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    SOAS University of London, Sochon Foundation Scholarship 2022

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    What is SOAS University of London, Sochon Foundation Scholarship 2022?

    SOAS University of London, Sochon Foundation Scholarship 2022 is an initiative by Sochon Foundation for students who are undertaking full-time postgraduate programmes in Korean Studies. The aim of this scholarship is to support the study of meritorious students. The selected students will receive up to £9,000 for fee purposes.

    Who is offering this scholarship ?

    Sochon Foundation is offering this scholarship.

    Who can apply for this scholarship ?

    To be eligible, an applicant must - 

    • Be UK/EU and overseas applicants
    • Have an offer of admission to the degree programme by the scholarship application deadline
    • Meet the English language condition of their offer of admission to study at SOAS as soon as possible.

    What are the benefits ?

    The selected candidates will receive benefits in the following ways - 

    • For students classified as Overseas - Up to £6,000 for fee purposes
    • For students classified as Home/EU - Up to £3,000 for fee purposes

    How can you apply ?

    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: Navigate to the 'Scholarship Application Procedures' and click on the first link.
    Step 3: Now, fill in the required details and submit the online application for admission.
    Step 4: After successfully submitting the application for admission, click on the second link to complete the online scholarship form.
    Step 5: Fill in the online scholarship application form and submit it by 23:59 (UK local time) on 2 May 2022. 

    What are the documents required for the SOAS University of London, Sochon Foundation Scholarship 2022?

    • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
    • Transcripts
    • An explanation of the grading system for any degrees obtained outside of the UK
    • Two references
    • A personal statement
    • A research proposal (For M.Phil./Ph.D. applicants)

    What are the selection criteria ?

    The candidates will be assessed on a combination of financial need and academic merit by a selection panel consisting of three academic members from the Centre of Korean Studies.

    What are the important dates ?

    Application Deadline - 2nd May 2022 by 23:59 (UK local time)

    Terms and Conditions

    • The successful candidates will be notified by the end of July.
    • Priority will be given to overseas applicants.
    • Any awards held will be taken into consideration on assessment of financial need.
    • New applicants only (new admissions, starting in September 2022/23) must also submit a complete online application to the desired programme as soon as possible and then submit an application for the scholarship.
    • Applicants applying for scholarships must also submit an application for admission well in advance in order to be considered.
    • Please note that complete applications for admission can take up to 4 weeks to be considered by the Department, although this duration can vary depending on the time of year. The applicants should be prepared to wait up to 6 weeks in busy periods. 
    • The applicants will need to have a firm offer for the programme by the time the Scholarship panel meet. 

    Contact details

    SOAS University of London
    Thornhaugh Street, Russell Square
    London WC1H 0XG, United Kingdom
    Email ID - scholarships@soas.ac.uk
    Contact Number: +44 (0)20 7074 5091/5094

    Deadline: 02-May-2022AwardUp to £9,000EligibilityPostgraduates applicants