The University of London (SOAS) is welcoming applications from qualified African candidates for the 2025 SOAS London Allan and Nesta Ferguson Scholarships. The scholarship awards a total of £32,500, which SOAS University of London will apply towards tuition fees for eligible Master’s degree programs, with the remaining amount provided as a stipend.

Scholarship Summary
Host: SOAS University of London
Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
Eligible Country: All African Countries
Reward: Full Scholarship | £32,500
Deadline: Februuary 7, 2025
Requirements For the 2025 SOAS London Allan and Nesta Ferguson Scholarships
To qualify for the SOAS London Allan and Nesta Ferguson Scholarship, applicants must:
- Be a resident of a low-income or lower-middle-income country (as defined by the World Bank), with preference given to those from low-income households.
- Hold an undergraduate degree with a first-class classification.
- New scholarship applicants must have applied to SOAS but do not need to have received an offer of admission by the scholarship deadline. However, you must receive an offer by the time the scholarship panel reviews the applications.
- Meet the English language requirement of their admission offer to study at SOAS as soon as possible.
- Note that this scholarship does not cover funding for, nor does it allow for, Pre-sessional courses.
How to Apply for the 2025 SOAS London Allan and Nesta Ferguson Scholarships
To apply for the SOAS London Allan and Nesta Ferguson Scholarships, interested and eligible candidates should follow these steps:
- STEP 1: Apply for your program
Submit a completed online application for admission to your chosen program. - STEP 2: Apply for the scholarship
Complete the scholarship application form and submit it by 12:00 pm (midday UK local time) on 7 February 2025. - Please note that admission applications may take up to 4 weeks to be reviewed by the Department, although this timeframe can vary depending on the time of year. During busy periods, it may take up to 6 weeks. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Notification of Results
The scholarship shortlisting and awarding process is expected to be completed by the end of April 2025, as soon as possible. Successful candidates will be contacted first, and unsuccessful candidates will be notified once all awards have been allocated.
Application Deadline: February 7, 2025.
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