Course(s) Offered: Humanities, Social sciences, Law
Course Level: Graduate (masters)
Provider: SOAS
Country to Study in: UK
Scholarship Description
The academic focus on the languages, cultures and societies of Africa, Asia and the Middle East makes the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) an indispensable interpreter in a complex world.
SOAS, a college of the University of London, offers a wide-range of scholarships, bursaries and awards to support students undertaking degree programmes. A number of these scholarships however are available for students from Africa and other developing countries.
The scholarships and other awards listed below are distributed through a competitive application process with respect to financial need and/or academic merit. The range of scholarships is diverse – some support students from specific countries or a group of countries, while others focus on particular courses of study or research.
Eligibility
Candidates for these award programmes will be assessed on academic merit.
List of SOAS scholarships
The institute is working to increase the number of scholarships provided to students:
- Ferguson Scholarships for Africans
Thanks to the generosity of the Allan and Nesta Ferguson Charitable trust, three Ferguson scholarships have been established for African Students (African nationals and resident in Africa), who wish to undertake a taught masters course at SOAS.
The Ferguson scholarship is awarded on the basis of academic merit. Students offered a Ferguson Scholarship must take it up in the academic year 2013/14 and it cannot be carried forward to a later year...read more.
- SOAS Master’s Scholarships – Faculty of Arts & Humanities
There are five SOAS Master’s scholarships available in the Faculty of Arts & Humanities (Department of Anthropology and Sociology – 1 scholarship, History – 1 scholarship, History of Arts & Archaeology/Music & Media – 2 scholarships, Study of Religions – 1 scholarship). Each scholarship is valued at £15,568 in total. Fees will be deducted from this amount and the remainder will be used toward maintenance...read more.
- SOAS Master’s Scholarships – Faculty of Languages and Cultures
There are three SOAS Master’s scholarships available in the Faculty of Languages and Cultures at SOAS. Each scholarship is valued at £15,568 in total. Fees will be deducted from this amount and the remainder will be used toward maintenance...read more.
- SOAS Master’s Scholarships – Faculty of Law and Social Sciences
There are seven SOAS Master’s scholarships available in the Faculty of Law and Social Sciences. Each scholarship is valued at £15,568 in total. Fees will be deducted from this amount and the remainder will be used toward maintenance...read more.
Applicants must have applied for a place to study at the School preferably four weeks before the scholarship closing date but no later than the scholarship application deadline in order to be considered for this scholarship. The application for a place must be complete.
The assessment of your application will be based on the information on your application. Selectors will be looking at the degree results and also at academic references, statement and other relevant information.
DEADLINE:
For the 2013/2014 academic session, all scholarship and award applications must be submitted by 22 March, 2013
PLEASE NOTE:
The School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) is a college of the University of London and the only Higher Education institution in the UK specializing in the study of Asia, Africa and the Near and Middle East. It is a global academic base and a crucial resource for London.
Application Deadlines: 22 March 2013
Open to International student: Yes (ONLY Africans)
Related scholarships:
1). Felix Scholarships for Students from Developing Countries
2). Mo Ibrahim Foundation Scholarships for Africans
3). D.G.E. Hall Scholarships at University of London
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