Dr Hettie Elgood Scholarship at SOAS London 2026 (Fully Funded)

This prestigious scholarship is open for application and covers full tuition fees for the in-person pathway of the SOAS-Alphawood Postgraduate Diploma in Asian Art and an allowance to cover living costs during term time. The scholarship is open to anyone, anywhere in the world who is not financially able to pursue the course without a full scholarship and stipend.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineMay 24, 2026
• Study LevelMasters
• SponsorSchool of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS)
• City to studyLondon
• School to studySchool of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS)
• Course to studyArt
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

Full tuition fees and living costs allowance.

Requirements

Applicants must:

• Already hold an offer of a place on the SOAS-Alphawood Postgraduate Diploma in Asian Art.
• Possess or expect to be awarded a 2:1 or above, an equivalent non-UK qualification, or equivalent professional experience. Students with a non-UK degree are to be adjudged by their referees and transcript.
• Provide a personal statement stating why they wish to take this programme and how this scholarship will make a difference to them.
• Explain their eligibility in a separate statement of financial need.

International students must demonstrate that they meet SOAS's English language requirements by the 17 July 2026.

Selection Process

• Candidates will be assessed by an Advisory Panel consisting of three members of SOAS staff.
• The panel will be looking at the applicants’ degree results, references, professional experience, supporting statement, writing sample, and other relevant information.
• The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of a combination of academic potential, financial need, and impact of the scholarship on the applicant’s academic and professional development.

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Application Deadline

How To Apply

Please apply for the Dr Hettie Elgood scholarship by submitting the online application form. As part of this form you must also submit:

• A recently submitted piece of academic work at least 1,000 words in length, or equivalent piece of writing from a professional context (i.e., auction or museum catalogue essay). If you have not recently submitted a piece of academic work please produce a new piece of writing on an art historical topic of your choosing at approximately 1,000 words in length (please note that the panel may only review the first 1,000 words).
• Two references providing an opinion on your suitability for this programme of study as a scholarship student. Academic references are preferred, but one professional reference is acceptable. Two professional references can be provided if you have been out of academia for more than 5 years.

Referees can email references directly to Programme Manager Patrick Monger at [email protected] but these must be received by the application deadline.

For more details, visit SOAS Scholarship webpage