OpenFieldSOAS International Postgraduate Excellence Scholarship
Competitive merit scholarship awarded to exceptional prospective international master's students in development studies, international law, or global political economy.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- First-class honours undergraduate degree (or international equivalent UK 1st / US 3.7+ GPA)
- English language proficiency
- IELTS Academic 7.0 overall with minimum 6.5 in all sub-bands, or equivalent
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Statement of motivation (500 words), curriculum vitae, and official degree transcripts
- Recommendation letters
- Two letters of academic recommendation
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Full tuition fee waiver (£24,000 to £27,000 value) plus a £10,000 maintenance grant for London living expenses
- Application fee
- Free
- Tuition / joining costs
- £12,500/year (UK domestic) or £24,800/year (International; covered by scholarship)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 31, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official SOAS University of London documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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