About Oppenheimer Memorial Trust (OMT)
The Oppenheimer Memorial Trust (OMT) was founded in 1958 by the late Harry Oppenheimer in memory of his father, Sir Ernest. The trust is dedicated to making a positive impact in South Africa by contributing to various public interest causes, education, and philanthropic initiatives.
The OMT offers a range of awards, grant programs, and scholarships, including scholarships for undergraduate and postgraduate studies, awards for sabbatical studies, the Harry Oppenheimer Fellowship Award, and grants to public benefit organizations. These awards are granted based on merit and adhere to the guidelines set by the trust’s committee.
OMT Scholarships 2024-2025
The Oppenheimer Memorial Trust (OMT) is inviting students to apply for its scholarships for the upcoming academic year. The OMT provides three types of scholarships:
- OMT Scholarship for Postgraduate Local Studies: Covers postgraduate studies at the master’s and doctoral levels at accredited and recognized South African educational institutions.
- OMT Scholarship for Postgraduate International Studies: Covers postgraduate studies at the master’s and doctoral levels at international educational institutions.
- OMT Scholarship for Sabbatical Studies: Covers studies at public higher educational institutions in South Africa.
These scholarships do not provide full coverage, and recipients need to secure additional sources of financial assistance. The scholarships are renewed annually based on the candidate’s academic performance.
For Postgraduate Local and International Studies, master’s and postgraduate students receive funding for two years, while Ph.D. students receive funding for three years.
Eligibility Criteria:
- South African citizens or permanent residents.
- Pursuing a postgraduate qualification (not holding a degree at the same level).
- Studying at an accredited and recognized educational institution in South Africa (for local studies).
- Pursuing an advanced course not available in South Africa from an internationally recognized institution, with the intention of a career benefiting South Africa (for international studies).
- Full-time sabbatical studies at a public higher education institution in South Africa, with preference given to those with years of research and teaching experience (for sabbatical studies).
How to Apply:
- No application form is required; applicants must submit documents via email.
- Use the respective email addresses for each scholarship type.
- Use the subject line “OMT Scholarship Application – (Your Name).”
- If needed, send applications through multiple emails, indicating the split in the email.
Documents Required: Applicants must submit the following documents:
- Certified copies of permanent residence permit/ID documents.
- Latest photograph (3cm × 4cm).
- Curriculum Vitae.
- Academic transcripts.
- Certified copies of degree certificates.
- Acceptance/registration proof from the institution.
- Study details and estimated annual expenses.
- Details of other applied-for funding.
- Signed motivational letter.
- Income proof.
- Three recommendation letters.
- For Sabbatical Studies: Motivational letter and synopsis of publications.
Closing Date:
- OMT Scholarship for Postgraduate Local Studies: September 30.
- OMT Scholarship for Postgraduate International Studies: January 31.
- OMT Scholarship for Sabbatical Studies: March 31.
Contact Details: For scholarship inquiries, contact:
- OMT Scholarship for Postgraduate Local Studies: localpostgrad@omt.org.za
- OMT Scholarship for Postgraduate International Studies: intipostgrad@omt.org.za
- OMT Scholarship for Sabbatical Studies: sabbatical@omt.org.za
