Do you have a dream of studying in the UK? The time has come to execute your plans. SOAS University of London is proud to offer applications for 2023 International Postgraduate Scholarships to international students.

This 2023 funding opportunity is designed for new postgraduate students from European countries with outstanding academic performance. Selected students will receive a £5,000 award as a fee waiver.

Established in 1916, SOAS University of London is a public research university in the Bloomsbury area of central London. It is a research university with over 5,000 international students from 160 countries. SOAS ranks #443 in QS World University Rankings 2023.

Why study at SOAS University of London? SOAS is one of the world’s leading institutions specializing in studying Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. It inspires the next generation’s students to develop ideas for a fairer world.

Application Deadline: 31 May 2023.

Brief Description

• University or Organization: SOAS University of London
• Department: All
• Course Level: Postgraduate
• Award: £5,000 (fee waiver)
• Access Mode: Online
• Number of Awards:
• Nationality: EU/EEA Students
• The award can be taken in the UK

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: All the EU/EEA countries as the following:
• The EU countries are Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, the Republic of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, and Sweden.
• The EEA includes EU countries and also Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway. It allows them to be part of the EU’s single market.
• Switzerland is not an EU or EEA member but is part of the single market. This means Swiss nationals have the same rights to live and work in the UK as other EEA nationals.
• Acceptable Course or Subjects: The grant will be awarded for postgraduate degree programs.
• Admissible Criteria: To be entitled, the applicants must meet all the given criteria:
• Have applied for a Master’s taught (on-campus) degree for September (the grant selection panel will only be able to award a studentship to those candidates who have received an offer by 31 May)
• Classified as an Overseas fee-paying student
• From one of the EU or EEA countries, a mnimum UK upper second-class (2:1) or international equivalent.

How to Apply

International Postgraduate Scholarship – Europe Form

• How to Apply: Apply for the 2023/24 International Postgraduate Scholarship via the online form. Applicants should save a copy of their application form for their records.
• A scholarship is available only to those applicants who have received an offer to study at the university by 31 May. Applicants can apply for Taught Masters programs through an online postgraduate application system.
• Supporting Documents: Applicants are required to submit all the following supporting documents:
• A supporting statement that should be around 1000 words in length
• CV or resume
• Supporting documentation, including transcript and degree certificate: If documents are not in English, applicants must provide certified English translations in addition to the documents in their original language.
• Evidence of English Language Proficiency: International students must submit proof of their current English language proficiency level.
• References
• Admission Requirements: Before starting an application for a scholarship, applicants must have applied for a Postgraduate taught (on-campus) degree for September 2023.
• Language Requirement: To ensure that SOAS students have a sufficient standard of English to study effectively. For full details, see the English language requirements

Benefits

The SOAS University of London will provide a £5,000 award as a fee waiver. The winner selection criteria are academic merit with a minimum of a 2:1 degree or international equivalence and a 500-word supporting statement.

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