Deadline- 31 January 2014
Candidates from around the world are invited to submit applications for Swire Scholarship in Chinese History offered by SOAS, University of London. The goal of this program is to focus on the intensifying encounter – economic or otherwise – between China and the West during the second half of the nineteenth century/early twentieth century.
For applicants classified as Overseas for fee purpose, the total value of the scholarship will be £23,625 per year for up to 3 years subject to satisfactory progress. For applicants classified as Home/EU for fee purposes, the total value of the scholarship will be £15,345 per year for up to 3 years subject to satisfactory progress.
Eligibility & Criteria-
- Open to Home, EU and Overseas students
- Applicants must possess or expect to be awarded a Distinction in their Masters degree. Applicants with a non-UK degree to be adjudged in the top rank by their referees and transcript. Those with a mark of Merit may apply but will not be given preference.
- Applicants must have an offer of admission to a Research programme at SOAS by the time the Selection Panel meets. Please note that complete applications 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. Applicants should be prepared to wait up to 6 weeks in busy periods
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