The Beit Trust Postgraduate Scholarships 2026/2027 are now accepting applications. Interested candidates are urged to visit here for further information and to apply.
About The Beit Trust Postgraduate Scholarships
Opportunity Details
In 2025, the Trust awarded 21 scholarships at British and South African universities, through generous academic partnerships with leading institutions.
Beit Trust Scholarships are for postgraduate study only. We do not fund undergraduate degrees, and our postgraduate focus is on Master’s programmes.
We do not offer scholarships for Ph.D. research ab initio. Only in exceptional cases, and for Beit Scholars of outstanding merit, will the Trustees consider extending support to Ph.D. level.
Benefits of The Beit Trust Postgraduate Scholarships
- Full tuition and academic fees, paid directly to the university.
- Living allowance.
- UK Visa and Health Surcharge, TB test and Biometric costs.
- Additional allowances for Arrival, Laptop, Departure.
- Economy-class flights to and from your study destination.
The Beit Trust Postgraduate Scholarships Requirements
By Act of Parliament, the Beit Trust supports only applicants who:
- Are nationals of Zambia, Zimbabwe, or Malawi.
- Are permanent residents of one of these countries.
- Live in and/or intend to return to their country after completing their studies.
- The Trust cannot consider applications from those who have already begun a course.
Application Date and Process
- Submit only one application, via the link below.
- Apply to more than one Partner University to improve your chances.
- Your application may include up to four degree courses, at UK and/or South African Partner Universities.
- Upload all required documents, as listed below.
Required Documents
You must upload all documents in one sitting. You cannot save and return to the application form later, but you can preview it before filling it in.
Prepare the following:
- Degree certificates and transcripts
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Personal Statement (max 300 words) on how your studies will benefit your country
- Clear recent photograph (not a passport photo)
- Copy of valid passport, showing issue/expiry dates and sufficient blank pages
- Three references: Academic, Character, Employer (the latter, if applicable).
Send referees the reference link once you’ve submitted your application – you will receive
this automatically. If referees cannot use the link, you may download and forward the
appropriate form to them:
Download Academic Reference Form – Download Character Reference Form – Download Employer Reference Form
Completed reference forms should be emailed directly to: [email protected]
Application Deadline
13 February, 2026
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