs-based funding.
For more information, please go to this link: https://www.allangrayorbis.org/entrepreneurship-development-programmes/fellowship
Hi i will like to apply scholarship gir my son going to Grade 8 2023 please forward me the application form and also share criteria of tge application and deadlines
Good day Onuca. Thank you for your interest in our Scholarship Programme. Please note that applications for our Scholarship in Grade 8 are done when the learner is in Grade 6. If she is in Grade 6, applications for the Scholarship programme will open from 1 June 2022 until 30 September 2022.
If she is already in Grade 7, it is late. However, there is also an opportunity for him to apply for our Fellowship Programme when he gets to Grade 12.
Good day
My name is Bokang currently in grade 7/Form 2, going to grade 8 next year 2023, following Cambridge curriculum.
Please email me information on how to apply for your scholarship and the qualification criteria. I am in serious need of financial assistance.
Good day Bokang. Thank you for your interest in our Scholarship Programme. Please note that applications for our Scholarship in Grade 8 are done when the learner is in Grade 6. Unfortunately, given that she is already in Grade 7, it is late. However, there is also an opportunity for her to apply for our Fellowship Programme when she gets to Grade 12.
Good day! I’m Onkabetse Sehlahla stays in Pretoria in Soshanguve . Am so interested and would love to be part of Allan Grey learners…. currently in grade 7 . Would like to know if I could enroll for grade 8 for the year 2023..please assist me
Good day Onkabetse. Thank you for your interest in our Scholarship Programme. Unfortunately, applications for Grade 8 are done when you are in Grade 6. However, there is still an opportunity for you to apply for our Fellowship Programme when you get to Grade 12.
Hello, my name is Alwande Maseko currently in Gr 6. I would really like to be part of Allan Gray Orbis foundation learner. Kindly assist me by informing me when can I apply for the next intake. I’ve heard about the scholarship from my uncle’s colleague and I thought this is interesting as I really want to achieve my academic goals. Thank you
Good day Alwande. Thank you for your enquiry. Please note that applications for the Scholarship programme will open from June 2022 until September 2022. Please look out for information on our website and social media channels for updates
Hello I a Nqobile Miya I am in grade
7 .I am very much interested in your scholarship to further my studies .I will appreciate to know how can I apply.Thank you.
Good day Nqobile. Thank you for your interest in our Scholarship programme.
Unfortunately, we accept applications when you are in Grade 6. Applications are not open to Grade 7s.
However, when you get to Grade 12, please do reach out to us as we offer a Fellowship programme that provides payment for tuition at the universities we have partnered with. Please check this link for more information: https://www.allangrayorbis.org/entrepreneurship-development-programmes/fellowship/
Good day
I have applied for the 2024 scholarship for my son, however his 1st term grade 6 Home Language is short with 1% as the Exam was of a very high level. For Maths he obtained 85%. he usually does exceptionally in both. Will he still be seen as a suitable/ eligible schlar?
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