Old Mutual Imfundo Trust Scholarship South Africa 2026

Bursary Name	Old Mutual Imfundo Trust Scholarship
Bursary Closing Date	September 30, 2025
Bursary Sponsor	OLD MUTUAL / IMFUNDO TRUST
Funded Items	Tution Fee

Application Link

The Imfundo Trust was launched by the Old Mutual Investment Group in 2011 as a scholarship initiative focused on empowering future leaders in the investment industry. The word “Imfundo” originates from the Nguni languages and means “the acquisition of knowledge” or “the process of becoming educated.” This name reflects the Trust’s mission to provide deserving students with the opportunity to pursue higher education and reach their full academic potential.

About the Old Mutual Imfundo Trust Scholarship Programme – Fields Covered

Applications are open for the 2026 academic year through the Imfundo Trust Scholarship. Scholarships will be awarded to students pursuing undergraduate studies in the following fields:

Business
Commerce
Computer Science and related disciplines such as Computational Thinking
Data Science
Engineering
Finance
Management Sciences or Management Studies

Additionally, postgraduate scholarships will be granted specifically for studies in Climate Studies.

More About the Old Mutual Imfundo Trust Scholarship Programme – Selection

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted and invited to attend an interview. Final selection is made by the Board of Trustees based on interview performance and other relevant considerations.

Eligibility Requirements for the Old Mutual Imfundo Trust Scholarship

To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following minimum criteria:

Must be a South African citizen
Must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
Must plan to study full-time towards a qualification in one of the listed fields
Must be entering their 1st or 2nd year of study in 2026 (Climate Studies applicants must be postgraduate students)
Must intend to study at a recognised and accredited South African tertiary institution
If currently in Matric: must have achieved at least 70% overall in mid-year exams, with at least 70% in Mathematics and 70% in English FAL or 60% in English HL
If currently studying: must have achieved at least 65% average in the most recent exams
Preference will be given to applicants from rural or township backgrounds

How to Apply for the Old Mutual Imfundo Trust Scholarship

Applications must be completed online. Before applying, applicants should first read through the Study Trust Bursary Applications Page for full instructions.

The following supporting documents must be uploaded with the application. Missing any of these documents may result in disqualification:

A clear head and shoulders photograph
Certified copy of South African ID document
Grade 11 final and Matric June results (if currently in Matric)
Matric certificate (if already completed Matric)
Full academic record and most recent results, such as June 2025 results or latest progress report
Proof of household income, such as:
- Recent payslips (if employed)
- Affidavit (if unemployed or self-employed, or stating annual income)
- 3 months’ recent bank statements or audited financials (if running a business)
- SASSA letter showing received grants (if applicable)
Parents’ death certificates (if applicable)
Legal or sworn documentation showing child support if parents are separated or divorced