SOAS Research Studentships for International Students in UK

International Excellence Award: Postgraduate February 2025 entry

This prestigious £5,000 award recognises academic excellence and is awarded to selected students starting a masters degree in February 2025.

Eligibility criteria

In order to be eligible applicants must:

Be an overseas fee-paying student

Hold an offer to study a full time masters programme (excludes part-time, distance-learning courses and the MBA)

Be self-funded (you must be paying for your studies independently rather than being sponsored or in receipt of another scholarship) 

Not be from the Surrey International Study Centre (SISC).

Applicants in receipt of the International Excellence Award will not be eligible for the alumni discount as the value of this award is higher.

The bursary program is open to new, full-time international students enrolling in MSc, PGDip, and MBA programs starting in January 2025. Applicants must be fee-paying, meet RAU’s academic and visa requirements, and have an offer of admission. 

Terms and conditions

An eligible international student can apply for this bursary alongside the Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship.

The RAU endeavours to ensure that this information is correct. However, the RAU accepts no legal liability for errors or omissions and reserves the right to make changes without notice.

Students who withdraw, move to alternative accommodation or otherwise leave early, will lose their bursary entitlement and be liable for the full, pro-rata remainder of any fees.

The decision of the Scholarship Committee is based on the information provided on the application form. The decision of the Committee is final.

The scholarships will be awarded to students who are experienced practitioners with two years of relevant work experience.The International Education Institute reserves the right not to make an award if no appropriate submissions are made. A decision on the award will be made by committee.

Eligibility 

The students must be a citizen of Pakistan.

The students must be able to pay all the additional dues.

The Pakistani students must be enrolled as a full time student in any of the courses.

The Pakistani students must not have a sponsor or be funded by any kind of government institute, funding from a family member is permissible.

For admission to the postgraduate course the CGPA requirement is 2.1.

The Pakistani students who is studying in a partner institute the scholarship does not extend to them.

The students who have applied for postgraduate and international foundation programs in the past can not avail scholarship 

The Sport Scholarship Scheme is available to students enrolled at CCCU who demonstrate excellence in their chosen sport. It supports athletes competing at regional, national, or international levels by providing financial, academic, and personal assistance. 

Application Form:

Complete the online application form on the CCCU Sport Scholarship webpage.

Documentation: Submit supporting documents, including academic records, evidence of sports achievements, and two references.

Submission: Applications must be submitted before the deadline of 31st August 2024.

Benefits

Financial support to cover sports-related expenses (training, competition, and equipment)

Access to CCCU’s high-quality sports facilities, including fitness training, physiotherapy, and nutritional advice

Flexibility in academic schedules to accommodate sporting commitments

Personal development workshops and career advice

Benefits

Financial support to cover sports-related expenses (training, competition, and equipment)

Access to CCCU’s high-quality sports facilities, including fitness training, physiotherapy, and nutritional advice

Flexibility in academic schedules to accommodate sporting commitments

Personal development workshops and career advice

A supportive community of athletes and dedicated staff