Students in South Africa can now enter the 2025 Allan Gray Makers Inter-College Competition for a chance to win mentorship, business support, and a share of R320,000. Apply below:
When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is 13 April 2025.
Tell me About the Allan Gray Makers Entrepreneurship Competition:
The aim of the Inter-College competition is to foster a culture of entrepreneurship in TVET students. Registration is open to students who are enrolled at any of the 50 Public TVET Colleges in South Africa for the 2025 academic year.
Which fields are eligible?
The competition is open to businesses and ideas in the following categories:
- Innovative Business Idea – For students with a profitable business concept ready to launch.
- Tech Business – For existing businesses offering technology-related products or services.
- Trade Business – For existing skilled trades businesses in construction, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, carpentry, etc.
- General Business – For existing businesses that don’t fit into the other categories.
What type of opportunity is this?
Entrepreneurship competition
Who can apply for the Allan Gray Makers Entrepreneurship Competition?
The competition is open to students enrolled in any of the 50 Public TVET Colleges in South Africa for the 2025 academic year.
How are applicants selected?
Applicants go through a multi-stage selection process:
- College Internal Rounds (12 May – 17 June 2025) – Initial selection at the college level.
- Regional Rounds (8 – 22 August 2025) – Selected businesses and ideas compete at the regional level.
- National Finals (5 September 2025) – The top competitors from regional rounds advance to the grand finale, where the winners are selected.
Which countries can apply?
South Africa
Where will this opportunity take place?
The competition takes place across South Africa, with internal rounds at TVET colleges, regional competitions, and a national final in September 2025.
How many spots are available?
Not specified
What are the benefits of the Allan Gray Makers Entrepreneurship Competition?
- Winners receive a share of R320,000 in prizes.
- One year of mentorship and business support to help develop their businesses.
- Bragging rights and recognition as an Inter-College Category Winner, enhancing their professional profile.
- Networking opportunities with like-minded peers in the technical and entrepreneurial space, fostering collaboration and business growth.
How long does this opportunity last?
March to September, 2025
How can you apply?
The competition consists of an easy online application form. The application process will be followed by three rounds: College internal rounds, regional rounds, and a national grand finale in September 2025.
- Register an account using your name and email address
- You will receive a confirmation email with the details you need to log in to your account.
- Complete the entry form. You can return to the form at a later stage if you need extra time to complete it.
- Once you have completed the form and are happy with your answers, click SUBMIT!
- You will receive an email confirming your submission.
Visit the official application webpage to begin.
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