The Hyundai Motor Group, in collaboration with SOAS University of London, is offering five fully funded scholarships for the 2025/26 academic year, aimed at nurturing talent from Africa.
Scholarship Details:
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Number of Scholarships: Five total—four for master’s degree programs and one for doctoral research.
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Coverage:
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Master’s Scholarships: Valued at £27,730, covering full tuition fees. If tuition is less than this amount, the remainder will be provided as a stipend.
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PhD Scholarship: Covers tuition fees for three years of full-time study and the writing-up fee in the fourth year. An annual stipend of £22,780 will be provided, paid in termly installments.
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Additional Benefits: Recipients will be invited to participate in various networking events and seminars hosted by Hyundai Motor Group during and after their studies, fostering long-term collaboration and professional development.
Eligibility Criteria:
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Nationality: Applicants must be nationals of an African country and residents of Africa.
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Academic Qualifications:
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Master’s Applicants: Should possess or expect to be awarded an international equivalent to a first-class honors degree from a UK university. Those with a 2:1 degree may also apply but will not be given preference.
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PhD Applicants: Must have or expect to obtain an international equivalent to a master’s degree with distinction from a UK university. Applicants with a merit may apply but will not be given preference.
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Admission Status: Candidates must have applied to SOAS for a relevant program starting in the 2025/26 academic year. An offer of admission by the scholarship deadline is not required, but applicants must meet the English language requirements of their offer.
Application Process:
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Program Application: Apply for a full-time master’s or research degree program at SOAS University of London.
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Scholarship Application: Complete the online scholarship application form by 12:00 pm (midday) UK local time on April 25, 2025.
The selection process is expected to conclude by June 2025. Successful candidates will be contacted first, followed by notifications to unsuccessful applicants.
For detailed information and to access the application forms, please visit the official SOAS scholarship page.
This scholarship presents a significant opportunity for African students to advance their education and contribute to sustainable development across the continent.
