Allan and Nesta Ferguson Scholarships 2026

The Allan and Nesta Ferguson Scholarships are postgraduate scholarships for qualified applicants from low-income or lower-middle-income countries to pursue a Master’s degree at SOAS, University of London. Each scholarship has a total value of £32,500, applied towards tuition fees, with any remainder paid as a stipend; payments do not include maintenance or accommodation costs. Awards are made on academic merit and must be taken up in the 2026/27 academic year.

Tuition fees coverage up to £32,500 and a stipend funded by the scholarship.

Applicants must be residents of low-income or lower-middle-income countries worldwide, hold an undergraduate degree at first-class level, and have applied to SOAS.

Applicants must apply for a Master’s programme at SOAS and then apply for the scholarship via the admissions portal.