Felix Non-Indian Scholarship

Thanks to the generosity of the Felix Scholarship Trust, one Felix (Non-Indian) Scholarship will be available to a national from a developing country for entry in September 2027.

The award will be available to either a candidate with a first class undergraduate degree to pursue a taught masters programme or a candidate with a first class masters degree to pursue a PhD programme.

This scholarship is aimed primarily at candidates who are nationals of Afghanistan, Syria, Iran, Iraq, Palestine territories (West Bank and Gaza) living in their country of origin.

The Felix (Non-Indian) Scholarship covers the full cost of tuition fees, living costs and a return air fare.

Eligible programmes

Any full time PhD programme or taught masters programmes. Part time programmes and pre-sessional courses are not eligible.

Candidate criteria

Candidates for the Felix Non-Indian Scholarship must:

• Be nationals of a developing country and not currently be living or studying outside of their country. This scholarship is aimed primarily at candidates who are nationals of Afghanistan, Syria, Iran, Iraq, Palestine territories (West Bank and Gaza) who are living in their country of origin.
• Not have previously studied for one year or more outside of their country.
• Have a first class Bachelor's degree from a university or comparable institution.
• Not already hold a Master's degree or studied at a postgraduate level.
• Applicants for the MPhil/PhD scholarship may not hold an MPhil/PhD or studied at a postgraduate research level (MPhil/PhD). 
• Demonstrate financial need.
• Graduates are expected to return to work in their home country.
• Must have a conditional offer of admission by the scholarship deadline. Applicants must hold an unconditional offer by the time the panel meeting takes place. 
  • If your offer is conditional on English, please arrange your English test and ensure you meet the English requirements as soon as possible.
• Students coming to SOAS via any partnership arrangement with discounted fees (e.g., dual degree, joint degree, or progression with discounted fees) are not eligible for this scholarship. 

Candidate assessment

Candidates will be assessed on academic merit. Financial need will also be taken into consideration.

The assessment of your application will be based on the information provided in your scholarship application and in your online admission application for admission. Selectors will be looking at the degree results and also at academic references (if any), statement and other relevant information.

Only those who have been accepted for admission will be considered for shortlisting by the SOAS Selection Panel.

Notification of results

The Scholarships Office will notify only those who have been shortlisted by the SOAS Panel by March 2027. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an online interview with members of Felix Trust between April and May 2027. Please note that these interviews are not conducted by SOAS.

Successful candidates will be notified of the outcome by June 2027. 

About the donor

The donor for the Felix Scholarship wishes to remain anonymous. The administration of the Scholarship is conducted by the three partner universities (SOAS University of London, University of Oxford and University of Reading), with the support of the Felix Trustees and their agents in London.

The Felix Scholarships Trust's own website provides information on the Scholarships and allows Felix alumni to stay in touch.