Beit Trust Postgraduate Scholarships for Southern Africans 2018

The Beit Trust offers annually a number of Postgraduate Scholarships abroad (excluding MBAs and Ph.Ds.) to graduates who are domiciled in and are nationals of Malawi, Zambia or Zimbabwe (and only to graduates in these three countries). Scholarships are taken up at a partner university in the United Kingdom or South Africa, for study in a subject of the individual’s choice appropriate to the needs of their country.? Duration is normally for a one-year taught Master’s in the UK and two years in South Africa.

WORTH

The extent of a Beit Postgraduate Scholarship Grant is:

Fees, tuition costs and related academic expenses are paid by the Trust direct to the universities.
Payment of a personal allowance, index linked in accordance with guidance from an independent authority, covering maintenance support.
Other allowances are paid for: arrival, a laptop, printing of a thesis, and return home.
Economy Class air passages are provided by the Trust for the initial journey to the place of study, and on final return.

ELIGIBILITY

By Act of Parliament, the Beit Trust sponsors ONLY students who are nationals of Malawi, Zambia or Zimbabwe, and currently live there. In addition, the Trust cannot consider applications from those who have already begun a course.
All applicants (except medical and veterinary doctors) must be under 30 years of age on 31 December of the year of application. Some experience of work after completion of a first degree is essential. Doctors and vets must be under 35 years of age on 31 December and should have completed 18 months of internship and a one-year, preferably rural, posting in the relevant country.

DEADLINE: May 31 2018

To apply and for more information visit here