If you're a high-achieving student, researcher, or academic eyeing your next academic milestone, there’s a door of opportunity wide open—but only for a limited time. The Oppenheimer Memorial Trust (OMT) has announced its latest call for postgraduate scholarship applications, and if you’re serious about furthering your academic journey, this could be the springboard you’ve been waiting for.
Who Should Apply?
Whether you're:
- Pursuing postgraduate studies (Honours, Master’s, or PhD),
- Conducting postdoctoral research, or
- Planning a sabbatical to refresh and refocus your academic vision…
…this scholarship is designed to support individuals with a proven track record of academic excellence and leadership potential.
The 2025 call is for programmes starting between January and June 2026.
Deadline Alert: 28 August 2025
This isn’t the kind of opportunity you want to sleep on. The closing date is 28 August 2025, and no late applications will be considered. If you qualify, now’s the time to prepare your documents, refine your motivation, and hit submit.
Why OMT?
The Oppenheimer Memorial Trust isn’t just another scholarship provider. It has a rich legacy of investing in South Africa’s intellectual capital, empowering individuals whose work and learning contribute meaningfully to national development and global knowledge.
Benefits include:
- Comprehensive financial support (tuition, living expenses, and more)
- A merit-based, highly competitive selection process
- Association with a network of exceptional scholars and alumni
How to Apply
Visit the official OMT website: https://www.omt.org.za/postgraduate-study
The application portal includes full eligibility criteria, required documents, and guidance for submission.
Don’t Self-Reject
We’ve seen it too often: brilliant minds who hold back because they think they’re “not ready” or “not good enough.” Here’s a reminder—you miss 100% of the opportunities you don’t apply for.
So, if your academic record reflects your passion and potential, if your research questions are burning, and your goals align with impact and excellence, apply. You never know—you might just be exactly who the Trust is looking for.
Spread the Word
Know someone else who should apply? Share this with your network of students, colleagues, and emerging academics. Let’s make sure the best and brightest have the chance to shine.
