Hyundai Motor Group Scholarship 2026 SOAS University of London

The Hyundai Motor Group Scholarship 2026 is offered by SOAS University of London in the United Kingdom to support outstanding students from Africa pursuing postgraduate studies. The scholarship is available for Master’s, MPhil, and PhD programmes starting in the 2026/27 academic session.

The Hyundai Motor Scholarship at SOAS covers full tuition fees and provides an annual living stipend of £22,780 to support living and study-related expenses. The programme is designed to nurture academic talent from Africa and cultivate experts who can contribute to sustainable development across the continent.

Hyundai Motor Group offers five scholarships at SOAS University of London with the aim of empowering students to create meaningful change and develop solutions to global challenges. The scholarship also supports long-term collaboration models for the next generation of African leaders. IELTS is not required.

Scholarship Summary

• Host Country: United Kingdom
• Study Abroad: Study in UK
• Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
• Eligible Countries: African Countries
• Reward: Full Scholarship | £22,780 Living Stipend per year
• IELTS: Not Required
• Deadline: April 25, 2026

To be considered for the Hyundai Motor Group Scholarship 2026 at SOAS University of London, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Be an African national and a resident of Africa
• Be a fee-paying international applicant
• Be applying for programmes starting in the 2026/27 academic year
• Be in the top academic rank, as demonstrated by references and academic transcripts
• Applicants for the MA scholarship must possess or expect to be awarded an international equivalent to a first-class honours degree from a UK university
• Applicants for the MPhil or PhD scholarship must possess or expect to be awarded an international equivalent to a master’s degree with distinction from a UK university
• Applicants with a UK 2:1 or equivalent may also apply but will not be given preference
• Have applied to SOAS, although receipt of an admission offer is not required by the scholarship deadline
• Meet the English language condition of the SOAS offer of admission, if applicable

The Hyundai Motor Group Scholarship 2026 provides comprehensive financial and academic support, including:

• For Master’s students, full tuition fee coverage, with any remaining amount from the total award of £27,730 paid as a stipend to support living costs
• For PhD students, full tuition fee coverage for three years, payment of the writing-up fee for the fourth year, and an annual stipend of £22,780 paid in termly instalments
• Access to exclusive Hyundai-led networking events and seminars
• Opportunities for post-study alumni engagement
• Eligibility to apply for the Junior Internship Program at SOAS

To apply for the Hyundai Motor Group Scholarship 2026 at SOAS University of London, interested and qualified candidates should follow the steps below:

• Visit the official SOAS Scholarship webpage
• Apply for a Master’s, MPhil, or PhD degree programme at the University of London
• Complete and submit the Hyundai Motor Group Scholarship application form by 12:00 pm UK local time on April 25, 2026
• The scholarship shortlisting and awarding process is expected to be completed from June at the earliest
• Successful applicants will be contacted first, and all unsuccessful candidates will be notified once awards have been fully allocated