CSJR Postgraduate Student Bursary at SOAS University of London 2025

Eligibility Criteria for CSJR Postgraduate Student Bursary at SOAS University of London 2025:

• Apply for or be admitted to one of the eligible postgraduate programs at SOAS for September 2025 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 2025:

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.