By Nneka Nwogwugwu
Hyundai Motor Group has announced scholarship opportunities for African youths intending to study at the School of Oriental and African Studies (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.
Benefits
• 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 installments.
• 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.
• A junior internship program for master’s students from Africa will also be launched at SOAS, and scholars are welcome to apply for this opportunity in addition.
• There are five Hyundai Motor Group Scholarships available for 2025/26. Four scholarships are available for students beginning a master’s taught degree programme and one scholarship is available for research degree level study.
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.
Candidate criteria
• 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 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 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.
Deadline
April 25th, 2025
How to Apply
Click here to start applying
Hyundai Motor Group is offering scholarships for African students to study at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London, aimed at fostering expertise for sustainable development in Africa and building long-term collaboration models. The scholarships are designed to drive meaningful change and empower students to tackle global challenges. For the 2025/26 academic year, a master’s award will cover full tuition of £27,730, with the excess provided as a stipend, while a PhD award covers tuition for three years plus a 4th year writing fee, along with an annual stipend of £22,780. Recipients will engage in networking events during and after their studies and have intern opportunities at SOAS.
Five Hyundai Motor Group Scholarships are available: four for master’s programs and one for a research degree, specifically encouraging applicants from Development Studies, Economics, Finance, Law, Anthropology, and Politics. The scholarship is open to African nationals residing in Africa, requiring international fee status. Master’s applicants need a first-class honors degree equivalent, while PhD applicants require a master’s degree with distinction from a UK equivalent. English proficiency is necessary, and applicants must apply for admission to SOAS, although an offer is not mandatory by the scholarship deadline.
To apply, candidates must submit their scholarship application online by April 25, 2025, after applying for their chosen program at SOAS. This initiative marks Hyundai’s commitment to nurturing the next generation of change-makers across Africa by providing educational and professional development resources.
