SOAS Master's Scholarship (International)
Over 150 GBP 8,000 tuition fee waivers for overseas fee-paying students entering full-time on-campus taught master's programmes at SOAS.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Master’s
Destination
United Kingdom
Funding
GBP 8,000 as a tuition fee waiver for the first year of study.
Eligible applicants
Overseas fee-paying students with an offer for a full-time on-campus taught master's
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Overview
SOAS Master's Scholarship (International) 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 (GBP 8,000 waiver)
Included
GBP 8,000 as a tuition fee waiver for the first year of study. 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
- Accepting the award requires a GBP 4,000 CAS deposit, refundable only in limited circumstances. Several scholarships can be applied for but only one accepted, and they cannot be combined.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- Minimum UK 2:1 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 at least a UK 2:1 or international equivalent. They must not hold another SOAS scholarship or any other full-fee scholarship or sponsorship. Joint partnership programmes are ineligible, and for two-year programmes only the first year's fees are covered.
Applicant profile
- Overseas fee-paying students with an offer for a full-time on-campus taught master's
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 at least a UK 2:1 or international equivalent. They must not hold another SOAS scholarship or any other full-fee scholarship or sponsorship. Joint partnership programmes are ineligible, and for two-year programmes only the first year's fees are 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
- Application for admission
- Scholarship application via portal
How to apply
- 1
Submit a complete online application for admission by the chosen round deadline.
- 2
Apply for the scholarship through the SOAS admissions portal (login available once you have applied for a course).
Application timeline
Application cycle
2026/27 entry rounds closed on 28 February, 30 April and 30 June 2026. The page does not mention a 2027 round.
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.