Felix Trust Masters Scholarship: Thanks to the generosity of the Felix Scholarship Trust, one Felix Scholarship will be available to a national from a developing country with a first class undergraduate degree to pursue a Taught Masters programme.
Application Deadline:
Offered annually? Yes
Eligible Countries: Developing countries
To be taken at (country): The University of London School of African Studies (SOAS), UK
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About Felix Trust Masters Scholarship: This scholarship is aimed primarily at candidates who are nationals of Sub-Saharan African countries living in their country of origin.
Eligible Programmes
- Any SOAS taught masters programme.
- Part-time programmes are not eligible.
Type: Masters
Eligibility:
- Candidates must be nationals of a developing country and not currently be living or studying outside of their country. This scholarship is aimed primarily at candidates who are nationals of Afghanistan, Syria, Iran, Iraq, Palestine territories (West Bank and Gaza) who are living in their country of origin.
- Candidates must not have previously studied for one year or more outside of their country.
- Candidates must have a first class Bachelor’s degree from a university or comparable institution.
- Candidates who already hold a Master’s degree cannot apply for a Master’s degree scholarship.
- Candidates must demonstrate financial need.
- Graduates are expected to return to work in their home country.
- Candidates must have submitted a complete application for admission by the scholarship closing date of 12 noon on 2 March 2026.
- Candidates must have an offer of admission by the time shortlisting takes place. We may give priority to applicants with an unconditional offer of admission.
- If your offer is conditional on English, please arrange your English test and ensure you meet the English requirements as soon as possible.
Selection of Felix Trust Masters Scholarship Candidates:
Candidates will be assessed on academic merit. Financial need will also be taken into consideration.
The assessment of your application will be based on the information provided in your scholarship application and in your online admission application for admission. Selectors will be looking at the degree results and also at academic references (if any), statement and other relevant information.
Only those who have been accepted for admission will be considered for short listing by the SOAS Selection Panel.
Value of Felix Trust Masters Scholarship: The Felix Scholarship covers the full cost of tuition fees; living costs and a return air fare.
Duration of Scholarship: Duration of programme
How to Apply for Felix Trust Masters Scholarship: You must follow two steps:
Step one
Apply for your programme by 12 noon UK local time on 2 March 2026. Applicants must submit a complete online application for admission.
Applicants must have submitted a complete admission by the scholarship application deadline. The panel will be considering your scholarship application together with your online application for admission.
Step two
Apply for the scholarship by 12 noon (UK local time) on 2 March 2026. You must apply for this scholarship via the admissions portal. You will need to have applied for a course to get login credentials for this.
If you do not see the scholarship you are hoping to apply for within your admissions portal, please double-check you meet the eligibility criteria. Should you have any queries, please contact scholarships@soas.ac.uk.
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Award Provider: The donor for the Felix Scholarship wishes to remain anonymous. The administration of the Scholarship is conducted by the three partner universities (SOAS University of London, University of Oxford and University of Reading), with the support of the Felix Trustees and their agents in London.
