SOAS University of London - Saraswati Dalmia Scholarship 2025-26

SOAS University of London - Saraswati Dalmia Scholarship 2025 is an initiative by SOAS University of London for postgraduate applicants. The aim of this scholarship is to encourage students to undertake research in the field of modern and contemporary Indian art. The selected candidates will receive a contribution towards fees of up to a maximum of £10,355 (approximately  ₹11,33,159.04)

This scholarship has been established with a donation by Saraswati Dalmia's daughter Yashodhara Dalmia who is an art historian and an independent curator based in New Delhi.

Source: SOAS University of London - Saraswati Dalmia Scholarship

SOAS University of London is offering this scholarship.

To be eligible, an applicant must:-

• be Home/EU and overseas applicants
• have an outstanding academic record, usually a 2.1 or first in the undergraduate degree and possess or expect to be awarded merit or distinction in the master’s degree
• have an offer of admission by the time the scholarship selection process starts at SOAS
• have demonstrated in the research proposal of the application for admission that the research is in the field of Indian art from 1500 up to the present day*
• meet the English language condition of the offer of admission to study at SOAS as soon as possible but no later than 21st March 2025

Note:- *Preference will be given to those candidates who undertake research in the field of modern and contemporary Indian art.

The selected candidates will receive a contribution towards fees of up to a maximum of £10,355 (approximately  ₹11,33,159.04).

Eligible candidates can apply for the scholarship by following the steps mentioned below:-
Step 1: Click on the "Apply Now" button below and read all details. 
Step 2: Fill in the required details and submit the online application for admission.
Step 3: After successfully submitting the application for admission, fill in the online scholarship application form and submit it by 23:59 (UK local time) on 21st March 2025. 

• Graduation Ceritificate
• Previous Class Mark-Sheet
• Valid Passport

The candidates will be assessed on academic merit by a Selection Panel consisting of three academic members. The assessment of the application will be based on the information provided in the application and in the online application for admission. The selectors will be looking at the degree results and also at academic references, statements and other relevant information.

Application Deadline - 21st March 2025 at 23:59 (UK local time)

Questions: What is the Saraswati Dalmia Scholarship?
Answers: The Saraswati Dalmia Scholarship is a scholarship offered by SOAS University of London to support students pursuing research in the field of Indian art.

Questions: Who is eligible for the Saraswati Dalmia Scholarship?
Answers: To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must-

• Have applied to SOAS but are not required to have received an offer of admission by the scholarship deadline.
• Be pursuing a full-time or part-time MA History of Art and Archaeology or other taught master's degree program with a significant History of Art component within the School of Arts (excluding MA History of Art and Archaeology of East Asia)

Questions: When is the deadline to apply for the Saraswati Dalmia Scholarship?
Answers:The deadline to apply for the scholarship is March 21, 2025

Questions: What are the terms and conditions of the Saraswati Dalmia Scholarship?
Answers: The scholarship provides a contribution towards fees of up to £10,355  (approximately  ₹11,33,159.04). This scholarship is for one year only

Questions:  Can I hold other scholarships or funding alongside the Saraswati Dalmia Scholarship?
Answers: Contact SOAS Scholarships (scholarships@soas.ac.uk) to confirm their policy on holding other funding alongside the Saraswati Dalmia Scholarship.

• Applicants applying for scholarships must also submit an application for admission well in advance.
• If the offer is conditional on English, the candidates must arrange an English test and ensure they meet the English requirements as soon as possible.
• Applicants currently enrolled in the first year of the full-time (or part-time equivalent) M.Phil./Ph.D. will also be considered but preference will be given to new admissions, starting in September 2025, and to applicants who have not previously received the scholarship.
• The scholarship is for one year only.
• Please note that most scholarships do not cover funding or even allow for Pre-sessionals. Please check the wording of the scholarship offer carefully to check eligibility for a Pre-sessional course or whether the candidate needs to achieve SOAS direct entry scores by the deadline specified in the scholarship terms and conditions.