SOAS University of London Felix Scholarships 2025

SOAS University of London Felix Scholarships 2025 is an opportunity provided by the University of London to students pursuing postgraduate studies at the university. The selected candidates will receive full tuition fees and other benefits.

Source: University of London

This opportunity is provided by the Felix Scholarship Trust along with SOAS University of London.

To be eligible, an applicant must:-

• be an Indian national residing in India
• have not previously studied for one year or more outside India
• have at least a first-class bachelor's degree from an Indian university or comparable institution
• have received an unconditional admission offer to a full-time postgraduate course at the University of London
• display their financial need for the scholarship

Note:-

• Part-time programs are not applicable.
• Applicants having a postgraduate degree cannot apply for the same degree.
• Those with an upper second-class degree at a bachelor's level may be considered if they hold a first-class degree at the master's level.
• Candidates are expected by the Trust to return to work in their home country after completing their studies.
• If the admission offer is conditional on English, applicants must arrange a test and ensure they meet the requirements as soon as possible.

The selected scholars will receive:-

• Full cost of tuition fees
• Living costs
• A return airfare

Eligible candidates can apply for the scholarship through the following steps:-
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button below. 
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
Step 3: Apply to an eligible master’s/Ph.D. program on the university website.
Step 4: Obtain the application ID by getting selected for the program.
Step 5: Navigate to ‘Online Felix Application Form’ under the ‘Scholarship application procedures’ section and click it.
Step 6: Fill in the application ID along with the required information and submit the application.
Step 7: Take a screenshot/printout of the application for further usage.

• A valid visa
• Bachelor's certificate and marksheet
• Admission letter/offer

Candidates will be selected based on merit and financial need. Shortlisted candidates will be notified for interview by the scholarship office. Final candidates will be selected based on the interview.

• Application Deadline: 31st January 2025 
• Notification of Shortlisted Candidates: March 2025
• Interview by Felix Trust: Between April and May 2025
• Notification of Final Candidates: June 2025

Question: What is the scholarship available for?
Answer: The scholarship is available for pursuing taught master's and Ph.D. courses at the University of London.

Question: Can I apply before I receive my admission offer?
Answer: Unfortunately you cannot apply before, as the scholarship portal requires valid credentials to log in which is provided by the university only after you have been selected for admission.

Question: How will I know if I have been selected?
Answer: The university will notify the selected candidates once the selection process has ended.

Question: What is the mode of application for this scholarship?
Answer: The mode of application is online. Students must apply for their choice of master's/Ph.D. course to receive the credentials to apply.

• Those who have already taken up a scholarship to pursue PhD studies at an Indian University are not eligible for a Felix scholarship.
• The student should be in need of financial assistance. 
• Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Priority may be given to students with a higher first-class degree at the Master's level.