Old Mutual Imfundo Trust Scholarship 2026
The Old Mutual Imfundo Trust Scholarship is a prestigious full-cost bursary programme established by the Old Mutual Investment Group in 2011. It aims to support deserving black South African students, particularly black women, who are pursuing qualifications in the investment industry and related fields.
The word Imfundo means “the acquisition of knowledge” in the Nguni languages, reflecting the trust’s core mission of empowering youth through education.
BURSARY OVERVIEW
Bursary Title: Old Mutual Imfundo Trust Scholarship 2026
Location: South Africa (Partner Universities)
Provider: Old Mutual Investment Group
Funding Type: Full Scholarship
Closing Date: 30 September 2025
Key Benefits:
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Full coverage of tuition and accommodation costs
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Book allowance and spending money included
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Psychosocial support through ICAS
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Access to a mentorship programme from 3rd year onward
Fields of Study Funded:
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Business, Commerce, Finance and Management Sciences/Studies
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Computer Science and related fields (e.g. Computational Thinking)
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Data Science
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Engineering
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Climate Studies (postgraduate only)
Qualifications and Requirements:
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Must be a South African citizen
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Grade 12 learners:
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Minimum 70% average in mid-year exams
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Minimum 70% in Mathematics
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Minimum 70% in English First Additional Language or 60% in English Home Language
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First-year university students:
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Minimum 65% average in mid-year exams
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Preference given to students from rural or township backgrounds
Partner Universities:
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University of Cape Town
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Stellenbosch University
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University of the Witwatersrand
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University of Johannesburg
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University of KwaZulu-Natal
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University of Pretoria
Applications must be submitted online via StudyTrust’s platform by 30 September 2025.
Only South African citizens will be considered.
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