Postgraduate Certificate in Asian Art (Online) Scholarship

Eligible course of study

One scholarship is available for the SOAS-Alphawood Postgraduate Certificate in Asian Art (online) in the 2026/27 academic year.

The recipient would be required to begin their studies in September 2026, January 2027 or May 2027 and complete within one year, or by January 2028 (whichever is earlier).

For a full list of module options and corresponding dates, please see the programme webpage.

Candidate eligibility criteria

Applicants must already hold an offer of a place on the SOAS-Alphawood Postgraduate Certificate in Asian Art (online). Previous and current students on the SOAS-Alphawood Asian Art Programme are not eligible for this scholarship opportunity.

Applicants must provide a personal statement stating why they wish to take this programme and how this scholarship will make a difference to them.

International students must evidence that they meet SOAS's English language requirements by 31 July 2026.

Please apply for the scholarship by submitting the online application form before the deadline. You must also submit:

• A recently submitted piece of academic work at least 1,000 words in length, or equivalent piece of writing from a professional context (i.e., auction or museum catalogue essay). If you have not recently submitted a piece of academic work please produce a new piece of writing on an art historical topic of your choosing at approximately 1,000 words in length (please note that the panel may only review the first 1,000 words).
• Two references providing an opinion on your suitability for this programme of study as a scholarship student. Academic references are preferred, but one professional reference is acceptable. Two professional references can be provided if you have been out of academia for more than five years.

Referees can email references directly to Patrick Monger at asianart@soas.ac.uk but must be received by the application deadline.

The deadline for applying for the scholarship for the 2026/27 academic year is 11:39pm (UK time) on 30 June 2026. 

Scholarship applicants will be notified of the outcome of their applications by 22 July 2026.

Applicants must already hold an offer for the SOAS-Alphawood Postgraduate Certificate in Asian Art (online) (conditional or unconditional) prior to submitting a scholarship application. Therefore, we recommend submitting your application for the programme no later than Sunday 14 June.

Language requirement

Where an applicant’s offer of admission to the programme includes an English language condition, any scholarship award will be conditional on having met that condition by 31 July 2025.

Candidate assessment

Candidates will be assessed by an Advisory Panel consisting of three members of SOAS staff.The panel will be looking at the applicants’ degree results, references, professional experience, supporting statement, writing sample, and other relevant information

The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of a combination of academic potential and impact of the scholarship on the applicant’s academic and professional development

Terms

• The scholarship cannot be held along with any other major scholarship.
• The successful candidate is expected to attend all teaching sessions.
• Continuation of the award will be conditional on satisfactory attendance and contribution.

If you have any queries on the application process, eligibility requirements or any other aspects of the programme, please contact asianart@soas.ac.uk.