GREAT Scholarships

SOAS, University of London
Amount
£10,000 GBP
Auto applied
No
Last updated
December 16, 2025
Source
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Overview

SOAS University of London offers the prestigious GREAT Scholarships 2026 for outstanding students from Indonesia and Pakistan. This scholarship provides a significant financial award of £10,000 towards tuition fees for one-year full-time postgraduate taught programmes starting in September 2026. It is an excellent opportunity for international students seeking to pursue world-class higher education in the UK with financial support.

Scholarship Overview

The GREAT Scholarships 2026 are part of the British Council's Study UK campaign, supporting students from 18 countries to access top UK universities. SOAS partners with the British Council to offer two scholarships specifically for Indonesian and Pakistani students. Each scholarship awards a £10,000 fee waiver to help cover tuition costs for eligible postgraduate programmes.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the SOAS GREAT Scholarship, applicants must:

  • Be an overseas fee-paying student.
  • Hold a valid Indonesian or Pakistani passport.
  • Have an offer to study a full-time, one-year postgraduate taught programme at SOAS University of London starting in September 2026.
  • Demonstrate academic merit and provide relevant information on the scholarship application form.

Eligible Programmes

  • All full-time postgraduate taught (on-campus) programmes commencing in September 2026 are eligible.
  • Part-time and two-year programmes are excluded.

Scholarship Value and Conditions

  • The scholarship provides a £10,000 tuition fee waiver.
  • The award is deducted directly from tuition fees.
  • Recipients must pay a CAS deposit of £4,000 to accept the scholarship. This deposit is refundable only under limited circumstances.
  • Only one scholarship or discount can be applied to tuition fees, so if awarded multiple, students must choose the highest value option.

Application Process

  1. Apply for your chosen postgraduate programme at SOAS following the university’s How to Apply guidance.
  2. Once you have received an offer, complete the separate online scholarship application form by 24 May 2026.

Important Notes

  • The scholarship is sponsored by SOAS University of London and the British Council.
  • Multiple scholarship applications are allowed, but only one award can be accepted.
  • The CAS deposit requirement means applicants with conditional offers should carefully consider accepting the scholarship.

This scholarship is ideal for Indonesian and Pakistani students aiming to study at SOAS University of London with financial support for their postgraduate education. Apply now to secure this valuable funding opportunity and advance your academic career in the UK.

Eligible nationalities

Indonesia, Pakistan

Eligible program levels

  • Doctoral / PhD
  • Master's Degree
  • Non-Credential
  • Postgraduate Certificate
  • Postgraduate Diploma
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