SOAS Taught Masters Programmes 2020-2021 Scholarship–University of London

Published: 19 Dec 2019 3,316 views

The SOAS  Scholarship is a joint initiative with International Students House (ISH). SOAS will cover the cost of tuition fees at the Overseas rate and will provide free accommodation. The scholarship also provides a small contribution in food vouchers. This Scholarship application form would be formally available on 23rd January, 2020.

SOAS Masters Scholarship

Benefits of SOAS Masters Scholarship

The scholarship will cover:

1. Tuition fee, Meal
2. Living expenses for the duration of the programme

SOAS Masters Scholarship Courses

• Anthropology and Sociology
• Arts
• Development Studies
• Economics
• Finance & Management
• History, Religions and Philosophies
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Languages, Cultures and Linguistics
• Law
• Politics & International Studies

Requirements for SOAS Masters Scholarship

1. Applicants must possess or expect to be awarded a First Class Honours Degree or equivalent.  Students with a non-UK degree to be adjudged in the top rank by their referees and transcript.
2. This scholarship is open to UK/EU applicants only
3. Applicants must have an offer of admission to pursue one of the eligible full-time masters programmes at SOAS by the scholarship application deadline. 
4. Applicants must meet the English language condition of their offer of admission to study at SOAS as soon as possible but no later than 1 June 2020.  If your offer is conditional on English, please arrange your English test and ensure you meet the English requirements as soon as possible.
5. Please note that most scholarships do not cover funding or even allow for Pre-sessionals. Please check the wording of your scholarship offer carefully to see if you are eligible for a Pre-sessional course or whether you need to achieve SOAS direct entry scores by the deadline specified in your scholarship terms and conditions.
6. The scholarship cannot be held along with any other major scholarship or studentship.

Selection Process

1. Candidates will be assessed on academic merit by an Advisory Panel consisting of at least three academic members.
2. The assessment of your application will be based on the information provided in your scholarship application and in your on-line admission application for admission. Selectors will be looking at the degree results and also at academic references, statement and other relevant information.

Notification of Results

Successful candidates will be notified by the end of June.  If you have not heard from us by the end of June, you should assume that your application was unsuccessful.

Application Deadline

How to Apply