Buddy4study

SOAS London - Shapoorji Pallonji Scholarship for PG Students 2026-27

Followers
Follow this page to get timely alerts on
  • Latest announcement about this scholarship
  • Updates on scholarship deadline extension
  • Notification of scholarship result declaration
Eligibility

Master's applicants

Region

United Kingdom

Award

Financial support for fees and living costs

Deadline

Closed

dummy text

About The Program

SOAS London - Shapoorji Pallonji Scholarship for PG Students 2026-27 is an opportunity provided by the SOAS University of London to students pursuing a Master’s in Zoroastrian studies at SOAS. The scholarship aims to financially assist students who have a multidisciplinary approach towards Zoroastrianism, for example, historical, linguistic, anthropological, etc. The selected candidates will receive a monetary contribution towards their fees and cost of living.

EligibilityDeadline Date: Closed

To be eligible, an applicant must:-

  • be an international or EU/UK fee-paying students
  • have or expect an Honours degree from a UK university or an international equivalent for an MA programme
  • have applied to SOAS to pursue a Master’s in Iranian Studies, Religion, Politics and Society, South Asian Area Studies, or Middle Eastern Studies. (Note:- Applicants do not need an offer of admission by the scholarship deadline)
  • meet the English language conditions for the programme they have applied for. If required, they should arrange their English test and meet the requirements promptly.

Note:-

  • Applicants with a First-Class Honours degree shall be preferred.
  • Non-UK degree holders must provide evidence of top-ranking performance through transcripts and references.
  • An applicant shall possess an unconditional admission offer before the final scholarship decisions are made.
Benefits

The selected candidates will receive financial support for their fees and cost of living.

Documents
  • Interim transcripts (if applicants are currently pursuing a course)
  • Academic certificates (if the degree is complete)
  • Certified English translations in addition to the original documents shall be submitted in case the documents are in any other language other than English. 
  • Proof of applicant’s level of English language.
  • Curriculum vitae
  • A copy of the identity page of the passport
  • Supporting statement (approximately 1000 words) explaining the significance of the chosen programme of study and the motivation behind it.

Note:- 

  • The colour scans of the degree transcripts should be submitted.
  • The supporting statement shall be written by the applicants in their own words.
How can you apply?

Eligible applicants can apply by following these steps:-
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button below.
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
Step 3: Scroll down and navigate to the ‘How to apply’ section and click on the provided link.
Step 5: Fill in all the required details, upload the necessary documents and submit the application.

More Details
Important Dates

Application Deadline: 21st March 2026

Selection Criteria

Candidates are selected on the basis of their academic merit and personal statement.

Terms and Conditions
  • This scholarship does not fund the pre-sessional courses.
  • Scholarship awardees are required to complete a 60-credit dissertation on Zoroastrianism and a 30-credit module, "Zoroastrianism, Historical and Contemporary Perspectives."  They may also choose to take an additional 30-credit language module.
  • SOAS will only sponsor full-time studies of international students.
  • SOAS usually processes a complete application within 4 weeks. However, they contact the applicants via email in case there is a need of additional information.
  • Applicants can apply for and hold only one SOAS postgraduate program per year. Though they can list a second-choice program, they will be considered for their first choice initially. Their second choice is considered only if they are not admitted to their first or if they change their mind.
Contact Details

SOAS University of London
10 Thornhaugh Street,
Russell Square,
WC1H 0XG, London
Email ID: scholarships@soas.ac.uk | Phone Number: +44 (0)20 7637 2388, +44 (0)20 3510 6974
Source: https://www.soas.ac.uk/

Important Links
FAQ's

Question: Who is providing this scholarship?
Answer: The SOAS University of London is offering this scholarship.

Question: How to get a SOAS London - Shapoorji Pallonji Scholarship for PG Students?
Answer: To get a SOAS London - Shapoorji Pallonji Scholarship, students should first apply for one of the Taught Master’s Programmes. In addition, they should apply for the scholarship by the deadline.

Question: What are the expenses covered by this scholarship?
Answer: This scholarship contributes towards the tuition fees and living expenses.

Question: Who is eligible for the SOAS London Shapoorji Pallonji Scholarship?
Answer: International or EU/UK fee-paying students with a UK Honours degree (or equivalent international qualification) who have applied to SOAS are eligible for this scholarship.

Question: What is the mode of application for this scholarship?
Answer: The mode of application is online through the official university website.

Disclaimer

  • Source of Information: Buddy4Study app compiles details on scholarships/fellowships from government websites and private scholarship sources. Links to the official sources accompany each listing detail pages.
  • Non-affiliation: The Buddy4Study app is not associated with any government entity in India or elsewhere. When featuring government scholarships, we rely on publicly accessible information from central and state government websites in India.
dummy text