Partially funded

SOAS Bursary

SOAS University of London, United Kingdom

Scholarship overview

The SOAS Bursary gives additional cash support to Home undergraduates with the greatest financial need. Eligibility is assessed from household income held by Student Finance, so no separate application is needed.

Award Information

  • Enrol in the first year of a full-time undergraduate or foundation degree starting 2026/27.
  • Ordinarily resident in England and Home fee status.
  • New student without a first degree or higher.
  • Household income of £25,000 or less in each year, as assessed by Student Finance (even if no maintenance loan is taken).
  • Limited awards; priority to care experience, POLAR4 Quintile 1, lowest income, first in family to attend university, and refugee status.
  • £4,500 in cash over the degree.
  • £1,500 in each of first, second or third, and final year; £0 during a year abroad or placement year.
  • Not available in a repeat year.
  • 2026/27 instalments for £1,500: £495 on 30/11/2026, £495 on 12/02/2027, £510 on 14/05/2027.
  • Award period for 2026/27 open until 31 October 2026.
  • Student Finance notifies awardees in November 2026.
  1. Apply to Student Finance and provide household income information.
  2. If not taking a maintenance loan, request to be means-tested with a £0 Maintenance Loan.
  3. Parents or partner complete the household income assessment.

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How selection works

Awarded to eligible students by priority criteria within limited numbers.

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