Beit Trust Postgraduate Scholarships 2027

Overview

A UK charitable trust funding one year of taught postgraduate study in the UK or two years in South Africa for students from Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Malawi who intend to return home after graduating. Applications open through eight UK and four South African partner universities on 1 December 2026, across development-focused fields such as health, engineering, education, and agriculture.

Coverage & Financial Benefits

• Full tuition and academic fees paid directly to the university
• Personal maintenance/living allowance
• UK visa costs and flights
• Arrival and laptop allowances

Requirements & Eligibility

• National or permanent resident of Zambia, Zimbabwe, or Malawi
• Intend to return to your home country after your studies
• Applying for a one-year taught Master's in the UK or two-year taught Master's in South Africa
• Field of study in a developmental discipline (health/medicine, engineering, education, economic growth, agriculture, conservation) — MBA programmes not eligible

Required Documents