Oppenheimer Memorial Trust Postgraduate Scholarships 2027 in South Africa: Fully Supported Master’s, Doctoral and Postdoctoral Funding for Outstanding Researchers
The Oppenheimer Memorial Trust is accepting applications for postgraduate scholarships supporting Master’s, Doctoral, and Postdoctoral studies starting between January and June 2027.
Overview
The Oppenheimer Memorial Trust (OMT) Postgraduate Scholarships provide prestigious funding for exceptional students planning to begin Master's, Doctoral (PhD), or Postdoctoral studies between January and June 2027. The programme aims to support outstanding scholars who intend to contribute significantly to research, innovation, public policy, and academic development, primarily within South Africa and under exceptional circumstances internationally.
Eligibility
- Open to candidates pursuing Master’s degrees, Doctoral degrees, or Postdoctoral research.
- Applicants must demonstrate consistent academic excellence and leadership potential.
- Open to all academic disciplines, with specific exclusions for MBA, DBA, and other programmes carrying a narrow commercial focus.
- International study support is restricted to exceptional candidates whose proposed disciplines or specialized expertise are not readily available in South Africa.
Benefits
- Fully supported funding for Master’s, Doctoral, and Postdoctoral studies.
- Potential financial support for exceptional candidates pursuing international postgraduate study.
- Association with one of South Africa’s most distinguished philanthropic research scholarship programmes.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online through the official portal. Incomplete submissions or applications sent via email will not be reviewed. Candidates targeting the January to June 2027 intake must complete their submissions before the closing date.
Deadline
Applications for studies commencing between January and June 2027 close on 31 August 2026.