The Imfundo Trust, a scholarship initiative by Old Mutual Investment Group, invites eligible students to apply for funding for the 2026 academic year. This programme is dedicated to empowering Black South African students, especially women, who aspire to build careers in investment, commerce, data science, and engineering.
Closing Date: 30 September 2025
Application Period: 01 May – 30 September 2025
What the Scholarship Covers:
The Imfundo Trust Scholarship provides full-time funding for undergraduate and select postgraduate studies at selected South African universities.
Fields of Study Funded:
- Business, Commerce, Finance, and Management Sciences
- Computer Science and related fields (e.g. Computational Thinking)
- Data Science
- Engineering
- Climate Studies (Postgraduate only)
Minimum Requirements:
- South African citizens only
- For Grade 12 learners (entering 1st year in 2026):
- Minimum 70% average in June/Term 2 exams
- Minimum 70% in Mathematics
- Minimum 70% in English FAL or 60% in English HL
- For current 1st-year students (in 2025):
- Minimum 65% average in latest mid-year results
- Scholarships are available for first and second-year students in 2026 (except for postgraduate Climate Studies)
- Preference is given to applicants from rural or township schools
Selection Process:
- Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews
- The Board of Trustees will consider academic results, background, and any additional financial aid received when awarding the scholarship
- The Trust may adjust or withdraw scholarship awards if overlapping financial support is discovered
How to Apply:
- Go to the official application page here:
https://studytrust.org.za/old-mutual/ - Apply via StudyTrust’s online platform
- Applications must be submitted before 30 September 2025