Old Mutual Education Trust Scholarship Bursary 2026

Old Mutual Education Trust Scholarship Bursary 2026

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Old Mutual Education Trust Scholarship Bursary 2026

Deadline: 31 August 2025

Location: South Africa

Old Mutual Education Trust Scholarship Bursary

Old Mutual Education Trust is accepting applications for 2026 academic year scholarship bursaries.

Scholarships will be awarded to union members with paid up fees, employees of unions, as well as their spouses and child-dependents. Scholarships are available for first undergraduate studies in any field (including certificate, diploma and first degree level qualifications).

Participating unions include:

  • Democratic Nursing Association of South Africa (DENOSA)
  • National Teachers’ Union (NATU)
  • National Education, Health and Allied Workers’ Union (NEHAWU)
  • National Union of Mineworkers (NUM)
  • Professional Educators’ Union (PEU)
  • Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union (POPCRU)
  • South African Commercial Catering and Allied Workers Union (SACCAWU)
  • South African Chemical Workers’ Union (SACWU)
  • South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU)
  • South African Society of Bank Officials (SASBO)

MORE OPPORTUNITIES:

The Old Mutual Education Trust will fund up to 60 students, with a limited number of scholarships awarded to each union partner. Selection will be based mainly on academic results.

The scholarship will provide partial cover for study-related expenses, to the value of R70 000.

Scholarship recipients will receive the following benefits: a laptop, tutoring, access to counselling services, and preparation for the world of work.

Scholars will have access to the following:

  • A dedicated student support officer to provide support throughout their time on the scholarship
  • A laptop when joining
  • Access to tutoring support
  • Access to Old Mutual’s Independent Counselling and Advisory Services for the student and their immediate family
  • Year-long support for 1st-year students from senior students (Peer Buddies)
  • Participation in various workshops throughout the year, including a weekend orientation at the start of each year for all scholarship holders
  • Support for exiting students to prepare for the world of work by providing (this includes: vacation work opportunities during the June holidays, mentorship by professionals and a 12-month internship opportunity for some unemployed graduates to assist in gaining critical work skills)

Final selection for the scholarship will be conducted by the OMET selection committee, made up of four senior officials from four different higher education institutions. The final selection will take place between 30 September and 2 October. Final approval will be given by the Old Mutual Education Trust Board in November and successful candidates will be notified thereafter.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying:

  • You must be a South African citizen
  • You must have completed Matric or be currently in Matric
  • You must be studying or intend on studying towards your first undergraduate qualification (certificate/ diploma/ degree level qualification) (the scholarship does NOT cover short courses, postgraduate studies or second qualifications)
  • You must be studying or intend on studying at a recognised and accredited public university in South Africa

How to apply

To apply, visit Old Mutual Education Trust scholarship portal.

Applications submitted after the closing date will not be accepted.

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