Beit Trust Postgraduate Scholarships 2026: Fully Funded Opportunities for Zambian, Zimbabwean & Malawian Scholars
- Omran Aburayya
- Sep 23
- 3 min read
The Beit Trust Postgraduate Scholarships offer fully funded opportunities for nationals of Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Malawi to pursue Master's degrees at leading universities in the United Kingdom and South Africa. These scholarships aim to support scholars in developmental disciplines, fostering leadership and contributing to the socio-economic development of their home countries.
📌 Scholarship Summary
Location: United Kingdom (various partner universities) & South Africa (partner universities)
Hosts: Cambridge, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, Oxford, Blavatnik, St Andrews (UK); Strathclyde (UK, Engineering), Rhodes, Stellenbosch, Cape Town (South Africa)
Study Level: Postgraduate (Master’s programmes only)
Target Group: Nationals and permanent residents of Zambia, Zimbabwe, or Malawi who intend to return home after studies
Fields of Study: Developmental disciplines including Medicine & Health, Engineering, Education, Economic Growth, Agriculture, Conservation
Value & Coverage: Full tuition and academic fees, living allowance, visa & health surcharge, TB test, biometric costs, arrival/laptop/departure allowances, economy-class flights
Duration: 1-year MSc in UK; 2-year MSc in South Africa; 4-year MMed (South Africa)
Application Deadline: 13 February 2026, 17:00 CAT
Start Date: UK – September 2026; South Africa – January 2027
Eligible To: Postgraduate applicants (Master’s only) from Zambia, Zimbabwe, or Malawi with relevant academic and professional background
🎓 Overview
The Beit Trust Postgraduate Scholarships offer fully funded opportunities for nationals of Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Malawi to pursue Master's degrees at leading universities in the United Kingdom and South Africa. These scholarships aim to support scholars in developmental disciplines, fostering leadership and contributing to the socio-economic development of their home countries.
📅 Key Dates
Application Deadline: 13 February 2026, 17:00 CAT
UK Universities: Academic year starting September 2026
South African Universities: Academic year starting January 2027
💰 Scholarship Benefits
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, and Departure
Economy-class flights to and from the study destination
Note: Support is not provided for spouses and dependents
✅ Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
Be nationals and permanent residents of Zambia, Zimbabwe, or Malawi
Intend to return to their home country after completing their studies
Not have commenced their intended course of study
Apply to one or more of the Beit Trust’s partner universities
🎓 Selection Criteria
Applications are evaluated based on:
Academic Achievement: Preference for Distinction or Upper Second Class degrees
Professional Experience: Minimum of three years in a relevant field
Leadership Qualities: Demonstrated through academic, professional, or community settings
Course Relevance: Alignment with developmental disciplines like Medicine, Engineering, Education, Economic Growth, Agriculture, and Conservation
Commitment to Return: Clear intention to contribute to the development of the home country
💼 Application Process
Submit One Application via the Beit Trust online portal
Apply to Partner Universities and obtain an offer
Prepare and upload Required Documents:
Degree certificates and transcripts
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Personal Statement (max 300 words)
Recent photograph
Copy of valid passport
Three references: Academic, Character, Employer (Forms provided)
ℹ️ Note: Applications must be completed in one session; documents cannot be saved and returned to later.
📝 Important Notes
Ph.D. Candidates: The Trust does not offer scholarships for Ph.D. research, support may be considered only in exceptional cases
Medical and Veterinary Applicants: Must have completed 18 months of internship and at least one year of in-country posting; experience in rural practice is advantageous
📌 Partner Universities
United Kingdom:
Cambridge
Edinburgh
Glasgow
Leeds
Oxford
Blavatnik
St Andrews (Computer Science Department only)
Strathclyde (Engineering disciplines only)
South Africa:
Rhodes
Stellenbosch
Cape Town
🔗 Apply Now
Submit your application through the Beit Trust online portal. Ensure all required documents are prepared in advance, as the application must be completed in one sitting.
