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CSJR Postgraduate Student Bursary at SOAS University of London 2026

Awarded by School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) University of London

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

MastersPhD

Funding Type

Partial Funding · GBP 5,000 fees waiver

Eligible Courses

Japanese Religions & Buddhist Studies

Eligible Nationalities

Open to all nationals

Can Be Taken At

School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) University of London

Provider

School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) University of London

Last Verified On

03 May 2026 by WeMakeScholars Scholarship Team

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Eligibility Criteria for CSJR Postgraduate Student Bursary at SOAS University of London 2026:

  • Apply for or be admitted to one of the eligible postgraduate programs at SOAS for September 2026 entry.
  • Be pursuing full-time or part-time study in:
    • MA Buddhist Studies (focusing on Japanese Religions and/or Japanese Buddhism)
    • MA Buddhist Studies and Intensive Language (Japanese) (focusing on Japanese Buddhism)
    • MPhil/PhD in Religions (specialising in Japanese Religions)
  • Be of Home or Overseas fee status.
  • Be new admissions only.
  • Provide evidence in their application statement that:
    • Their focus is on Japanese Religions/Japanese Buddhism.
    • They can use sources in Japanese.
  • Meet the English language requirements of their offer (if applicable).
  • Hold or expect to hold the following:
    • MA applicants: First-Class Honours degree or equivalent (2.1 may apply but are less preferred).
    • PhD applicants: First-Class Master’s degree or equivalent (2.1 may apply but are less preferred).

Value of the CSJR Postgraduate Student Bursary at SOAS University of London 2026: 

The bursary provides £5,000 for one academic year, which is applied toward tuition fees; if tuition is already covered by another funding source, the amount may instead be used to support maintenance costs.

Application Process:

Interested applicants must apply through the university scholarship website to be considered for the scholarship.

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  • The deadline of CSJR Postgraduate Student Bursary at SOAS University of London 2026 is Expired.
  • CSJR Postgraduate Student Bursary at SOAS University of London 2026 is offered to Masters, PhD degree.
  • CSJR Postgraduate Student Bursary at SOAS University of London 2026 is offered for Japanese Religions & Buddhist Studies .
  • CSJR Postgraduate Student Bursary at SOAS University of London 2026 is open for: Open to all nationals.
  • CSJR Postgraduate Student Bursary at SOAS University of London 2026 is offered by School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) University of London.
  • CSJR Postgraduate Student Bursary at SOAS University of London 2026 covers Partial Funding, GBP 5,000 fees waiver.