Beit Trust Postgraduate Scholarships 2026

Applications for the Beit Trust Postgraduate Scholarships are currently open. The Trust provides Postgraduate Scholarships for relevant courses at universities in the United Kingdom. 

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirments
• Interview Process
• Application Documents
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineFebruary 13, 2026
• Study LevelMasters
• SponsorBeit Trust
• City to studyCambridge, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, Oxford, Glasgow
• School to studyUniversity of Cambridge, University of Edinburgh, University of Glasgow, University of Leeds, University Of Oxford, University of St Andrews, University of Strathclyde
• Eligible CountryMalawi , Zambia , Zimbabwe

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, Departure.
• Economy-class flights to and from your study destination.

The Beit Trust do not provide support for spouses and dependents.

Requirements

By Act of Parliament, the Beit Trust supports only applicants who:

• Are nationals of Zambia, Zimbabwe, or Malawi.
• Are permanent residents of one of these countries.
• Live in and/or intend to return to their country after completing their studies.
• The Trust cannot consider applications from those who have already begun a course.

Selection Process

• Shortlisting is based on merit, eligibility, and alignment with Beit Trust criteria.
• The next round of interviews will take place during the week of 20 April 2026.
• Invitations to interview will be sent two weeks prior to the scheduled date.
• Interviews are essential and will be held in person, in Lusaka, Harare and Blantyre.
• Not all interviewees will be awarded scholarships.

Application Documents

1. Degree certificates and transcripts
2. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
3. Personal Statement (max 300 words) on how your studies will benefit your country
4. Clear recent photograph (not a passport photo)
5. Copy of valid passport, showing issue/expiry dates and sufficient blank pages
6. Three references: Academic, Character, Employer (the latter, if applicable).
   Send referees the reference link once you’ve submitted your application – you will receive
   this automatically. If referees cannot use the link, you may download and forward the
   appropriate form to them:

Download Academic Reference Form – Download Character Reference Form – Download Employer Reference Form

Completed reference forms should be emailed directly to: [email protected]

Application Deadline

February 13, 2026

How To Apply

Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to Beit Trust on scholarships255225.typeform.com to apply

• Submit only one application, via this link.
• Apply to more than one Partner University to improve your chances.
• Your application may include up to four degree courses, at UK and/or South African Partner Universities.
• If applying to both UK and South African Partner Universities, please wait until you have received your UK offer.  Only then should you add your South African options in completing your Beit application.

• Upload all required documents, as listed below.

For UK Partner University applications:

1. Apply directly to UK Partner Universities, via their websites.
2. Inform the university you are also applying for Beit Trust funding.
3. Once you have received all offers, apply for a Beit Scholarship via the application link below, before the closing date.
4. Conditional offers are acceptable.

For more details, visit Beit Trust Scholarship webpage