The Old Mutual Imfundo Trust Scholarship 2027 is open for 2027 applications through StudyTrust. This revised draft includes the sponsor-owned link where available, while keeping StudyTrust as the official application administrator.
At a glance
Sponsor/host: Old Mutual Investment Group Imfundo Trust / StudyTrust
Opportunity type: Scholarship
Who it’s for: South African students entering or continuing selected first- or second-year studies in 2027, plus postgraduate Climate Studies
Study fields: Business, Commerce, Finance, Management Sciences, Computer Science, Data Science, Climate Studies and Engineering
Closing date: 30 September 2026
Last verified: 1 June 2026
High-value notes (read this first)
Applications must be completed through StudyTrust’s official online process. The sponsor-owned link is included for background and verification, but the bursary application itself should be completed through StudyTrust unless the official StudyTrust page states otherwise.
About the sponsor
The Imfundo Trust is linked to Old Mutual Investment Group and supports students in selected future-focused fields, with StudyTrust managing the online scholarship application process.
Sponsor/entity link: Old Mutual Investment Group Imfundo Trust
What it covers
Scholarship support through the Imfundo Trust for eligible undergraduate and selected postgraduate programmes.
Eligibility
- Only South African citizens will be considered
- First-year applicants must have at least 70% average in Grade 12 mid-year exams
- Must have at least 70% in Mathematics and 70% in English FAL or 60% in English HL
- Scholarships are generally for applicants in first or second year in 2027, except Climate Studies
- Current first-year students must have achieved at least 65% in the latest examinations
- Applicants from rural and township backgrounds are given preference
Documents to prepare
- Certified ID
- Latest school or tertiary academic results
- Proof of combined household income
- University application/registration information
- Any documents requested on the StudyTrust platform
Closing date
30 September 2026.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Applying for a field, year of study or institution type not covered by the specific bursary
- Submitting an incomplete StudyTrust application
- Leaving out certified ID, academic or household-income documents
- Ignoring local residence rules where the bursary is community-based
- Waiting until the final week, when the StudyTrust platform may be busy
How this opportunity was verified
Verified against the sponsor/entity link where available and the current StudyTrust bursary page. StudyTrust confirms that its 2027 application platform opened on 1 June 2026 and that most applications close on 30 September 2026.
How to apply
- Open the StudyTrust bursary page for this programme.
- Review the programme-specific eligibility criteria.
- Prepare your ID, academic records, income documents and any local-residence proof if required.
- Complete the StudyTrust online application process.
- Submit before the closing date.