Old Mutual Education Trust (OMET) Scholarship
Provided by:Old Mutual Education Trust (OMET)
Description
The Old Mutual Education Trust (OMET) offers scholarships to empower disadvantaged South Africans, specifically union members and their dependents. Established by Old Mutual in 2005, the OMET scholarship supports students for their undergraduate studies across all fields, offering an opportunity up to R70,000 for study-related expenses. Benefits also include essential academic support, such as a laptop, tutoring, counselling services, and mentorship programs designed to aid students as they transition into the job market. Eligible candidates must be South African citizens, either current or prospective university students, and must be affiliated with one of several participating trade unions. The application process involves a clear online submission of the required documentation, with a deadline set for August 31, 2025.
Funding & Program Benefits
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be a South African citizen
- Must have completed Matric or be currently in Matric
- Must be studying or intend to study towards first undergraduate qualification
- Must be studying or intend to study at a recognised and accredited public university in South Africa
- Must be a paid-up member of one of the participating unions or a dependent of such member
- Must be a full-time employee at one of the trade unions or a dependent of such employee
Required Documents
- ID document/Passport of the main union member/employee (certified copy - within the last 6 months)
- ID document/Passport of the dependent, if applicable (certified copy - within the last 6 months)
- Union membership number or Union employee number
- Grade 11 final results and Matric mid-year results for current Matric students
- Matric certificate for completed Matric students
- Most recent academic results for students currently studying