The duration of a scholarship in the UK is one year and in South Africa is 2-4 years. Applicants must have a first degree and after the completion of the program, applicants have to return to their home country. The Beit Trust annually awards a number of postgraduate, master’s, or Ph.D. scholarships for students from Malawi, Zambia, or Zimbabwe to study or research at Universities in the UK, Ireland, or South Africa. The duration of a scholarship in the UK is one year and in South Africa is 2-4 years. Applicants must have a first degree and after the completion of the program, applicants have to return to their home country. Just take your time and go through this article, World Scholarship Forum has arranged every detail you need to be an applicant for the Beit Trust Scholarships.

Why Beit Trust Scholarships?

The Beit Trust offers annually a number of Postgraduate Masters or Ph.D. Scholarships abroad for studies or research to graduates who are domiciled in Malawi, Zambia or Zimbabwe (the beneficial area) Scholarships are taken up at a university in the United Kingdom, Ireland or South Africa, for study in a subject of the individual’s choice appropriate to the needs of the beneficial area. Duration is normally for a maximum of three years at the discretion of Trustees. In addition, shared awards for a taught Master’s Degree are offered at Imperial College London, the University of Leeds (BL); Rhodes University (BRU); at Stellenbosch University (BS), and at the University of Witwatersrand (BW).

Level/Field of Study

The scholarship is for pursuing Postgraduate Masters or Ph.D. Scholarships abroad for studies or research in any field.

Host Nationality

The Beit Trust Scholarships is hosted in three countries: Imperial College London, the University of Leeds (BL); at Rhodes University (BRU); at Stellenbosch University (BS), and at the University of Witwatersrand (BW) | UK, Ireland, or South Africa. You can utilize these scholarship opportunities to solve most of your academic problems. Check out other scholarships you can apply for to study in Europe, Africa, Asia, America, etc.

Eligible Nationality

Beit Trust Scholarships are targeted for Applicants of Malawi, Zambia or  Zimbabwe. Aside from the Beit Trust Scholarship 2021, there are other scholarships available to international students to study abroad. You can check our scholarship by country to access all scholarships available.

How Much are Beit Trust Scholarships?

The extent of a Beit Postgraduate Scholarship Grant is: 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, for a laptop, for the printing of a thesis, and for return to Africa. 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. ‣ Award No: The Beit Trust offers annually a number of Postgraduate Masters or Ph.D. Scholarships abroad for studies or research to graduates who are domiciled in Malawi, Zambia or Zimbabwe. Duration is normally for a maximum of three years.

Eligibility

To be eligible to receive Beit Trust Scholarships,

‣ All applicants (except medical and veterinary doctors) must be under 30 years of age on 31 December of the year of application. ‣ Some experience of work after completion of a first degree is also desirable. ‣ Doctors and vets must be under 35 years of age on 31 December and should have completed 18 months of internship and preferably a one-year rural posting in the relevant country. ‣ Scholarships are taken up at a university in the United Kingdom, Ireland or South Africa, for study in a subject of the individual’s choice appropriate to the needs of the beneficial area.Selection Criteria: ‣ Selection for Beit Trust Scholarships is highly competitive and only Postgraduates with at least a Merit (equivalent to a good 2.1 from a UK university) in their first degree are likely to succeed. ‣ The selectors favor practical and useful disciplines that are likely to offer a clear benefit to the benefited area. ‣ Because of their high cost, MBAs, and PhDs are very seldom awarded in the UK, but a taught MBA at an established university in South Africa is acceptable. Notification: Not Known

Scholarship Application Method

‣ Please complete and submit this initial application form to gain qualification for application to scholarships-at-beittrust.org.uk no later than 15 August. ‣ Scholarship Applications are due on 31st August annually. Zimbabwe and Malawi: Application lists open on 1 June and should be made to The Beit Trust Representative, P.O. Box CH 76, Chisipite, Harare, ZIMBABWE. (Office: 5 Ludlow Rd., Newlands, Harare) E-Mail: beitrust@africaonline.co.zw. Zambia: Application lists open on 1 April and should be made to The Secretary, The Beit Trust, Beit House, Grove Road, Woking, Surrey, GU21 5JB, ENGLAND.   E-Mail:scholarships@beittrust.org.uk Please note that all documents including independent references must be received by The Beit Trust by 31 August. Zimbabweans – download your application form using this online link.  Zimbabwean applicants do not need to fill out an initial application form. Malawians – download your application form using this online link.   Malawian applicants do not need to fill out an initial application form. Zambians – you need to fill out an initial application form using this online initial application link.  Applicants are urged to complete the online form as early as possible to establish whether they would qualify. If you do qualify, a form will be sent to you and you will be required to provide additional information and details. This information will include, but may not be restricted to, the following:-

A fuller application formA medical certificate from your doctorA certified transcript of your degree resultsA certified document of evidence of residency (National Registration Card or birth certificate)Up-to-date CV showing all work experience

Only those applicants who state that they intend to return to work in the relevant country upon completion of the scholarship, and who can, if short-listed, present themselves for an interview before a Beit Postgraduate Scholarship Selection Board in Harare, Blantyre, or Lusaka at the beginning of December, will be considered. Selection is highly competitive, and only Postgraduates with at least a Merit (equivalent to a good 2.1 from a UK university) in their first degree are likely to succeed.  The selectors favor practical and useful disciplines that are likely to offer a clear benefit to the beneficial area. Because of their high cost, MBAs and PhDs are very seldom awarded in the UK, but a taught MBA at an established university in South Africa is acceptable. ‣ Application forms and guidelines can be downloaded from the official website ‣ It is important to read the application procedure and visit the official websites (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Deadline for Beit Trust Scholarships

31st August annually.

Scholarship Link

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