Beit Trust Postgraduate Scholarships: The Beit Trust is inviting applications for its 2025/2026 Postgraduate Scholarships for Africans, beginning in September 2024. This scholarship program offers fully funded opportunities for African students to pursue postgraduate studies in the UK or South Africa.
The Beit Trust collaborates with eight UK universities and three South African universities to provide scholarships to students passionate about furthering their education. This partnership allows for cost-sharing, which increases the number of scholarships available.
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Key Details:
- Sponsor: The Beit Trust
- Locations: United Kingdom and South Africa
- Type: Full Scholarship
- Level: Postgraduate (Master’s)
- Value: Comprehensive benefits (detailed below)
- Eligibility: Nationals of Zambia, Zimbabwe, or Malawi
Eligibility Criteria
According to the Beit Trust’s charter, eligibility is restricted to nationals of Zambia, Zimbabwe, or Malawi, who must hold permanent residence in these countries and intend to return after their studies.
Academic Requirements:
- Preference for candidates with a Distinction or Merit (Upper Second Class) in their undergraduate degree.
- Applicants with a Lower Second Class or Credit/Pass degrees may apply but will face strong competition.
- Individuals who already hold a postgraduate degree are unlikely to be considered unless exceptional.
Professional Experience:
- Relevant professional experience is crucial for scholarship consideration.
For more detailed eligibility information, visit the official scholarship website.
Scholarship Benefits: Beit Trust Postgraduate Scholarships
- Covers tuition fees and related academic expenses.
- Provides a personal maintenance allowance adjusted according to an independent authority.
- Offers allowances for arrival, a laptop, and departure.
- Includes economy class airfare to the study location and return upon completion.
Application Process
To apply for the Beit Trust Postgraduate Scholarship 2025/26, candidates must follow these steps:
- Apply to a partner university in the UK or South Africa and secure admission to a postgraduate course.
- Inform the partner university of the intention to seek Beit Trust scholarship funding, including relevant work experience.
- Notify the Beit Trust about the university application and specify the course applied for.
- Confirm nationality with the Trust:
- Zambians should send their application to scholarships@beittrust.org.uk.
- Applicants from Zimbabwe and Malawi should use africa@beittrust.org.uk.
- Submit applications and all supporting documents online before the deadline.
Required Documents:
- A signed Medical Certificate Form from your doctor
- A copy of the offer letter from a UK Partner University or a PDF of the applied courses at a South African Partner University.
- Degree results.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- A personal statement (max 500 words) explaining how the postgraduate degree will benefit your country.
- A clear, recent photograph (not a passport photo).
- A copy of a valid passport showing issue and expiry dates.
