The Beit Trust is in joint partnerships with six universities in the UK, and three in South Africa to award scholarship opportunities to Individuals who are seeking to pursue a degree program in UK or South Africa.

The next round of Beit Scholarships will be awarded for the academic year beginning September 2020 for universities in the UK; and January 2021 for universities in South Africa. Scholarships for the academic year beginning September 2019 (UK) and January 2020 (SA) have already been awa

Eligible Countries: Malawi, Zambia or Zimbabwe

Offered annually? Yes

To be taken at (country): United Kingdom or South Africa

Type: Masters, PhD

Number of Awardees: Not specified

Value of Scholarship: 

  • Fees and costs of tuition and related academic expenses are paid by the Trust direct to the universities.
  • Payment of a personal allowance, index linked in accordance with guidance from an independent authority covering maintenance support.
  • Other allowances are paid for arrival, a laptop and printing of a thesis, and return home.
  • Economy Class air passages are provided by the Trust for the initial journey to the place of study, and for the return at the end of the course.
  • No allowances are paid for spouses or other family members.

Eligibility:

  • Applicants must be nationals of Zambia, Zimbabwe and Malawi, who are also resident in and intend to return to those countries
  • Applicants have a conditional acceptance or an offer from your chosen partner university, you should apply as early as possible to The Beit Trust for a scholarship, using this linked application form

How To Apply: If you are interested in a Beit Scholarship, and as a help in tracking potentially qualified applicants, would you please:

  • Notify the relevant university, as part of your study application, that you will be approaching the Beit Trust for scholarship funding. Please indicate your work or professional experience;
  • Notify the Trust once you have submitted an application to a partner university;
  • Tell the Trust which course you’ve applied for;
  • Confirm your nationality to the Trust;
  • Zimbabweans and Malawians should send their application forms to africa@beittrust.org.uk
  • Zambians should send theirs to scholarships@beittrust.org.uk

Visit The Official Website For More Information

Applications Deadline: Varies within universities. The absolute deadline for applications to reach the Trust is 12th February 2020.

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