What SOAS Teaching Scholarship for PhD Students from Africa actually covers.
The SOAS Teaching Scholarship for PhD students invites applications from students ordinarily resident in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, as well as Black British students. The scholarship covers full tuition fees for a 3-year full-time MPhil/PhD programme plus a maintenance allowance of at least £20,622 per year (2026/27 rate). SOAS is the world's leading institution for the study of Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, making it the ideal institution for African doctoral researchers. In addition to funding, Teaching Scholars contribute to SOAS's teaching activities, gaining valuable academic teaching experience alongside their research. This combination of research funding and professional development makes the SOAS Teaching Scholarship one of the most prestigious PhD awards available specifically for African doctoral researchers in the UK. The scholarship reflects SOAS's deep commitment to African scholarship and its mission to centre the voices, knowledge, and research of Africa in global academic conversations.
Who can apply.
Open to phd 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.
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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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Other scholarships worth a parallel application.
Same eligibility window or destination. Many strong applicants apply to three or four programmes per cycle.