Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants for the Old Mutual Imfundo Trust Scholarships for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Studies in a South African university for the 2023/24 academic session.
The Imfundo Trust is an old Mutual Investment Group Scholarship Initiative that aims to provide full funding for students with a particular interest in the investments industry thereby supporting its transformation.
Old Mutual Imfundo Trust Scholarships Summary
- Scholarship Sponsor(s): Study Trust
- Scholarship Type: Fully Funded Scholarships
- Host Institution(s): Universities in South Africa
- Scholarship Worth/Value: Not specified
- Number of Awards: Several
- Study level: Undergraduate and Postgraduate
- Nationality: All Nationalities
Imfundo Trust Scholarships 2023-24 Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the Imfundo Trust Scholarships, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Applicants must be in their first year and 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 2024, with the exception of Climate Studies.
- Applicants from rural and township backgrounds will be given preference.
- Applicants must be a citizen of South Africa.
- Eligible courses: Business, Commerce, Finance and Management Sciences, Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, and Climate Studies (postgraduate).
Benefits of Old Mutual Imfundo Trust Scholarships
- Tuition and accommodation costs are covered in full
- You receive a book and spending allowance
- You have access to ICAS for psychosocial support
- You will be under a mentorship programme from 3rd year onwards.
Application Procedures
How-to-Apply: Interested applicants for the Old Mutual Imfundo Trust Scholarships 2023-24 are to complete an online application platform on or before 30 September to be considered for a bursary for next year.
Application Deadline: Application Season: 01 May to 30 September.