Thursday, February 7, 2013

UK : SOAS Masters Scholarships – Faculty of Arts & Humanities at University of London

OAS, University of London offers scholarships in the field of arts and humanities. These scholarships are open for UK/EU and overseas applicants. Five scholarships are offered for any full-time taught masters programmes. Each scholarship is valued at £15,568 in total. Fees will be deducted from this amount and the remainder will be used towards maintenance. The application deadline is 22nd March 2013.
Study Subject(s): Scholarships are provided in the field of arts and humanities.
Course Level:
 This scholarship is available for pursuing taught master’s program.
Scholarship Provider: 
SOAS, University of London
Scholarship can be taken at: 
UK
Eligibility: -Applicants must possess or expect to be awarded a First Class Honors Degree or equivalent.
-Students with a non-UK degree to be adjudged in the top rank by their referees and transcript.
-This scholarship is open to UK/EU and overseas applicants.
-Applicants must have an offer of admission to pursue one of the eligible full-time masters programmes at SOAS by the scholarship application deadline.
-The scholarship cannot be held along with any other major scholarship or studentship.
Scholarship Open for International Students: UK/EU and overseas students can apply for this scholarship.
Scholarship Description: There are five SOAS masters scholarships available in the Faculty of Arts & Humanities (Department of Anthropology and Sociology – 1 scholarship, History – 1 scholarship, History of Arts & Archaeology/Music & Media – 2 scholarships, Study of Religions – 1 scholarship). Each scholarship is valued at £15,568 in total. Fees will be deducted from this amount and the remainder will be used toward maintenance.
Number of award(s): Five scholarships are offered.
Duration of award(s): Not Known
What does it cover? Each scholarship is valued at £15,568 in total. Fees will be deducted from this amount and the remainder will be used toward maintenance.
Other Benefits: Not Known
Selection criteria: -Candidates will be assessed on academic merit by an Advisory Panel consisting of at least three academic members of the Faculty.
-The assessment of their application will be based on the information in their scholarship application. Selectors will be looking at the degree results and also at academic references, statements and other relevant information.
Notification: All candidates will be notified by email regarding the outcome of their application, generally by the end of June. Successful candidates will also be notified in writing. If applicants have not heard from them by the end of June, please contact the Scholarships Officer.
How to Apply: The mode of applying is online.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 22nd March 2013.