Intending to encourage and support the education of students in the UK, the University College London is offering the Dr Mai Yamani Scholarships. The bursary is open for the academic session 2024-2025.
These scholarships are open to overseas/international applicants, with particular emphasis on supporting students from Palestine, Iraq, and Yemen, as well as those from specified ethnic backgrounds. By prioritizing these regions and communities, the program seeks to address socioeconomic disparities and provide equitable opportunities for higher education.SOAS University of London is a federal public research university located in London, England. It was established by royal charter in 1836 as a degree-awarding examination board for students holding King’s College London and other educational institutions. While the member institutions operate independently for most purposes, they remain part of the federal university. The university has around 48,000 distance learning external students and 219,410 campus-based internal students.
SOAS, University of London Information
Established in 1916, SOAS, University of London is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of London (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Privy Council, SOAS, University of London (SOAS) is a small (uniRank enrollment range: 5,000-5,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. SOAS, University of London (SOAS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.
Offered Benefits
Each Dr Mai Yamani Scholarship will provide:
- Full coverage of tuition fees.
- A stipend of up to £17,340 to support living and study costs for selected awardees.
- Accommodation provided by GoodEnough College for one scholarship recipient, along with additional financial support of up to £3,340.
Application Process
To apply for this scholarship, applicants should follow these steps:
- Apply for your chosen postgraduate programme via the online application form provided by SOAS University of London.
- Apply for the Dr Mai Yamani Scholarship via the online application form specifically for the scholarship by the deadline.