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SOAS University of London Dr Mai Yamani Scholarships in UK

Intending to encourage and support the education of students in the UK, the University College London is offering the Dr Mai Yamani Scholarships. The bursary is open for the academic session 2024-2025.

These scholarships are open to overseas/international applicants, with particular emphasis on supporting students from Palestine, Iraq, and Yemen, as well as those from specified ethnic backgrounds. By prioritizing these regions and communities, the program seeks to address socioeconomic disparities and provide equitable opportunities for higher education.

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SOAS University of London is a federal public research university located in London, England. It was established by royal charter in 1836 as a degree-awarding examination board for students holding King’s College London and other educational institutions. While the member institutions operate independently for most purposes, they remain part of the federal university. The university has around 48,000 distance learning external students and 219,410 campus-based internal students.

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Brief Description

  • University or Organization: SOAS University of London
  • Department: NA
  • Course Level: Postgraduate (Taught Master’s)
  • Award: Full tuition fees coverage and stipend
  • Access Mode: Online
  • Number of Awards: Four Dr Mai Yamani Scholarships available, including one with accommodation provided
  • Nationality: Open to international students of all nationalities, with priority given to certain nationalities and ethnic backgrounds
  • The award can be taken in the United Kingdom

Eligibility

  • Eligible Countries: Open to Overseas/International applicants
  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: Any full-time (1 year) taught master’s degree programme beginning in 2024/25 at SOAS University of London
  • Admissible Criteria:
  • Applicants must demonstrate financial need.
  • Applicants must have applied to SOAS but are not required to have received an offer of admissions by the scholarship deadline. An offer must be received by the time the scholarship panel meets.
  • Preference is given to applicants who are ordinarily resident in Palestine, Iraq, and Yemen, as well as those from specified ethnic backgrounds.

How to Apply

To apply for this scholarship, applicants should follow these steps:

  1. Apply for your chosen postgraduate programme via the online application form provided by SOAS University of London.
  2. Apply for the Dr Mai Yamani Scholarship via the online application form specifically for the scholarship by the deadline.

Benefits

Each Dr Mai Yamani Scholarship will provide:

  • Full coverage of tuition fees.
  • A stipend of up to £17,340 to support living and study costs for selected awardees.
  • Accommodation provided by GoodEnough College for one scholarship recipient, along with additional financial support of up to £3,340.

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