Old Mutual Imfundo Trust Scholarship 2025-2026
About the Scholarship Provider – Old Mutual / Imfundo Trust:
The Imfundo Trust was established by the Old Mutual Investment Group in 2011 as a scholarship initiative. The Trust’s primary aim is to provide funding for students pursuing tertiary-level studies within the investments industry. The word “Imfundo” is derived from the Nguni languages of southern Africa and means “The acquisition of knowledge; the process of becoming educated.” This reflects the Trust’s goal of helping students further their education.
About the Old Mutual Imfundo Trust Scholarship Program:
Old Mutual Investment Group is inviting students to apply for funding through the Imfundo Trust Scholarship for the 2025-2026 academic year. The scholarship covers various fields of study, including Business, Climate Studies, Commerce, Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Finance, and Management Sciences.
Selection Process:
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to attend an interview. The Board of Trustees will consider the outcome of the interview and other relevant factors when making the final decision on scholarship awards.
Eligibility Requirements for the Old Mutual Imfundo Trust Scholarship:
Applicants must meet the following minimum entry criteria:
- South African citizenship
- Currently in Matric or have completed Matric
- Intending to study full-time in one of the specified fields
- Entering the first or second year of study in 2025-2026 (except for Climate Studies, which is only for postgraduate students)
- Studying or intending to study at a recognized and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
- Minimum overall average of 70% in mid-year Matric exams, with a minimum of 70% in Mathematics and 70% in English FAL or 60% in English HL (if currently in Matric and entering 1st year next year)
- Minimum overall average of 65% in the most recent exams if currently studying
- Preference given to candidates from rural and township backgrounds
How to Apply for the Old Mutual Imfundo Trust Scholarship:
- Applications must be submitted online at: Old Mutual Imfundo Trust Scholarship Application 2025-2026
- Enter “Uni24.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the Old Mutual Imfundo Trust Scholarship.
- Applicants must read the Study Trust Bursary Applications Page before applying.
Required Supporting Documentation:
Submit clear copies of the following along with your online application:
- Clear photograph (head and shoulders)
- South African ID document (certified copy)
- Grade 11 final results and Matric June results if currently in Matric
- Matric certificate if completed Matric
- Full academic record and latest available results (June 2023 examination results or progress report)
- Proof of parents or guardians’ household income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ affidavit stating annual income if self-employed/ most recent audited financial statement or 3 months’ most recent bank statements if they own a business/ SASSA letter stating the grants received if applicable)
- Parents’ death certificates if deceased
- Letter from the court stating child support amounts if parents are divorced or affidavit from the parent stating the child support amount received if parents are separated
Closing Date for the Old Mutual Imfundo Trust Scholarship:
The closing date for applications is September 30. Be sure to apply before this date to ensure your application is considered.
Contact Information for the Scholarship Provider:
For any queries related to these scholarship programs, please contact StudyTrust, the administrators for this scholarship, directly:
- Bursary Enquiries
- Tel: 011 403 1632
- Email: apply@StudyTrust.org.za
