Beit Trust Postgraduate Scholarships (Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe)
Last verified 2 September 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team
Fully funded Masters scholarships reserved by Act of Parliament for nationals of Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe, at partner universities in the UK and South Africa. 19 awards made in the latest round.
- Provider
- The Beit Trust
- Host country
- United Kingdom, South Africa
- Deadline
- 12 February 2027
- Region
- Europe
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Eligibility & requirements at a glance
Review the recorded eligibility, funding and deadline information below. Confirm the current award conditions on the provider's official source.
- Who can apply
- Open only to nationals and permanent residents of Malawi, Zambia or Zimbabwe who intend to return home after their Masters.
- Funding
- Fully funded — tuition, return airfare, maintenance allowance and study grants.
- Study level
- Masters
- Deadline
- 12 February 2027
Key eligibility criteria
- Open only to nationals and permanent residents of Malawi, Zambia or Zimbabwe who intend to return home after their Masters.
Recorded funding information
- Fully funded — tuition, return airfare, maintenance allowance and study grants.
About the Beit Trust Postgraduate Scholarships (Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe) (2026)
Funding information
The funding information below is recorded in this listing; it does not establish additional covered components. Check amounts, caps, exclusions and conditions on the official source.
- Fully funded — tuition, return airfare, maintenance allowance and study grants.
Beit Trust Postgraduate Scholarships (Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe) eligibility
Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.
- Open only to nationals and permanent residents of Malawi, Zambia or Zimbabwe who intend to return home after their Masters.
Beit Trust Postgraduate Scholarships (Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe) document information
No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the materials the provider requests.
How to apply for the Beit Trust Postgraduate Scholarships (Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe) 2026
Follow the provider's stated process. The checks below are guidance, not additional application requirements. Any original editorial instructions remain in the description above.
- 1Check the provider's process
Consult https://beittrust.org.uk/beit-trust-scholarships/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.
- 2Check eligibility and any requested materials
Listed eligibility: Open only to nationals and permanent residents of Malawi, Zambia or Zimbabwe who intend to return home after their Masters.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.
- 3Check dates and next steps
Listed deadline information: 12 February 2027. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.
Beit Trust Postgraduate Scholarships (Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe) deadline & application timeline
Working backwards from the sponsor's stated deadline (12 February 2027). Earlier dates are approximate planning suggestions, not provider milestones or requirements. No cutoff time or time zone is added.
- Planning suggestion: 12 months out17 Feb 2026
Check the current call and decide whether this opportunity fits your plans.
- Planning suggestion: 6 months out16 Aug 2026
If the provider requires tests or documents that take time, plan for them using its published instructions.
- Planning suggestion: 3 months out14 Nov 2026
If an application is required, review the provider's process and prepare only the materials it requests.
- Planning suggestion: 1 month out13 Jan 2027
If submission is required, allow time to check your materials and any stated cutoff.
- Provider deadline12 February 2027
Provider deadline information: 12 February 2027. Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.
Ready to apply?
Cross-check the latest eligibility rules and deadline on the sponsor's official portal before you start your application.
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Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for the Beit Trust Postgraduate Scholarships (Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe)?+
Open only to nationals and permanent residents of Malawi, Zambia or Zimbabwe who intend to return home after their Masters.
What funding does the Beit Trust Postgraduate Scholarships (Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe) offer?+
Listed funding: Fully funded — tuition, return airfare, maintenance allowance and study grants.. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.
When is the application deadline?+
Provider deadline information: 12 February 2027. Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.
What documents do I need to apply?+
No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.
How do I check the application process?+
Consult https://beittrust.org.uk/beit-trust-scholarships/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: Open only to nationals and permanent residents of Malawi, Zambia or Zimbabwe who intend to return home after their Masters.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: 12 February 2027. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.
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