Description

The prestigious Hyundai Motor Group Scholarship is now open for applications at SOAS University of London. This scholarship aims to nurture talented students from Africa and support sustainable development across the continent. By fostering academic excellence and professional growth, the scholarship prepares future leaders to address global challenges and make meaningful changes in Africa.

Number of Scholarships: 5

Degree Level

1. Any full-time (1-year) master’s degree programme starting in the 2025/26 academic year
2. Any full-time research degree programme starting in the 2025/26 academic year

Eligible Colleges:

1. College of Development, Economics and Finance
2. College of Law, Anthropology and Politics

Available Subjects

Following subject are available to study under this scholarship program.

• Finance
• Politics
• Law
• Anthropology
• Economics

Benefits

1. Master’s Award: £27,730 (tuition fees covered in full, remaining amount as stipend)
2. PhD Award: Tuition fees for three years plus a stipend of up to £22,780 annually

Benefits of the Scholarship:

1. Participate in networking events and seminars hosted by Hyundai Motor Group.
2. Join the Junior Internship Program for master’s students.
3. Be part of a lifelong network of changemakers dedicated to sustainable development in Africa.

Eligible Nationalities

students from African countries are eligible

Eligibility Criteria

Candidate Eligibility:

1. Must be an African national, ordinarily resident in Africa.
2. International fee-paying applicants only.
3. Must meet the English language requirements of the offered program.
4. New admissions only (starting in the 2025/26 academic year).
5. Master’s applicants: Must hold or expect to hold an international equivalent of a first-class honours degree. Applicants with a 2:1 may also apply but will not be given preference.
6. PhD applicants: Must hold or expect to hold an international equivalent of a master’s degree with distinction. Applicants with a merit may apply but will not be prioritized.

Application Procedure

Application Process:

1. Apply for a master’s or PhD programme at SOAS.
2. Submit the scholarship application via the online form before 12:00 pm (midday) UK local time on 25 April 2025.

Contact Information:

For queries related to the scholarship application, email: scholarships@soas.ac.uk For program-related queries, email: mastersadmissions@soas.ac.uk (for master’s) or dsadmissions@soas.ac.uk (for PhD).

Apply now to be part of the next generation of changemakers in Africa!