What SOAS International Postgraduate Scholarship for Sub-Saharan Africa actually covers.
The SOAS University of London International Postgraduate Scholarship for Sub-Saharan Africa is a competitive £8,000 tuition fee waiver award for outstanding students from Sub-Saharan African countries applying for Masters programmes at SOAS. SOAS is the world's leading institution for the study of Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, offering unparalleled expertise in African studies, languages, history, politics, economics, law, and development. The scholarship is part of SOAS's broader commitment to attracting talented students from the regions it specialises in. With over 320 scholarships worth £4 million available for 2026/27, including the International Masters Scholarship, Sub-Saharan African students are among the primary beneficiaries. SOAS is located in London and provides students with access to its world-class library, expert faculty, and vibrant African diaspora community. Graduates gain globally recognised qualifications and deep expertise in African and global development issues that are highly valued by international organisations, NGOs, government agencies, and research institutions.
Who can apply.
Open to masters applicants seeking to study in United Kingdom. Eligible nationalities are listed below.
46 more eligible countries — full list available on the official application page.
Every academic discipline is accepted.
This programme does not restrict by field. Research proposals across humanities, sciences, engineering, agriculture, and medicine are all accepted.
From here to submitted.
Scholar Africa helps you discover, shortlist, and track. The application itself is submitted on the provider's site.
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Save itAdd this to your shortlist so we can recommend similar scholarships and remind you of the deadline.
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Prepare your documentsMost providers ask for the same set — transcripts, references, a personal statement, ID. Use the checklist below to track progress across all your applications.
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Apply on the provider's siteSubmit on the provider's site before May 15, 2026.
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Track the outcomeAdd to your tracker so you can update the status as the provider responds (shortlisted, interview, decision).
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Other scholarships worth a parallel application.
Same eligibility window or destination. Many strong applicants apply to three or four programmes per cycle.