The Oppenheimer Memorial Trust (OMT) Scholarship was established by the Oppenheimer Family as one of the most prestigious postgraduate funding in South Africa. The scholarship targets students who wish to further their studies towards a postgraduate qualification.
The OMT Scholarship funds studies undertaken in institutions within the border of South Africa. This article will cover the eligibility criteria, 2025 coverage, the application process, and important dates.
[ez-toc]ABOUT THE OPPENHEIMER MEMORIAL TRUST (OMT)
In honour of Sir Ernest Oppenheimer, a South African mining magnate, his family decided to set up a Memorial Trust in 1958. One of its key objectives is to provide support for academic excellence. This is achieved by putting aside funds to help postgraduate students in specified fields of study.
FIELDS OF STUDY
There are three types of scholarships provided by the Trust:
- Masters and Doctoral studies
- Postdoctoral studies
- Scholarship for abbatical studies
OMT SCHOLARSHIP COVERAGE
The OMT Scholarship provides coverage for expenses incurred by students while they pursue postgraduate studies. The following expenses are included in the coverage:
- Tuition fees
- Accommodation and living costs
- Travel expenses (for international studies)
- Research costs (for qualifying students)
Please note: The scholarship provides partial funding and applicants are encouraged to apply for other additional postgraduate funding opportunities available.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR THE OMT SCHOLARSHIP
For eligibility criteria, you must download and read through consitions for each scholarship below:
- OMT Scholarship for Masters and Doctoral studies (.pdf)
- OMT Scholarship for Postdoctoral studies (.pdf)
- OMT Scholarship for sabbatical studies (.pdf)
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STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO APPLY FOR THE OMT SCHOLARSHIP
All applications must be submitted online through the official OMT Scholarship Application 2025 / 2026 dedicated page.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
- 31 March 2025 (for studies commencing in July 2025).
- 28 August 2025 (for studies commencing in January 2026).
SCHOLARSHIP PROVIDER’S CONTACT DETAILS
If you have queries related to this postgraduate funding opportunity, please contact the Oppenheimer Memorial Trust (OMT) directly using the following contact details:
- Email address: applicationqueries@omt.org.za
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About the Author:
Mr. Percy Mncwango is a seasoned education writer with over 10 years of experience in creating high-ranking articles that provide valuable guidance for students seeking university funding. As a graduate of the University of Cape Town Business School, Percy combines deep knowledge and personal experience to help students succeed. He has received bursaries from Nampak, Telkom, and the Institute of Directors of South Africa (IoD). Percy’s educational background, which includes Richtec TVET, Mangosuthu University of Technology, and UCT GSB, equips him with a unique perspective that enriches his SEO-optimized content and resonates with aspiring scholars.