Key Facts
- Status
- Applications Open
- Provider
- Field of Study
- Study Level
- Academic Year
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2027
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Eligibility Requirements
- South African citizen
- Entering 1st or 2nd year of study in 2027 (3rd year excluded, except postgraduate Climate Studies)
- First-years: 70% mid-year Grade 12 average, 70% Mathematics, 70% English FAL or 60% English HL
- Preference given to rural and township background applicants
Documents Needed
- Certified copy of South African ID
- Grade 12 mid-year results (first-year applicants)
- Proof of registration or acceptance
- Proof of rural or township background, where applicable
About Old Mutual Imfundo Trust Scholarship
The Old Mutual Imfundo Trust Scholarship, established by the Old Mutual Investment Group in 2011, is run by the Old Mutual Investment Group (OMIG) Imfundo Trust for 1st and 2nd year students in Business, Commerce, Finance, Management Sciences, and Computer Science.
Third-year students are excluded outright, except in one specific case - postgraduate Climate Studies, which is the only field this scholarship funds beyond second year. If you're a third-year student in Commerce or Finance, this particular scholarship isn't for you regardless of your results; look at the site's other Old Mutual or Commerce-field bursaries instead.
Funding Details
The scholarship funds full-time study for undergraduate Business, Commerce, Finance, and Management Sciences/Studies (1st/2nd year), Computer Science, and postgraduate Climate Studies.
Where You Can Study
Select South African universities recognised under the Imfundo Trust programme qualify.
About Old Mutual Investment Group (OMIG) Imfundo Trust
The Old Mutual Investment Group (OMIG) Imfundo Trust Scholarship supports academically talented South African students pursuing qualifications relevant to the investment and asset management industry. The scholarship is …
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- 011 403 1632
- apply@studytrust.org.za
Fields of Study & Who Can Apply
You must be a South African citizen entering 1st or 2nd year of study in 2027 (or postgraduate Climate Studies). If entering first year, you need at least 70% in your mid-year Grade 12 average, at least 70% in Mathematics, and either 70% in English First Additional Language or 60% in English Home Language. Preference goes to students from rural and township backgrounds.
Application Procedure
Apply directly with the provider using the official application link below, before the closing date.
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Questions about this application?
Contact Old Mutual Investment Group (OMIG) Imfundo Trust directly:
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can 3rd-year students apply?
No, except for postgraduate Climate Studies - all other 3rd-year applicants are excluded.
What English mark do I need?
70% for English First Additional Language, or 60% for English Home Language.
Does the scholarship favour any particular background?
Yes, preference is given to students from rural and township backgrounds.
Which fields qualify?
Business, Commerce, Finance, Management Sciences/Studies for 1st/2nd year, Computer Science, and postgraduate Climate Studies only.
