Beena Sondhi Scholarship at SOAS London 2026 (Fully Funded)

The Beena Sondhi LLM Scholarship covers full tuition fees to study on the LLM in Human Rights, Conflict and Justice at SOAS University of London

The scholarship is open to applicants who have completed their undergraduate studies in India and who have demonstrated strong academic performance and a commitment to human rights and criminal justice. It aims to support individuals who are not only academically outstanding but also deeply committed to using their legal education to bring meaningful change to marginalised communities through the practise of law. 

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Interview Process
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineMay 8, 2026
• Study LevelMasters
• SponsorSchool of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS)
• City to studyLondon
• School to studySchool of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS)
• Course to studyLaw , Human Rights, Conflict and Justice
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

Full tuition coverage.

Requirements

Eligible programmes

Full time (1 year) LLM Human Rights, Conflict and Justice beginning in the 2026/27 academic year. Part time and 2 year courses are not eligible.

Candidate criteria

Applicants must:

• Have completed their undergraduate studies in India.
• Be new admissions, applying to programmes starting in 2026/27.
• Hold a first-class or high second-class degree (or equivalent) in Law (LLB or equivalent). However, applicants with relevant professional experience in human rights, criminal law, or criminal justice may be considered even if their academic qualifications fall slightly below this standard.
• Demonstrate a clear interest and commitment to human rights and criminal law through academic, professional, or voluntary work.

Preference may be given to candidates who can demonstrate financial need and lack access to other sources of funding.

Selection Process

• The selection process will be based on a holistic assessment of academic merit, demonstrated commitment to human rights and criminal justice, financial need, and potential impact in the field.
• A dedicated committee will evaluate all applications, and shortlisted candidates may be invited for an interview as part of the final selection.
• The assessment of your application will be based on the information provided in your scholarship application and in your online application for admission. The panel will review details such as degree results, personal statement and other relevant information.
• Candidates must submit a complete application for their programme as soon as possible and then submit an application for this scholarship in order to be considered. Please note that complete applications for admissions can take up to 4 weeks to be considered by the department, although this duration can vary depending on the time of the year. You should be prepared to wait up to 6 weeks in busy periods.
• Candidates will need to have an unconditional offer for their programme by the time the Scholarship Panel meet. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

Check also:
Free Ongoing Fully Funded Scholarships Guide 2026 (Download Now)

Application Deadline

How To Apply

1. Apply for the LLM Human Rights, Conflict and Justice course.
2. Apply for the scholarship by 12 noon (UK local time) on 8 May 2026.
   • You must apply for this scholarship via the admissions portal. You will need to have applied for a course to get login credentials for this.
   • If you do not see the scholarship you are hoping to apply for within your admissions portal, please double-check you meet the eligibility criteria. Should you have any queries, please contact [email protected].

3. Step three: submit one academic letter of recommendation.

   • Academic references can be submitted as a non-required document when you complete your admissions application for your degree programme. If you have already completed your application for admission, please email your reference to [email protected] instead.

For more details, visit SOAS Scholarship webpage