Oppenheimer Memorial Trust Scholarships for Postgraduate Study
Oppenheimer Memorial Trust
Who can apply: The citizenship rule differs by level, which is the detail worth reading twice. For master’s and doctoral study, South African citizens or permanent residents may apply. For postdoctoral study, South African citizens, permanent residents and foreign nationals may apply. You need a proven record of academic excellence… What is funded: A limited number of scholarships each year for postgraduate study at local and international institutions at master’s, doctoral and postdoctoral level. The Trust states plainly that awards are not granted on a full-cost basis, that value varies with circumstances, and that candidates should seek co-funding. Direct… Deadline: 31 August 2026, for studies commencing January to June 2027. The funder does not state a timezone for this deadline, so check the official page for the exact cut-off time. Round: For studies commencing January to June 2027.
Read the full call and apply on the official page: Oppenheimer Memorial Trust, official page.
Who can apply
- The citizenship rule differs by level, which is the detail worth reading twice. For master's and doctoral study, South African citizens or permanent residents may apply. For postdoctoral study, South African citizens, permanent residents and foreign nationals may apply. You need a proven record of academic excellence and an intention to pursue a career in academia, research or development in South Africa. Preference may go to students at local universities; study abroad is considered only for exceptional candidates in disciplines not readily available in South Africa.
Stage dates
Only applications submitted through the Trust's application portal are considered. Incomplete or emailed submissions are not accepted.31 August 2026
Dates come from the funder's page for this round. When a round closes, the next round's dates replace these once the funder publishes them.