Beit Trust Scholarship South Africa and UK 2025

Are you a citizen of Zambia, Zimbabwe, or Malawi with a burning desire to pursue postgraduate studies? 

The Beit Trust Scholarship South Africa and UK program might be the perfect aid for your academic journey. 

This prestigious scholarship offers exceptional financial support to deserving individuals seeking to elevate their knowledge and contribute to the development of their home countries.

About Beit Trust Scholarship

Established in 1906 by philanthropist Alfred Beit, the Beit Trust has a long-standing history of supporting postgraduate education in Africa.

The program focuses on awarding scholarships for Master’s degrees at universities in the United Kingdom and South Africa.

The Trust prioritizes fields of study that directly benefit the development of Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Malawi, such as medicine, engineering, education, and agriculture.

About Beit Trust Scholarship South Africa and UK

The Beit Trust Scholarship program operates through partnerships with leading universities in the UK and South Africa.

These partnerships enable the Trust to share costs and offer a wider range of scholarship opportunities.

It’s important to note that the scholarship is only available for postgraduate (Master’s) degrees, and the Trust does not provide funding for Ph.D. research or undergraduate studies.

  1. Masters degrees only (UK: 1 year, South Africa: 2 years)
  2. Focus on developmental fields (medicine, engineering, education, etc.)
  3. Partnerships with leading universities in UK and South Africa
  4. Citizens of Zambia, Zimbabwe, or Malawi only

Beit Trust Scholarship Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the Beit Trust Scholarship South Africa and UK program, you must meet the following criteria:

  1. Be a citizen of Zambia, Zimbabwe, or Malawi with permanent residency.
  2. Demonstrate a strong intention to return to your home country after completing your studies.
  3. Possess an excellent academic record, with a First Class or Upper Second Class Honours degree (or equivalent) at the undergraduate level. For medical degrees, a different grading system may apply.
  4. Have a minimum of three years of relevant professional work experience (ideally).
  5. Show evidence of leadership qualities and commitment to community service.
  6. Be applying to a program offered by a Beit Trust partner university (listed below).

Beit Trust Scholarship Application Requirements

Before applying for the Beit Trust Scholarship, make sure you have the following documents ready:

  1. Signed Medical Certificate Form from your doctor.
  2. A copy of your offer letter from a UK Partner University (or details of universities/courses you’ll apply to for South African universities).
  3. Certified copies of your degree results (including transcripts).
  4. An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
  5. A 250-word personal statement outlining how your postgraduate degree will benefit your home country’s development.
  6. A recent photograph.
  7. A clear copy of your valid passport.

How to Apply

The application process for the Beit Trust Scholarship South Africa and UK program differs slightly depending on whether you’re applying for a UK or South African university:

For UK Partner Universities:

  1. Apply directly to one or more of the listed Beit Trust partner universities.
  2. Notify the university of your intention to apply for a Beit Trust Scholarship.
  3. Once you receive an offer from a partner university, submit your scholarship application with supporting documents online.
  4. Arrange for three references (Academic, Character, and Employer) to submit their references electronically through the provided link.

For South African Partner Universities:

  1. Due to application deadlines, you can apply for scholarships without confirmed university offers (for 2026/2027 entry only).
  2. Provide details of your intended courses and universities in PDF format instead of an offer letter.
  3. Follow steps 3-7 mentioned for UK applications.

How to Contact Beit Trust Scholarship

For any questions or clarifications regarding the Beit Trust Scholarship South Africa and UK, you can contact the Trust via email: scholarships@beittrust.org.uk

Beit Trust Scholarship Closing Date

The application deadline for the Beit Trust Scholarship South Africa and UK for the 2025/2026 academic year is February 7, 2025.

Applicants for South African universities entering in 2026/2027 can apply without confirmed offers by the same deadline.