SOAS International Academic Excellence Scholarship
Up to 33 SOAS awards for overseas students on full-time taught master's: up to 25 full tuition waivers and up to 8 partial waivers of GBP 20,000.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Master’s
Destination
United Kingdom
Funding
Up to 25 full fee waivers (100% of tuition) and up to 8 partial fee waivers worth GBP 20,000 each; first-year fees only for two-year programmes.
Eligible applicants
Overseas fee-paying students with a full-time on-campus taught master's offer
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Overview
SOAS International Academic Excellence Scholarship is offered by SOAS University of London for Master’s study in United Kingdom. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Tuition fees
Included
Up to 25 full fee waivers (100% of tuition) and up to 8 partial fee waivers worth GBP 20,000 each; first-year fees only for two-year programmes. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Based on the provider’s published information
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
No
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 13, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Overseas fee-paying status required; no nationality list given.
- International eligibility
- Scholarships cannot be combined; winners of more than one must choose the highest-value option.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- UK upper second class (2:1) degree or international equivalent.
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- United Kingdom
Official eligibility summary
Applicants need an offer for a full-time on-campus taught postgraduate programme, overseas fee status and a UK 2:1 or international equivalent. For two-year programmes only the first year's tuition is covered.
Applicant profile
- Overseas fee-paying students with a full-time on-campus taught master's offer
Study route
- Master’s study in United Kingdom
Current-cycle criteria
- Applicants need an offer for a full-time on-campus taught postgraduate programme, overseas fee status and a UK 2:1 or international equivalent. For two-year programmes only the first year's tuition is covered.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Offer for a taught master's
How to apply
- 1
Apply for a SOAS master's programme and receive an offer.
- 2
Apply for the scholarship through the SOAS admissions portal.
Application timeline
Application cycle
2026 round: form opened January 2026 and closed at noon UK time on 29 May 2026; winners notified by end of July 2026. No 2027 round is announced on the page.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
SOAS University of London
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 13, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.