SOAS Sustainable Development Goal Scholarship
Key information
- Deadline date
- Amount
- Tuition fees and minimum £15,000 maintanance
Scholarship overview
The SOAS Sustainable Development Goal Scholarships support students who are studying any taught masters course with content linked to the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals.
They will be awarded to students who can demonstrate a commitment to creating sustainable solutions for a just and regenerative future, alongside critical thought, responsible action, and bold leadership in redefining the relationship between humanity and the planet.
There are four scholarships available for the 2026/27 academic year. Each scholarship will provide tuition fees in full and a maintenance stipend of £15,000 minimum.
Eligible programmes
Any full-time 1-year masters taught programme linked to sustainable development goals.
Candidate criteria
This scholarship is open to Home and Overseas fee status applicants. Applicants must:
- Be new admissions only (programmes starting in 2026/27).
- Possess or expect to be awarded a first class honours degree from a UK university or international equivalent. Applicants with a non-UK degree must be in the top rank as evidenced by references and transcripts. Applicants with a 2:1 may also apply but will not be given preference.
- Have applied to SOAS but are not required to have received an offer of admission by the scholarship deadline. You will need to receive an unconditional offer by the time the relevant panel meets to discuss scholarship applications.
This scholarship does not cover funding for pre-sessional courses.
Candidate assessment
Candidates will be assessed based on their academic merit by a selection panel.
Candidates will also be evaluated on how the subject of their study is aligned with the goal of sustainability.
The assessment of your application will be based on the information provided in your scholarship application and in your online application for admission. The panel will review details such as degree results, personal statement and other relevant information.
Candidates will need to have an unconditional offer for their programme by the time the scholarship panel meet. We will not consider late or incomplete applications. Admissions can take up to 4 weeks to be considered by the department, although this duration can vary depending on the time of the year. You should be prepared to wait up to 6 weeks in busy periods.
How to apply
Step one: apply for your programme
To apply for a masters degree programme, please see our How to apply for postgraduate study page.
Step two: apply for the scholarship
Applications for the SOAS Sustainable Development Goal Scholarships will open on 14 May 2026.
Apply for the scholarship by 12 noon (UK local time) on 12 June 2026. You must apply for this scholarship via the admissions portal. You will need to have applied for a course to get login credentials for this.
If you do not see the scholarship you are hoping to apply for within your admissions portal, please double-check you meet the eligibility criteria. Should you have any queries, please contact scholarships@soas.ac.uk.
Notification of results
The scholarship shortlisting and awarding period is expected to be completed in July at the earliest. Successful candidates will be contacted first, and once all awards have been allocated, unsuccessful candidates will be notified.
Enquiries
For enquiries regarding your programme application procedure, please email mastersadmissions@soas.ac.uk
For any enquiries regarding the scholarship application procedure, please email scholarships@soas.ac.uk
