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SOAS, University of London H.E. Dr Issa Ghanim Jassim Al-Kawari Scholarship in UK, 2019

SOAS, University of London is offering H.E. Dr Issa Ghanim Jassim Al-Kawari Scholarship for pursuing full-time masters (MA and MSc) degree programmes at SOAS, focusing on the study of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE.

These scholarships are open to UK/EU and Overseas students to enable them to undertake a range of full-time Taught Masters programmes. The aim of the scholarship is to enable and encourage academically able students from any nationality.

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SOAS, University of London is a public research university in London, England, and a constituent college of the University of London. Founded in 1916, it is regarded as one of the leading universities in Europe.

Scholarship Description: 

  • Application Deadline: February 20, 2019
  • Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing full-time masters (MA and MSc) degree programmes.
  • Study Subject: Eligible Programmes
  • Full-time MA Arabic Literature with a focus on the literature of the GCC region (School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics)
  • Full-time MA History of Art and Architecture of the Islamic Middle East with a focus on the art of the GCC region (School of Arts)
  • Full-time MA Islamic Intellectual History (previously MA Islamic Societies and Culture)with a focus on the GCC region (School of History, Religions and Philosophies)
  • Full-time MA Islamic Studies with a focus on the GCC region (School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics)
  • Full-time MSc Middle East Politics with a focus on the politics of the GCC region (Department of Politics and International Studies)
  • Full-time MA Near and Middle Eastern Studies with a focus on the GCC region (School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics)
  • Part-time programmes are not eligible
  • Scholarship Award: The total value of the scholarship is £25,000.  Fees will be deducted from this amount and the remainder can be used for maintenance.
  • Nationality: UK/EU and Overseas students
  • Number of Scholarships: One scholarship is available.
  • Scholarship can be taken in the UK

Eligibility for the Scholarship: 

  • Eligible Countries: This scholarship is available to UK/EU and Overseas students.
  • Entrance Requirements:  Applicants must possess a First Class Honours degree, from a UK institution or overseas equivalent. Applicants must have provided evidence in their scholarship statement of:
  • Applicants must possess a First Class Honours degree, from a UK institution or overseas equivalent.
  • Applicants must have provided evidence in their scholarship statement of:
  • Their motivation and commitment to their chosen programme;
  • Their leadership potential and demonstrated engagement in their community and the world beyond;
  • Why they would be unable to fund their studies without this scholarship
  • Applicants must have an offer of admission to pursue one of the eligible full-time programmes at SOAS by the scholarship application deadline.
  • 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 2019. If your offer is conditional on English, please arrange your English test and ensure you meet the English requirements as soon as possible.
  • Open to UK/EU and Overseas applicants
  • The scholarship cannot be held along with any other major scholarship or studentship.
  • English Language Requirements: 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 2018. If your offer is conditional on English, please arrange your  English test and ensure you meet the English requirements as soon as possible.

Application Procedure: 

  • How to Apply: There is a two-step procedure:
  • STEP 1: Apply for your programme
  • You must submit a COMPLETE on-line application for admission.  
  • Applicants must have an offer of admission to pursue one of the eligible full-time programmes at SOAS by the scholarship application deadline. A complete application for admission includes transcripts, an explanation of the grading system for any degrees obtained outside of the UK, two references, CV and a personal statement.  The panel will be considering your scholarship application TOGETHER with your on-line application for admission. Please note that complete applications for admission can take up to 4 weeks to be considered by the Department, although this duration can vary depending on the time of the year.  You should be prepared to wait up to 6 weeks in busy periods.

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