Deadline: 20 February, 2023

The Beit Trust has opened applications for 2023 and 2024 Postgraduate Scholarships for relevant courses at universities in the United Kingdom and South Africa.

Benefits

• Fees, tuition costs and related academic expenses
• A personal allowance, index-linked in accordance with guidance from an independent authority, covering maintenance support
• Other allowances are paid for arrival, a laptop and departure
• Economy class tickets are provided for the initial journey to the place of study, and on final return
• The Trust will also address any expenses that may arise in 2023 or 2024 as a result of residual Covid-19 protocols

Eligibility

• The Beit Trust supports only students who are nationals of Zambia, Zimbabwe or Malawi, who hold permanent residence, live there and/or intend to return to their country after their studies
• Applicants (except medical and veterinary doctors) must be under 30 years of age on 31 December, 2022
• Relevant experience of work after completion of a first degree is strongly recommended and will count towards the award of a scholarship
• Doctors and vets must be under 35 years of age on 31 December, 2022 (they should have completed 18 months of internship, and a one-year, preferably rural, posting in Zambia, Zimbabwe or Malawi)
• The Trust cannot consider applications from those who have already begun a course
• The Trust will only consider applicants with first class/distinction or upper second class degrees (or equivalent) at undergraduate level

To apply and for more information, click here.