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SOAS International Postgraduate Excellence Scholarship 2019
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Eligibility
Graduates
Region
United Kingdom
Award
Fee waiver of up to GBP 3000
Deadline
Closed
About The Program
SOAS, University of London invites applications for the SOAS International Postgraduate Excellence Scholarship from graduates with a high academic background wanting to pursue post-graduation starting in 2019. The students can apply and win up to GBP 3000 towards their tuition fee.
EligibilityDeadline Date: Closed
The following students are eligible for the scholarship:
- The student should have a UK first-class honors degree or the international equivalent
- The student has to be classified as overseas for fee purposes
- The student should be self-financing
- The student should have accepted an offer to study an eligible Masters campus taught programme at SOAS University of London
Note: The applicant is also required to have met the intended programme entry criteria, this may include a specific subject, i.e. Economics, Law etc. before starting the programme in September 2019.
Benefits
The selected scholars will win a scholarship of GBP 3000 which will be waivered from their tuition fee.
Documents
- Updated Curriculum Vitae/Resume
- Transcripts of the graduation degree
- A 250-word statement of support
- Supporting documents
- Two academic references
Note: References submitted via free use email accounts such as Yahoo/Hotmail/Gmail are not normally accepted. Such reference may be considered if written on official letter headed paper, dated and signed by the referee. The institution may still require the original hard copy before making a final decision.
How can you apply?
Follow the steps to apply:
Step 1: Create an account on the SOAS official portal.
Step 2: Login with the provided credentials.
Step 3: Fill in the application form.
Step 4: Attach the required documents.
Step 5: Submit the application.
Important Dates
- Submission Deadline: 31st January 2019
- Notification of selection: 31st March 2019
Selection Criteria
Important documents
Terms and Conditions
- The references may be submitted directly to the institution by the referee mastersadmissions@soas.ac.uk. Referees should email references from their official institution email account.
- All documentation submitted with the online application or via email must be scanned originals. Black and white photocopied documents are not acceptable.
- The institution accepts documents stamped and officially authenticated by the Registry of the issuing university. They might still ask for hard copies before making a final decision.
- The referees, where possible, should submit their letters electronically through the online application system. Enter the names and contact details for each referee in the application form, whether they wish to submit their reference electronically or on paper by post.
- If the candidate has applied for another scholarship or award to study at SOAS, the higher amount will be awarded.
- The candidate must have scored at least 70% marks in their Bachelor's degree which is equivalent to UK first-class honors degree.
Contact Details
SOAS University of London
Thornhaugh Street
Russell Square
London WC1H 0XG
United Kingdom
Phone: +44 (0)20 7637 238
Email: mastersadmissions@soas.ac.uk
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