Oppenheimer Memorial Trust Postgraduate Scholarships 2027
Oppenheimer Memorial Trust
Quick Facts
A word from Eli, founder of Rise Africa Scholars
MSc Information Security — Unicaf Scholar
While you wait for a fully funded opportunity, don’t put your education on hold. I completed my MSc through Unicaf — studying online from Nairobi while working full-time. The tuition discount made it genuinely affordable, and the degree is from an accredited UK university.
If you’re serious about advancing your career now, I’d encourage you to explore it. I only recommend what I’ve used myself.
About This Scholarship
The Oppenheimer Memorial Trust awards prestigious postgraduate scholarships for Master’s, Doctoral, and Postdoctoral studies at South African universities, with exceptional support for international study in specialized disciplines. The scholarship recognises outstanding scholars with exceptional academic records who demonstrate leadership potential and commitment to contributing meaningfully to research, innovation, and development.
What This Scholarship Covers
- Full funding for postgraduate studies (tuition and research support)
- Recognition through prestigious scholarship programme
- Access to network of scholars and researchers
- International study support in exceptional cases
Who Can Apply
- 1 Demonstrate exceptional academic achievement and excellence
- 2 Be intending to commence postgraduate studies between January and June 2027
- 3 Have well-developed postgraduate research plans
- 4 Intend to pursue careers in academia, research, innovation, development, public policy or related knowledge-intensive sectors
- 5 Show potential to become leaders in their disciplines
- 6 Intend to use expertise to strengthen research and development within South Africa
- 7 Not be pursuing MBA or DBA programmes with narrow commercial focus
- 8 For international study: demonstrate that programme is unique/specialized, unavailable in South Africa, or study under internationally recognized experts will significantly advance their field