Beit Trust Strathclyde (BStrath) Scholarships 2026

The Beit Strathclyde Scholarships have been set up to fully fund one student of exceptional academic calibre from Malawi, Zimbabwe or Zambia to complete a Masters degree in the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Strathclyde in the academic year 2026/27.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineFebruary 13, 2026
• Study LevelMasters
• SponsorBeit Trust
• City to studyGlasgow
• School to studyUniversity of Strathclyde
• Course to studyEngineering
• 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.

Requirements

Students wishing to be considered for the BStrath Scholarship must be resident in Malawi, Zimbabwe or Zambia at the time of application, and must hold an offer to study for a one-year Master's degree in one of the eight departments in the Faculty of Engineering at Strathclyde:

• Architecture
• Biomedical Engineering
• Chemical & Process Engineering
• Civil & Environmental Engineering
• Design, Manufacturing & Engineering Management
• Electronic & Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
• Naval Architecture, Ocean & Marine Engineering

Students must hold a good Engineering degree from a recognised University, and demonstrate the potential to rise to a position of leadership and influence in their home country on completion of their studies.

Applications for the Scholarship must be received by the Beit Trust by the stated application deadline each year. 

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

Prepare the following:

1. Offer letter from UK Partner University/s
2. Degree certificates and transcripts
3. Other academic certificates (e.g. awards, prizes, or other achievements)
4. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
5. Personal Statement (max 300 words) on how your studies will benefit your country
6. Clear recent photograph (not a passport photo)
7. Copy of valid passport, showing issue/expiry dates and sufficient blank pages
8. 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

1. Apply directly for a master degree in any of the following at the Faculty of Engineering at Strathclyde:
   • Architecture
   • Biomedical Engineering
   • Chemical & Process Engineering
   • Civil & Environmental Engineering
   • Design, Manufacturing & Engineering Management
   • Electronic & Electrical Engineering
   • Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
   • Naval Architecture, Ocean & Marine Engineering
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 above, before the closing date.

For more details, visit University of Strathclyde Scholarship webpage