BISHWA BANGLA SCHOLARSHIPS AT SOAS
Scholarship Region
West Bengal
Scholarship For
Post Graduate
Last Date
25/02/2025
Scholarship Amount
4,057,385
Scholarship Type
Private
Scholarship Fields
Other
Scholarship General Information
SOAS, University of London invites applications for Bishwa Bangla Scholarships at SOAS, UK from graduate students of West Bengal. This scholarship aims to support the study of ordinary residents in the State of West Bengal, India. Selected students will get a scholarship worth GBP 39,540.
Eligibility Criteria
1. Must be ordinarily resident in West Bengal, India.
2. Must be eligible to pay fees at the overseas rate.
3. Applicants must have an offer of admission to the full-time MA South Asian Area Studies by the scholarship application deadline.
4. Please note that most scholarships do not cover funding or even allow for Pre-sessionals. Please check the wording of your scholarship offer carefully to see if you are eligible for a Pre-sessional course or whether you need to achieve SOAS direct entry scores by the deadline specified in your scholarship terms and conditions.
5. The scholarship cannot be held along with any other major scholarship or studentship.
Award Amount
The total value of the Bishwa Bangla scholarship is £39,540 (40,57,385 Rupees). The Master's scholarships are for one year only.
No. of Scholarships Available
There are two Bishwa Bangla scholarships available for master's degree programs.
Important Dates
Summary | Tentative Date |
Last date to apply | Feb 20 |
Application Fee
a. The scholarship cannot be held along with any other major scholarship or studentship.
b. Successful candidates will be notified by the end of June. If an applicant has not heard from the university by the end of June, he/she should assume that his/her application was unsuccessful.
c. It is recommended to apply for the program about six weeks before the scholarship deadline.
Application Procedure
Follow the steps below to apply for the scholarship:
Step 1: Click on the link and read the complete details on the application procedure and apply for the programme.
Step 2: Once the applicant has an offer of admission, click on the link and fill in the scholarship application form.
Step 3: Upload the required documents.
Step 4: Submit the application.
Selection Process
1. Candidates will be assessed on academic merit by an Advisory Panel consisting of at least three academic members.
2. The assessment of your application will be based on the information provided in your scholarship application and in your on-line admission application for admission. Selectors will be looking at the degree results and also at academic references, statement and other relevant information.
Contact Details
For inquiries, please contact the Scholarships Department:
Email: scholarships@soas.ac.uk
Telephone: +44 (0)20 7074 5094/5091
For more information: Click here
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