Allan Gray StartUp Academy Grant and AGCAE Scholarships 2024 for Entrepreneurs and Scholars in South Africa

Paul | February 8, 2024 | South Africa | No Comments

Overview:
The Allan Gray Makers StartUp Academy is offering a fully funded 8-month incubation program for aspiring artisan entrepreneurs in the Plumbing and Electrical trades. The program, funded by Allan Gray Makers, aims to provide business training and support for individuals looking to start their businesses in these trades. The program is scheduled to start on April 15, 2024, and will be full-time and in-person.

Key Details:

Application Deadline: December 31, 2024
Country to Study: South Africa
Type: Entrepreneurs
Sponsor: Allan Gray Makers StartUp Academy
Gender: Men and Women

Benefits:
Participants in the Allan Gray StartUp Academy can expect the following benefits:

Training in Entrepreneurial Mindset, New Venture Creation, Marketing and Sales, Business Management, Financial Management, Branding, E-skills for business, and Personal Mastery.
Opportunities to work in teams and network with other businesses.
Access to Personal Mentorship, Business Shadowing, Industry-Expert Coaches, and Business Advisory.
Access to markets with a focus on making the first sale.
Access to office space.
Support to start the business and write the Trade test.
Graduates have access to lifelong support.

Requirements:
Applicants must meet the following criteria:

Age: 18-34
Must be a South African citizen or hold permanent residence status.
Completed a relevant learning program in the Plumbing or Electrical Trades with N6 and 18 months of apprenticeship.
Must qualify to take a trade test (having a trade test certificate is advantageous).
Location: Gauteng (Johannesburg City, Ekurhuleni City, Mogale City, and Ruimsig), Mpumalanga (Gert Sibanda Municipality), Kwa-Zulu Natal (Ethekwini District), and Eastern Cape (Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan).
Industry: Plumbing & Electrical.
Intentions: Desire to start their own business.

Application Deadline:
December 31, 2024

How to Apply:
Interested and qualified individuals can apply through the Allan Gray Makers StartUp Academy Application Portal. Applications close at midnight on January 31, 2024. For inquiries, contact the StartUp Academy Selection Team via email at agmakers@allangillgrayphilanthropies.org.

Allan Gray Centre for Africa Entrepreneurship (AGCAE) Ph.D. and Masters Scholarships

Scholarship Description:
The Allan Gray Centre for Africa Entrepreneurship (AGCAE) at Stellenbosch University offers fully-funded doctoral and master’s research programs. The AGCAE aims to enhance data-driven and dialogue-based advancement of entrepreneurial ecosystems in Africa. The scholarships are open to South African citizens and African foreign nationals, with preference given to previously disadvantaged South Africans and African foreign nationals.

Degree Level:
Ph.D., Masters

Subjects:
All Subjects

Scholarship Benefits:

AGCAE Doctoral Scholarships: Full-time doctoral scholarships valued at R250,000 per year for three years.
AGCAE Master’s Scholarships: Full-time master’s scholarships valued at R150,000 per year for two years.

Eligible Nationalities:
South African citizens and African foreign nationals. Preference given to previously disadvantaged South African and African foreign national citizens.

Eligibility Criteria:
Applicants must meet the minimum criteria for admission to a Ph.D. or master’s program at Stellenbosch University. Specific academic criteria include achieving a minimum mark of 70% in their relevant programs. Only applications aligned with AGCAE’s 2023 research themes will be considered.

Application Procedure:

Ensure eligibility and download the Ph.D. Application Form or Master’s Application Form.
Complete the application form, including a motivation letter and research concept note on a relevant topic.
Compile supporting documents: academic records, ID/passport copy, proof of English competency.
Submit the completed application form and supporting documents to GEM@sun.ac.za by September 22, 2023, at 23:59.

Contact Details:
For queries, email GEM@sun.ac.za.

Note: Incomplete applications and late submissions will not be considered. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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