SOAS Teaching Scholarships 2026/2027 – Opportunity Desk
The SOAS Teaching Scholarships 2026/2027 offer fully funded MPhil/PhD opportunities at SOAS University of London. This scholarship targets eligible Black British students and students residing in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, covering full tuition fees and a maintenance allowance for a 3-year full-time program.
Target region
United Kingdom
Submission deadline
Unspecified
Authority origin
Scholarship Desk
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Automated scholarship analysis & strategic breakdown
"The SOAS Teaching Scholarships offer full funding for MPhil/PhD studies at SOAS University of London for Black British students and those from Africa, Asia, or the Middle East, covering tuition and living costs for three years."
Tips for success
- ◆Craft a concise and impactful widening participation statement that directly addresses all required points.
- ◆Provide specific examples of obstacles and how they relate to your journey.
- ◆Clearly articulate your passion for studying at SOAS and your future aspirations.
- ◆Proofread your statement carefully for clarity, grammar, and adherence to the word limit.
- ◆Start your application early to gather all necessary information and documents.
Common mistakes
- ◆Failing to clearly outline how one qualifies under the eligibility criteria in the widening participation statement.
- ◆Exceeding the 800-word limit for the widening participation statement.
- ◆Not adequately explaining the impact of the scholarship on career aims or community.
- ◆Missing the application deadline.
- ◆Not addressing personal obstacles or background relevant to widening participation.
Strategic recommendations
- ◆Develop a strong research proposal for your MPhil/PhD application.
- ◆Ensure your widening participation statement is compelling and authentic, highlighting your unique experiences.
- ◆Demonstrate a clear understanding of SOAS's values and how your studies align with them.
- ◆Seek feedback on your application materials, especially the widening participation statement, before submission.
- ◆Prepare to articulate your career goals and how this scholarship will facilitate them.
Benefits & Funding Scope
- ✓Full tuition fees coverage.
- ✓Maintenance allowance (minimum £20,622 for 2026/27).
- ✓Doctoral skill development.
- ✓Financial support for a 3-year full-time MPhil/PhD programme.
Application Roadmap
- 1
Submit an application for the SOAS Teaching Scholarships.
- 2
Include a widening participation statement (max 800 words) detailing how you meet eligibility criteria.
- 3
In your statement, mention any obstacles faced, such as disabilities, growing up in a lower-income family, or being the first in your family to attend university.
- 4
Explain why you wish to study at SOAS and how this scholarship and programme will benefit your career aims and community.
Eligibility Profile
- ◆Applicants must be full-time MPhil/PhD students.
- ◆Permanent residents in the UK (Home fee status students) from Black ethnic groups (Black or Black British African, Black or Black British Caribbean, Black or Black British other or Mixed Black or Black British).
- ◆Ordinarily residents of Africa, Asia, or the Middle East.
- ◆Open to UK/EU/Home and International/Overseas fee-paying students.
System Verification
Funding Classification
Fully Funded
Academic Metric Target
MPhil/PhD
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