Old Mutual Investment Group invites qualifying South African students to apply for the Imfundo Trust Bursary / Scholarship Programme for the 2027 academic year.
Bursary Application Closing Date: 30 September 2026
Bursary Location: Selected universities across South Africa
Old Mutual Imfundo Trust Bursary 2027
The Imfundo Trust is an Old Mutual Investment Group bursary and scholarship initiative aimed at supporting students with an interest in the investments industry and contributing to transformation within the sector.
The bursary provides funding for full-time study at selected South African universities.
Fields of Study Covered
The Imfundo Trust Bursary 2027 covers the following study areas:
- Business, Commerce, Finance and Management Sciences / Studies.
- Computer Science and related qualifications, including Computational Thinking.
- Data Science.
- Climate Studies at postgraduate level.
- Engineering.
For most undergraduate fields, applicants must be entering either their first or second year of study in 2027.
Who Can Apply?
Only South African citizens will be considered.
The bursary is generally available to students who will be in their first or second year of study in 2027, except for Climate Studies, where selected postgraduate studies are supported.
Preference will be given to applicants from rural and township backgrounds.
Requirements for Grade 12 Applicants
Applicants who will be entering first year in 2027 must have achieved:
- At least 70% average in their mid-year Grade 12 examinations.
- At least 70% in Mathematics.
- At least 70% in English First Additional Language.
Alternatively, applicants taking English Home Language must have achieved at least:
60% in English HL
Requirements for Current First-Year Students
Applicants who are currently in their first year of study and will progress to second year in 2027 must have achieved:
At least 65% average in their latest mid-year / June examinations
Study Level
The bursary supports full-time study.
Eligible study levels include:
First year in 2027
Second year in 2027
and, in the case of Climate Studies:
Selected postgraduate studies
How to Apply for Old Mutual Imfundo Trust Bursary 2027
Applications must be submitted online through StudyTrust.
Click here to apply for Old Mutual Imfundo Trust Bursary / Scholarship 2027
Applicants should complete the online application carefully and ensure that all required academic and personal information is submitted.
Bursary Application Closing Date
Applications close on:
30 September 2026
Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications before the deadline.
Important Application Notes
The Imfundo Trust Bursary is aimed at South African students with strong academic performance and an interest in fields that support the investment and financial services sector.
Applicants from rural and township backgrounds will receive preference.
The supplied information does not specify the exact bursary value or detailed list of expenses covered, so applicants should check the StudyTrust application page for the full funding terms.