2025 Hyundai Motor Group Scholarships for Africans at SOAS University of London

Hyundai Motor Group is offering five scholarships intended to nurture talent from Africa at SOAS University of London. 

These scholarships aim to cultivate experts for sustainable development in Africa and will continue to establish long-term collaboration models for the next generation of Africa. The scholarships are designed to create meaningful change and empower students to find solutions to global challenges.

Scholarship recipients will be invited to participate in various networking events and seminars hosted by the donor during and after their studies. They will also be able to participate in academic and networking activities as alumni of the Hyundai Motor Group Scholarship.  This network and collaboration model between Hyundai Motor Group and the scholars is designed to support this next generation of changemakers beyond their studies as they apply their expertise to careers across the African continent.

Eligible programmes

• Any full-time (1 year) master’s degree programme beginning in the 2025/26 academic year
• Any full-time research degree programme beginning in the 2025/26 academic year.
• Applicants to courses within the College of Development Studies, Economics and Finance and College of Law, Anthropology and Politics are particularly encouraged to apply.
• Part-time courses and 2-year master’s courses are not eligible.

• Table of Content
• About SOAS University of London
• Hyundai Motor Group Scholarships
• Aim and Benefits of Hyundai Motor Group Scholarships
• Hyundai Motor Group Scholarships Courses
• Requirements for Hyundai Motor Group Scholarships Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About SOAS University of London

SOAS University of London is the leading Higher Education institution in Europe specialising in the study of Asia, Africa and the Near and Middle East. SOAS is a remarkable institution. With our vast repository of knowledge and expertise on our specialist regions, we are uniquely placed to inform and shape current thinking about the economic, political, cultural, security and religious challenges of our world. Our programmes are taught by respected academics engaged in fieldwork and research which influences government policy and the lives of individuals across the globe. SOAS scholars grap... continue reading

Hyundai Motor Group Scholarships

Application Deadline	25 Apr 2025
Country to study	United Kingdom
School to study	SOAS University of London
Type	Postgraduate
Course to study	View courses
Sponsor	SOAS University of London
Gender	Men and Women

Aim and Benefits of Hyundai Motor Group Scholarships

• The value of the 2025/26 master’s award is £27,730 from which tuition fees will be paid in full. If the tuition fee charge is less, the difference will be provided as a stipend. 
• The PhD award will cover tuition fees for three years of full-time study as well as the tuition fee for writing up in a 4th year.  
• An annual stipend (£22,780 in 2025/26) will be provided each year and paid in termly instalments.  

Hyundai Motor Group Scholarships Courses

• Development Studies, Economics and Finance
• Law, Anthropology and Politics

Requirements for Hyundai Motor Group Scholarships Qualification

• This scholarship is open to African nationals who are ordinarily resident in Africa.
• This scholarship is open to International fee paying applicants only.
• New admissions only (programmes starting in 2025/26.
• Applicants for the MA scholarship must possess or expect to be awarded an international equivalent to a first-class honours degree from a UK university. Applicants with a non-UK degree must be in the top rank as evidenced by references and transcripts. Applicants with a 2:1 may also apply but will not be given preference.
• Applicants for the MPhil/PhD scholarship must possess or expect to be awarded with an international equivalent to a master’s degree with distinction from a UK university. Applicants with a non-UK master’s degree must be in the top rank as evidenced by references and transcripts. Applicants with a merit may also apply but will not be given preference.
• Scholarship applicants must have applied to SOAS but are not required to have received an offer of admission by the scholarship deadline. An unconditional offer will need to have been received by the time the selection panel meets to discuss scholarship applications.
• Applicants must meet the English language condition of their offer of admission to study at SOAS, if applicable. If your offer is conditional on English, please arrange your English test and ensure you meet the English requirements as soon as possible.
• Please note that this scholarship does not cover funding for pre-sessional courses.

Application Deadline

April 25, 2025

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to SOAS University of London on forms.office.com to apply

To apply for this scholarship, applicants should follow the following steps:

Step 1: Apply for your programme

• To apply for a master’s degree programme, please see Taught Masters applications.
• To apply for an MPhil/PhD programme, please visit our Doctoral school.
• Guidance for applying to a Research Programme and information on makes a complete application can be found on the How to Apply webpage.

Step 2: Apply for the scholarship 

You must apply for this scholarship by 12:00pm (midday) UK local time on 25 April 2025 via the online application form. 

Notification of results 

The scholarship shortlisting and awarding period is expected to be completed in June at the earliest. Successful candidates will be contacted first, and once all awards have been allocated, unsuccessful candidates will be notified.

For more details, visit SOAS University of London scholarship webpage