SOAS University of London - CSJR Postgraduate Student Bursary in UK, 2020

The Centre for the Study of Japanese Religions is providing CSJR Postgraduate Student Bursary in UK, 2020 to excellent students irrespective of their nationality.

Eligibility for SOAS University of London - CSJR Postgraduate Student Bursary in UK, 2020:

• Candidates applying for SOAS University of London - CSJR Postgraduate Student Bursary in UK, 2020 must have an excellent academic record.
• Japanese Religions / Japanese Buddhism must be given focus by the candidates applying for Taught Masters (MA) which is evidenced by their statement of the admission application.
• Applicants of Taught Masters (MA) and Ph.D. programs must provide evidence of their ability to use sources in Japanese in their statement of the admission application.
• UK/EU and overseas students can apply for the bursary.
• Applicants must hold an offer admission in one of the eligible programs before the deadline.
• Applicants of SOAS University of London - CSJR Postgraduate Student Bursary in UK, 2020 must meet the English language requirements of their offer of admission before 30 June 2020.

Selection criteria:

• Applicants are selected based on the evidence that the applicants' primary focus is in Japanese Religions / Japanese Buddhism and their capability to use sources in Japanese.
• Information provided in the admission application will also be considered for selecting the applicants.
• The statement, academic references, CV, degree results, research proposal (MPhil/Ph.D. applications only)  and other relevant information will also be considered by the selectors.

Documents required:

• Academic transcripts with an explanation of the grading system for degrees obtained outside the UK
• CV
• Personal statement
• Two references
• Research proposal (MPhil/Ph.D. applications only)

Value of SOAS University of London - CSJR Postgraduate Student Bursary in UK, 2020:

• The successful applicants of SOAS University of London - CSJR Postgraduate Student Bursary in UK, 2020 will receive GBP 5,000 for a year of study.
• Part-time students will receive GBP 5,000 over two years.

Deadline for SOAS University of London - CSJR Postgraduate Student Bursary in UK, 2020:

• The last date to apply for SOAS University of London - CSJR Postgraduate Student Bursary in UK, 2020 is 7th May 2020.