Fully Funded Allan & Nesta Ferguson Scholarship 2026 for Master’s Students at SOAS London – £32,500 Tuition Award
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Overview:
The Allan and Nesta Ferguson Scholarship 2026 is awarded on the basis of academic merit to support high-achieving students from low-income or lower-middle-income countries. The scholarship contributes towards tuition fees for full-time Master’s programmes in the College of Humanities at SOAS. It does not cover maintenance, accommodation, or pre-sessional courses.
Scholarship Benefits:
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£32,500 per award towards tuition fees
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3 awards available (minimum of 2)
Level of Study: Postgraduate (Master’s)
Duration: One academic year
Eligible Fields / Schools:
Any full-time Master’s programme in the College of Humanities, excluding:
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MA Buddhist Studies
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MA Buddhist Studies with Intensive Language
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MA Traditions of Yoga and Meditation
Departments include:
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School of Arts
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Centre for Creative Industries, Media and Screen Studies
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Department of History of Art and Archaeology
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Department of Music
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Department of East Asian Languages & Cultures (China and Inner Asia; Japan and Korea Sections)
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School of History, Religions & Philosophies
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School of Languages, Cultures & Linguistics (African Languages, Near and Middle East, South Asia, South East Asia Sections)
Eligibility Criteria:
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Resident in a low-income or lower-middle-income country (World Bank classification)
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Preferably from a low-income household
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Hold a first-class undergraduate degree
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Applied to a SOAS Master’s programme (offer not required by scholarship deadline)
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Meet English language requirements of the SOAS offer
Number of Awards: 3
Application Process:
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Apply for a Master’s programme at SOAS
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Apply for the scholarship via the admissions portal by 12 noon (UK local time) on 6 February 2026
Selection Process:
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Candidates assessed on academic merit based on degree results and personal statement
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Shortlisting and awarding expected by end of March 2026
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Successful candidates contacted first; unsuccessful candidates notified after all awards allocated
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Award may reopen in April 2026 if no suitable candidates are nominated
Application Deadline: 6 February 2026, 12 noon (UK local time)
Start Date / Take-up: Academic year 2025/26
Key Conditions:
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Award cannot be deferred
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Does not cover maintenance or accommodation
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Applicants must meet all programme and SOAS admission requirements
About the Sponsor:
The Allan and Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust supports education, international cooperation, and sustainable development, promoting opportunities for high-achieving students from low-income countries.
More Information / Application Link:
SOAS Scholarships Portal