Oppenheimer Memorial Trust (OMT) Postgraduate Scholarship 2026/2027
Scholarships for South African citizens and permanent residents pursuing Master\'s, Doctoral or Postdoctoral study locally or abroad, funding tuition and research costs.
Apply for the Oppenheimer Memorial Trust (OMT) Postgraduate Scholarship 2026/2027
Overview
Provider:Oppenheimer Memorial Trust
Field of study:All postgraduate disciplines (academia/research/development); excludes
Coverage:Tuition & study costs (see official listing)
Location:National
Cycle:Annual — watch the official portal
Requirements
- ✓South African citizen or permanent resident (Master's/Doctoral); postdoctoral also open to foreign nationals
- ✓Proven record of academic excellence / strong academic record
- ✓Studying towards a Master's, Doctoral or Postdoctoral qualification (sabbatical study also offered for SA public-institution academics)
- ✓Intent to pursue a career in academia, research, development or related fields in South Africa
- ✓Apply via the official online portal only; incomplete or emailed submissions are rejected
⚠️ Good to Know
Verified on official OMT page (omt.org.za/postgraduate-study) and multiple independent SA bursary sources. Two bi-annual cycles: cycle for Jan-Jun 2027 cohort opens 1 June 2026, closes 31 August 2026 (matches candidate); earlier cycle for Jul-Dec 2026 cohort closed 31 March 2026. IMPORTANT:…
• Check the official portal for the latest intake dates and closing dates.
• Beware of scams — GoCareers never charges for applications, and neither do legitimate providers.
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Head to the official Oppenheimer Memorial Trust portal to submit your application.
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