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Oppenheimer Memorial Trust (OMT) Scholarship 2022

 Oppenheimer Memorial Trust (OMT) Scholarship 2022




About The Oppenheimer Memorial Trust 

It was founded by by the late Mr Harry Oppenheimer in 1958, in honour of his father, Sir Ernest. The Trust has been striving to make a positive difference to the South African society, by investing in education, public interest activities and other philanthropic causes in the country.

About The OMT Scholarship 

They are inviting students to apply for the Postgraduate scholarship for the 2022 academic year.
It  covers postgraduate studies at Master’s, Doctoral and Postdoctoral level, at public Higher Education Institutions in South Africa.

What The OMT Scholarship Covers

The value of the scholarship will depend on the your personal circumstances but it is NOT a full-cost scholarship and you are required to apply for alternate sources of funding to cover outstanding fees.

Eligibility Criteria For The OMT Scholarship 

These are the minimum requirements for the OMT scholarship. If you do not meet all the requirements your application wil not be considered. 
  • You must be a South African citizens OR a permanent resident in South Africa (foreign nationals may also apply, but only for Postdoctoral programmes)
  • You must be studying towards a postgraduate qualification (at Master’s, Doctoral or Postdoctoral level) (MBAs, DBAs and other programmes will NOT be funded)
  • You must be studying towards your first postgraduate qualification at the level you are applying for funding for (you must NOT apply if you already hold a degree at the same level)
  • You must be studying at a public Higher Education Institution within South Africa

Documents Required For The OMT Scholarship 

The following documents are required for the scholarship application process. If you do not submit all the required documents your application will not be considered. 
  • ID document or permanent residence permit (certified copy)
  • Recent photograph (3cm x 4cm)
  • Updated Curriculum Vitae (maximum 3 pages)
  • Academic transcripts for all all degrees and programmes completed or currently in progress
  • Degree certificates (certified copies)
  • Proof of acceptance or registration (on institutions letterhead)
  • Details of intended study, including: degree, programme of study, chosen institution, period of study etc
  • Research or project-related costs and any corresponding funding
  • Budget, including: estimated annual expenses for studies (tuition fees, living costs, travel, books etc) (to be recorded on the OMT Study Budget template (.xlsx)) 
  • Details of funding applied for but not yet approved
  • Motivational letter, including the following details: 1) personal background, schooling, general interests and personal philosophy; 2) short to medium term plans and priorities; 3) career goals (maximum 500 words, and signed)
  • Proof of income
  • 3 letters of recommendation, by referees who are familiar with your current work and study plans and can attest to your academic achievements (to be submitted via email to localpostgrad@omt.org.za, with the applicants name and reference letter as the subject of the email)

Download the OMT Scholarship Guidelines for Postgraduate Local Studies (.pdf) for further details.

How To Apply For The OMT Scholarship

Your application must be submitted electronically via email to: localpostgrad@omt.org.za
(Insert the words “OMT Scholarship Application – Your Full Name” in the email subject line).

Closing Date For The OMT Scholarship

31 January 2022
If you submit your application after this closing your application will not be considered. 

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