William Ross Murray Scholarship at University of London, 2019/2020

William Ross Murray Scholarship Invitation: Applications are currently ongoing for the William Ross Murray Scholarship for Students in Developing Countries University of London. Interested students can see the details and apply if eligible.

William Ross Murray Scholarship Details and FAQs

The William Ross Murray Scholarship is a joint initiative with International Students House (ISH). SOAS will cover the cost of tuition fees at the Overseas rate and ISH will provide free accommodation. The scholarship also provides a small contribution in food vouchers. There is one William Ross Murray Scholarship available.

When is the application deadline?

20th February 2019 at 16:00 (UK Local time)

Is the scholarship/opportunity offered annually?

Yes

Which countries are eligible for the scholarship?

Developing countries

In which host country will the awardees be studying?

UK

Field of Study

Full-time LLM

What is the category of this opportunity?

Masters

How do I know if I’m eligible for the scholarship?

• Must be domiciled in a developing country.
• Possess a good honours degree, preferably first class, from a UK institution or overseas equivalent.
• Have an unconditional offer of admission to pursue the full-time LLM at SOAS by the scholarship application deadline.  If your offer is conditional, please ensure you meet the conditions and receive an unconditional offer by the deadline.

How are selections made?

• Candidates will be assessed on academic merit by a Selection Panel.
• 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.
• Successful candidates will be notified by end-June.  If you have not heard from us by end-June, you should assume that your application was unsuccessful.

How many scholarship awards are available?

1

What are the benefits of the scholarship?

Tuition, Meal and Living expenses

What is the duration of the scholarship?

Duration of Masters programme

How to Apply for the Programme

Applicants must submit a COMPLETE on-line application for admission.

Applicants must have an unconditional offer of admission to the full-time LLM at SOAS by the scholarship application deadline. 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 online application for admission.  Please note that complete application 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. It is recommended to apply for the programme about six weeks BEFORE the scholarship deadline (that is, by 9 January 2018).

You must apply for this scholarship via the on-line application form which opens HERE on the 23rd January 2019. Apply for the scholarship by 16:00 (UK Local time) on 20 February 2019.

Scholarship Webpage

About University of London

The University of London is a collegiate and a federal research university located in London, England. The University was incorporated originally by royal charter in 1836 and is, at present, incorporated by royal charter granted in 1863. It is now governed by the University of London Act 1994 and by the Statutes made under it. The university currently consists of 18 constituent colleges, nine research institutes and a number of central bodies. The collegiate university houses the second-oldest medical school in London, and was the first to admit women as degree candidates in the United Kingdom and also the first to appoint a female as its Vice Chancellor in the United Kingdom.