The Hyundai Motor Group Scholarship is a fully funded postgraduate scholarship designed specifically for students from Africa.
The program supports outstanding African students who want to pursue Master’s or PhD degrees at SOAS University of London.
The initiative aims to:
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Develop future leaders in Africa
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Encourage research and innovation
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Promote sustainable development solutions for African societies
The scholarship reflects Hyundai Motor Group’s commitment to building partnerships and investing in Africa’s human capital.
About SOAS University of London
Before diving deeper into the scholarship, let’s briefly explore the host institution.
SOAS University of London is one of the world’s leading universities for the study of:
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Development Studies
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Economics and Finance
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Law and Politics
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Anthropology and Social Sciences
The university is well known for its focus on Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.
Students studying here benefit from:
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Global research networks
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World-class faculty
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Diverse international student communities
Benefits of the Hyundai Motor Group Scholarship
Winning this scholarship comes with significant financial and professional advantages.
1. Full Tuition Coverage
The scholarship covers the entire tuition fee for the selected program.
2. Generous Living Stipend
Master’s students receive funding valued at approximately £27,730, which covers tuition and provides a stipend if fees are lower.
PhD scholars receive:
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Full tuition coverage for three years
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Funding for the writing-up year
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Annual stipend of about £22,780.
3. Networking Opportunities
Scholars gain access to:
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Networking events
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Seminars hosted by Hyundai Motor Group
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Professional collaboration opportunities
4. Internship Opportunities
Students may also participate in a Junior Internship Program, providing international work experience.
Eligible Study Programs
The scholarship supports postgraduate programs at SOAS.
Eligible programs include:
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One-year full-time Master’s degrees
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Full-time PhD research degrees
Priority is often given to students applying to programs within:
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Development Studies
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Economics and Finance
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Law
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Anthropology
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Politics and related fields
Who Can Apply?
The scholarship is designed for African students with strong academic records.
Applicants must:
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Be citizens of an African country
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Be ordinarily resident in Africa
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Be applying for a program starting in 2026/2027
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Be an international fee-paying student
The scholarship focuses on nurturing African talent and leadership potential.
Step-by-Step Application Process
Applying for the scholarship involves two main stages.
Step 1: Apply for a Degree Program
First, you must apply for a postgraduate program at SOAS University of London.
This step allows you to receive login credentials for the application portal.
Step 2: Apply for the Scholarship
Once you have applied for admission:
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Log in to the admissions portal
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Select the Hyundai Motor Group Scholarship
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Complete the scholarship application form
Make sure to upload all required documents before submitting.
Application Deadline
The application deadline for the 2026/2027 Hyundai Motor Group Scholarship is:
25 April 2026
Applicants must submit their scholarship application before 12 noon (UK time).
Late applications are not accepted.
For enquiries regarding your:
- programme application procedure, please email mastersadmissions@soas.ac.uk
- programme application procedure, please email dsadmissions@soas.ac.uk
- Scholarship Application Procedure: please email scholarships@soas.ac.uk
