Oppenheimer Memorial Trust

Oppenheimer Memorial Trust (OMT) Scholarship

Postgraduate 31 August 2026 for studies commencing January to June 2027

Scholarships for Masters, Doctoral, Postdoctoral and sabbatical studies at local or international higher education institutions.

Funding details

Fields covered: Masters and Doctoral studies, Postdoctoral studies, and sabbatical study for full-time academics.
Coverage value: Value depends on personal circumstances; the scholarship is not full-cost and applicants should seek other funding for outstanding costs.
Renewal: Awarded for one academic year at a time. Renewals are not automatic and depend on academic performance, reporting compliance and re-application procedures.
How to apply: Apply online through the Oppenheimer Memorial Trust scholarship application portal.

Masters and Doctoral applicants may be South African citizens or permanent residents in South Africa
Postdoctoral applicants may be South African citizens, permanent residents or foreign nationals
Must study at a local or international higher education institution, depending on the scholarship route
Strong academic record
Masters, Doctoral and Postdoctoral applicants should intend to pursue academia, research, development or related fields in South Africa
Sabbatical applicants must be full-time academics undertaking sabbatical study at a public higher education institution in South Africa

No structured academic requirements have been captured for this bursary yet.

Certified copy of ID document, permanent residence permit or passport, where applicable
Recent professional photograph
Updated Curriculum Vitae
Academic transcripts and degree certificates
Proof of acceptance, registration or formal invitation, where applicable
Details of intended study and budget
Motivational letter
Proof of income
Letters of recommendation
Research, project or publication details where required for the scholarship route