If you are an American student with a passion for international studies in the UK, the John Loiello AFSOAS FISHL Scholarship 2025 at SOAS University of London could be your gateway to a transformative educational experience. This prestigious, fully-funded scholarship provides full tuition and accommodation, enabling you to pursue your academic dreams in the United Kingdom. Applications are now open! And here's everything you need to know.
John Loiello AFSOAS FISHL Scholarship Overview
Host Country: United Kingdom
Host Institution: SOAS University of London
Study Level: Taught Master's degree
Duration: One year
Funding: Fully Funded
Application Deadline: February 7, 2025
The John Loiello AFSOAS FISHL Scholarship is a prestigious, fully-funded scholarship offered by the American Friends of SOAS (AFSOAS) in collaboration with the International Student House (ISH). Named after John Loiello, a founding Board member and benefactor of AFSOAS, this scholarship provides an American student with the opportunity to study a full-time, one-year taught Master's program at SOAS University of London.
Scholarship Benefits
Participants in the John Loiello AFSOAS FISHL Scholarship program enjoy several benefits, including:
Full Tuition Coverage: The scholarship covers the full tuition fees for the one-year Master's program.
Accommodation: Generously provided by the International Student House (ISH), the accommodation includes a standard single room with shared bathroom and kitchen facilities, and free brunch at weekends.
Life-Changing Opportunity: A chance to study at SOAS, a renowned institution in London, and gain valuable international experience.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the John Loiello AFSOAS FISHL Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
Residency: Must be ordinarily resident in the United States of America.
Education: Must have graduated from a US high school and obtained an undergraduate degree at a US College or University.
GPA: Must have an unweighted GPA of at least 3.50 in their undergraduate degree.
Financial Need: Must be able to demonstrate financial need.
Intentions: Must provide clear intentions of how they would plan to give back to SOAS as a student and alum.
Admission: Must have an unconditional or conditional offer to study for a full-time, one-year taught Master's program at SOAS by the time of the scholarship panel stage.
Application Procedure
To apply for the John Loiello AFSOAS FISHL Scholarship, follow these steps:
1. Search and Apply for Your Program:
Find guidance on how to apply for your program and what makes a complete application by navigating to this webpage. You can also check the webpage of Postgraduate Taught Courses to learn more about the available study programs that fit your educational interests.
2. Apply for the Scholarship:
Submit your scholarship application by 12:00 PM (midday UK local time) on February 7, 2025, via the online scholarship application form.
3. Assessment:
The assessment will be based on the information in your scholarship application and your admission application to study at SOAS. Selectors will look at undergraduate GPA, financial need, statement of intent, and other relevant information.
4. Notification:
The scholarship shortlisting and awarding period is expected to be completed by the end of April 2025. Successful candidates will be contacted first, and once all awards have been allocated, the unsuccessful candidates will be notified.
🗓️ Application Deadline: February 7, 2025
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