The Cultures of Resistance Network Foundation and the
American Friends of SOAS, University of London
(AFSOAS), invite applications for postgraduate
scholarships from applicants from countries that have
been affected by wars and extreme poverty.
Security conditions permitting, scholars are expected to
return to their home countries to apply their knowledge
and skills for the betterment of their societies. In the
case of refugees or those fearing repression and
censorship in their home countries, they expect that they
will seek employment/work/study abroad toward the
aim of improving the future of their home country and
that of its citizens.
Worth of Award
Two Cultures of Resistance Scholarships will be
available in 2014/15.
Each scholarship is valued at £24,000 in total. Fees
will be deducted from this amount and the
remainder will be used toward maintenance.
In addition, each scholar will benefit from a 20%
reduction in their tuition fees and one Cultures of
Resistance Scholar every year will benefit from free
student accommodation at International Students
House (ISH).
Eligibility Eligible Programmes: The following full-time
programmes are eligible:
MSc Development Studies with special reference to
Central Asia
MSc Globalisation and Development
MSc Migration, Mobility and Development
MSc Violence, Conflict and Development
MSc Development Economics
MSc Political Economy of Development
MA International and Comparative Legal Studies
MA Dispute and Conflict Resolution
MA Environmental Law and Sustainable
Development
MA Human Rights Law
MA International Law
MA Law, Development and Globalisation
LLM Dispute and Conflict Resolution
LLM Environmental Law
LLM Human Rights, Conflict and Justice
LLM International Law
Part-time programmes are not eligible.
Candidate Criteria
Although priority will be given to students from
Afghanistan, Burma, the Democratic Republic of
Congo (DRC), Iraq, Kashmir, Kurdistan, the
Palestinian Territories (West Bank and Gaza), Sierra
Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Tibet,
Western Sahara, and West Papua, the scholarship
program is open to students from the following
countries/territories:
Afghanistan, Algeria, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Bahrain,
Bangladesh, Bir Tawil, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Burma/
Myanmar, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Central African
Republic, Chad, Chechen Republic, Colombia, Cote
d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti,
East Timor, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea,
Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Gaza, Golan Heights, Georgia,
Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Iran, Iraq, Kashmir, Kazakhstan,
Kenya, Kosovo, Kurdistan, Kyrgyz Republic, Lebanon,
Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritania, Mexico,
Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, North Korea, Pakistan, Philippines,
Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa,
South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, Tajikistan, Tibet,
Uganda, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, West Bank, West
Papua, Western Sahara, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Candidates must hold (or be expected to obtain) a
good honours degree, preferably first class, from a
UK institution or overseas equivalent.
Candidates must have an offer of admission to
pursue a full time eligible programme by the
scholarship closing date of 20 March 2014
Applicants must meet the English language
condition of their offer of admission to study at
SOAS as soon as possible but no later than 1 June
2014. If your offer is conditional on English, please
arrange your English test and ensure you meet the
English requirements as soon as possible.
Candidate Assessment
Candidates will be assessed on academic merit by
an Advisory Panel, consisting of three academic
members.
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.
On your intention to pursue careers that, among
other things, promote universal human rights,
international law, equal justice for all, and the
enrichment of civil society and robust grassroots
democracy.
How to Apply You should follow two steps:
STEP 1: Applicants must first submit a COMPLETE
on-line application for admission.
STEP 1: You must apply for this scholarship via the
on-line scholarship application form. (see link
below)
Important: A complete application for admission
includes transcripts, an explanation of the grading
system for any degrees obtained outside of the UK, two
references, CV and a personal statement. The panel will
be considering your scholarship application TOGETHER
with your on-line application for admission. Please note
that complete applications for admission can take up to
4 weeks to be considered by the Department, although
this duration can vary depending on the time of the
year. You should be prepared to wait up to 6 weeks in
busy periods.
Candidates should describe in their personal statement
of their admission application:
How the political situation in your home country,
especially violent conflict, war, poverty, and/or
military occupation, has shaped your experiences
and ambitions in life.
How these experiences have affected your interest in
human rights, social justice, and grassroots
democracy.
What academic and social issues you plan to
explore during your studies at SOAS.
What you hope to do upon completion of your
program at SOAS.
What the most pressing problems are in your home
country and how the pursuit of education at SOAS
in your chosen field would promote human rights,
social justice, equality, and the enrichment of civil
society in your home country.
Deadline
Scholarship Applications must be received no later
than 17:00 (UK local time) on March 20, 2014.
Apply for admission at least 4 weeks before this
scholarship deadline. You are expected to only
submit an application for scholarship after you have
applied for admission
Note that complete applications for admission can
take up to 4 weeks to be considered by the
Department, although this duration can vary
depending on the time of year. You should be
prepared to wait up to 6 weeks in busy periods.
You have questions? Email: scholarships@soas.ac.uk
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