Oppenheimer Memorial Trust (OMT) Scholarship

Offered by Oppenheimer Memorial Trust (OMT)

Closed Usually closes around August

The Oppenheimer Memorial Trust offers scholarships for Master's and doctoral study in South Africa and abroad, plus other awards for academic and creative development.

What the bursary covers

  • Funding is renewed each year if you meet the academic requirements.

What a work-back bursary means

How to apply

  1. Check the requirements

    Make sure you meet every requirement listed above. Applications that miss one are usually rejected automatically.

  2. Prepare your documents

    Scan clear copies of everything the provider asks for, certified where required.

  3. Apply through the official channel

    Applications must be submitted online at: Oppenheimer Memorial Trust (OMT) Scholarship Application 2027

    Applicants are encouraged to download and read the OMT Scholarship Application Guidelines (.pdf) before applying.

  4. Submit before the closing date

    Usually closes around August. Late applications are almost never accepted.

Applications for the current cycle have closed. This bursary usually opens again each year, so prepare your documents now and check back.

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About Oppenheimer Memorial Trust (OMT)

The Oppenheimer Memorial Trust was founded by Harry Oppenheimer in 1958 in memory of his father, Sir Ernest Oppenheimer, and invests in education and the arts.

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