SOAS University of London has officially begun opening applications for its 2026–27 postgraduate scholarships, offering one of the most generous funding portfolios in the UK. In the current academic year (2025–26), 1 in 3 international postgraduates received a scholarship—an impressive indicator of SOAS’s commitment to widening access and supporting global talent.
For the upcoming cycle, SOAS is offering over 320 awards totalling £4 million, covering full scholarships, tuition-fee scholarships, partial fee waivers, bursaries, and specialised awards for both postgraduate and doctoral students. With the university ranked 2nd in the UK for International Faculty (QS 2025), applicants can expect a diverse, world-leading academic environment with deep regional expertise across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.
SOAS encourages students to apply early for their degree programmes, as this often determines eligibility for scholarships once funding rounds open.
Full Scholarships (Postgraduate) at SOAS University
These scholarships fully cover tuition and provide a maintenance stipend, supporting students throughout their studies.
Opening Soon:
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SOAS Alphawood Scholarship
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Alphawood Online Scholarships (Asian Art Postgraduate Diploma)
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Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – Eligible Commonwealth countries
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Dr Mai Yamani Scholarships – Priority for residents of Palestine, Iraq, or Yemen
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ESRC UBEL Studentships – Based on RCUK residency criteria
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Felix Scholarships – India
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Felix Scholarship (Non-Indian) – Priority for Afghanistan, Syria, Iran, Iraq, Palestinian territories
Closed:
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Margaret Busby New Daughters of Africa Award – African nations
Tuition-Fee Scholarships (Postgraduate)
These awards cover full tuition for one or more academic years.
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Allan and Nesta Ferguson Scholarships – Low/middle-income countries (Open)
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Beena Sondhi Scholarship – For students who completed undergraduate studies in India (Opening soon)
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CAMHRA Master’s Scholarships (Opening soon)
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Hyundai Motor Group Scholarship – African nationals (Opening soon)
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John Loiello AFSOAS FISHL Scholarship – USA (Opening soon)
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Kamran Djam Scholarships (Opening soon)
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Mongolian Art and Archaeology Award – Home fee status (Opening soon)
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Shapoorji Pallonji Scholarships (Opening soon)
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SOAS Future Leaders Scholarship (Opening soon)
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SOAS Grant (Opening soon)
Partial Fee Waivers (Postgraduate)
These scholarships contribute to tuition or provide direct financial support:
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Anthony Dicks Memorial Scholarship – Developing countries (Open)
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Bernard Buckman Scholarship – UK (Open)
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SOAS GREAT Scholarships – Indonesia, Pakistan (Open)
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SOAS Masters Scholarships (Home & International) (Open)
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SFM Academic Excellence Scholarship – Overseas (Opening soon)
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Tibawi Trust Awards – Palestine (Open)
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Others – CSJR Bursary, DS-CeDEP Bursary, Language Scholarship, Sasakawa Studentship, Saraswati Dalmia Scholarship (Opening soon)
Undergraduate Scholarships
These awards support tuition or offer direct bursaries.
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SOAS Bursary – £1,500 for UK/EU nationals
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SOAS Undergraduate Financial Support – Hardship funds
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Undergraduate International Academic Excellence Scholarship – £5,000 (Open for 2026/27)
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University of London Scholars Programme – £10,000 (Closed)
PhD Scholarships (Full, Tuition, and Partial)
Full Scholarships
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AHRC Landscape Awards (Open)
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CAMHRA Doctoral Scholarships (Open)
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ESRC UBEL Studentships (Open)
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SOAS Research Academic Excellence Scholarships (Home) (Opening soon)
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SOAS Teaching Scholarships (Opening soon)
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Others (Closed): Felix, Hyundai Motor Group, Feminist Centre Studentship, Leverhulme Award
Tuition-Fee Scholarships
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SOAS Research Academic Excellence Scholarship – Home students (Opening soon)
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Edgar Graham Prize, Kamran Djam Scholarships, SOAS Grant, Tim Liang Scholarships (Closed)
Partial Support
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AHRC Research Training Support Grant (Open)
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Doctoral School Grants (Open)
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Tibawi Trust Awards – Palestinian students (Open)
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Contact
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