Undergraduate scholarships
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Full scholarships
These scholarships provide funding that covers tuition fees in full and provide a maintenance stipend to support students' studies.
| Name of award | Award amount | Country/Nationality | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cowrie Foundation Scholarship | Tuition fees and stipend | UK/Home Black African and Caribbean heritage applicants | Not available until 2029 |
| SOAS Sanctuary Scholarship | Tuition fees and stipend | UK resident with Limited Leave to Remain or similar (see page for details) | Opening soon |
Tuition fee scholarships
These scholarships cover tuition fees in full for at least one academic year. Some awards may cover tuition fees in additional years of study.
| Name of award | Award amount | Country/Nationality | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOAS Grant | £24,000 | Overseas and UK current enrolled students for 2024/25 | Opening Soon |
Undergraduate scholarships
These scholarships provide funding that contributes partially towards tuition fees or is paid directly to students to support their studies.
| Name of award | Award amount | Country/Nationality | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rahim Lalji'14 Development Studies Bursary | £2,500 | International or Home Fee payers | Closed |
| Undergraduate International Academic Excellence Scholarship | £5,000 | Overseas Students | Open for 2026/27 |
| The University of London Scholars Programme | £10,000 | Any | Closed |
Financial assistance for current students
Other funding opportunities for current students at SOAS are available in order to support students' living costs. Students can apply for various hardship funds and undergraduate Home fee status students are eligible for the SOAS Bursary. For more details on how to apply for both of these financial support options, please see the following webpages:
- Hardship funds; contact the Student Advice Service for additional information.
- SOAS Bursary; contact funding@soas.ac.uk for additional information.
