Old Mutual Scholarships for Undergraduate South African Students – Apply Now
Young South African students with a particular interest in the investments industry are invited to submit their application form for the Old Mutual Investment Group Imfundo Trust Scholarship.
The scholarship is aimed at assisting black students in their first or second year of study, to pursue their tertiary education at select South African universities and the applications for this scholarship are open annually for interested students in the above-mentioned field of study.
Read also: Preparatory Steps to Take Before Applying to Study Abroad
Scholarship Coverage
The Imfundo Trust Scholarships provide funding to study on a full-time basis for undergraduate students and selected postgraduate degree programs at selected universities in South Africa.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applications are only accepted from South African citizens.
- Applicants who will be in their first year next year must have achieved an average of at least 70% in the mid-year Grade 12 examinations and a minimum of 70% in Mathematics and 70% in English FAL or 60% in English HL.
- Scholarships are only available to applicants who will be in their first or second year in the coming year, with the exception of Climate Studies.
- Applicants currently in their first year must have achieved an average of 65% and above in the latest examinations (mid-year / June).
- Applicants from rural and township backgrounds will be given preference.
Read also: Top 10 Canadian Universities Offering Scholarships to International Students
Selection Process
- Interviews will be conducted for applicants who met the shortlisted requirements, and the Board of Trustees will consider any other relevant factors when making the final decision on granting the scholarships.
- The Imfundo Trust reserves the right to adjust or withdraw any scholarship amount that may be awarded in terms of this application, should you be a beneficiary of other financial assistance (e.g. bursary, grants, loans, scholarships, awards, etc).
Eligible Courses
Students in the following fields of studies are eligible to apply;
- Business, Commerce, Finance, and Management Sciences / Studies (first and the second year in 2023)
- Computer Science and related qualifications (e. g. Computational Thinking) (first and the second year in 2023)
- Data Science (first and second year in 2023)
- Climate Studies (postgraduate)
- Engineering (first and second year in 2023)
Read also: Christian Scholarship Foundation Graduate Fellowship
How to Apply for Old Mutual Scholarships
Interested young South African students in undergraduate studies should submit their applications form online via the scholarship portal before the deadline given on the portal here.
Do you find this content “Old Mutual Scholarships for Undergraduate South African Students” interesting or educative enough? If yes, please do well to share it, and also feel free to contact us if you noticed any errors or wish to make an input.
