Hyundai Motor Group Scholarships 2026/2027 for African Students at SOAS University of London

Applications are now open for the 2026/2027 Hyundai Motor Group Scholarships at SOAS University of London.

Hyundai Motor Group is offering seven fully funded scholarships to outstanding African students pursuing master’s and doctoral degrees. The scholarship aims to nurture future leaders committed to sustainable development across Africa and to build long-term collaboration networks between Africa and global institutions.

Number of Awards

• 6 Master’s Scholarships
• 1 Research (MPhil/PhD) Scholarship

Eligible Programmes

• Any full-time (1 year) Master’s degree programme
• Any full-time Research degree programme (MPhil/PhD)
• Programmes starting in the 2026/27 academic year

Not eligible:

• Part-time programmes
• Two-year master’s programmes
• Pre-sessional courses

Applicants to programmes within the College of Development Studies, Economics and Finance and the College of Law, Anthropology and Politics are particularly encouraged to apply.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

• Be African nationals ordinarily resident in Africa
• Be classified as International fee-paying students
• Be applying for a new admission (starting 2026/27)

Academic Requirements

For Master’s Applicants:

• International equivalent of a First-Class Honours degree (UK)
• Candidates with a 2:1 may apply, but will not receive preference
• Non-UK applicants must demonstrate a top academic ranking via transcripts and references

For MPhil/PhD Applicants:

• International equivalent of a Master’s degree with Distinction
• Candidates with Merit may apply, but will not receive preference
• Non-UK applicants must demonstrate a top academic ranking

Applicants must:

• Have applied to SOAS (an offer is not required by the scholarship deadline)
• Hold an unconditional offer before the selection panel meets
• Meet SOAS English language requirements (if applicable)

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Scholarship Benefits

Master’s Award

• £27,730 total value
• Full tuition fees paid
• Remaining balance provided as stipend (if tuition is lower)

PhD Award

• Full tuition fees for 3 years
• Writing-up year tuition (4th year)
• Annual stipend of £22,780 (2026/27 rate) paid termly

Additional Benefits

• Networking events and seminars hosted by Hyundai Motor Group
• Alumni membership in the Hyundai Scholarship network
• Access to academic and professional collaboration opportunities
• Opportunity to apply for the Junior Internship Program (Master’s students)

This scholarship is designed to support scholars beyond graduation as they contribute to Africa’s development.

Application Process

Step 1: Apply for Admission

Apply for your chosen programme via:

• Taught Master’s: SOAS Master’s Admissions
• MPhil/PhD: SOAS Doctoral School

You must apply for admission before accessing the scholarship application.

Step 2: Apply for the Scholarship

Submit your scholarship application via the SOAS admissions portal by:

25 April 2026 (12 noon UK time)

You must have course login credentials to access the scholarship application.

If the scholarship does not appear in your portal, confirm eligibility or contact:

📧 scholarships@soas.ac.uk

Notification Timeline

• Shortlisting and selection expected by June 2026
• Successful candidates will be contacted first
• Unsuccessful applicants will be notified after all awards are allocated

Why Apply?

The Hyundai Motor Group Scholarship offers:

• Fully funded study in London
• Generous annual stipend
• Access to global networks
• Career-building opportunities
• Long-term alumni collaboration

For African students committed to development, governance, economics, law, and social transformation, this is a prestigious opportunity to study at one of the world’s leading institutions in African and global studies.

Enquiries

Programme applications:

• mastersadmissions@soas.ac.uk
• dsadmissions@soas.ac.uk

Scholarship enquiries:

• scholarships@soas.ac.uk

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