Apply for Fully Funded Scholarship at University of London in the UK. The deadline for this application is 6th August 2021.

Scholarship Description:

SOAS Postgraduate Diploma in Asian Art alumni, Gretchen Welch and Ida Chow, set up the Dr Heather Elgood Scholarship in 2018 to honor their teacher and friend, Dr Hettie Elgood, MBE, Founder and Director Emerita of the Postgraduate Diploma in Asian Art. Additionally, they hope that those who study under this scholarship will go on to contribute to the course by lecturing or tutoring in the future, or by promoting the study of Asian art through other platforms. Likewise, this is the third year the Scholarship has been offered, which has been made possible by an anonymous further donation.

Candidate Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must provide a personal statement stating why they wish to take this program and how this scholarship will make a difference to them.
• Applicants must explain their eligibility in a separate statement of financial need.

Scholarship Application Procedure

Please apply for the Dr Heather Elgood scholarship by downloading the application form and returning a completed scanned copy to [email protected]. You must also submit following for Fully Funded Scholarship in the UK:

• A personal statement
• Also, a separate statement of financial need
• Transcripts from your undergraduate degree (and any further degrees)
• Likewise, evidence of proficiency in English language (where applicable)
• Additionally, a recently submitted piece of academic work at least 1000 words in length; or equivalent piece of writing from a professional context. If you have not recently submitted a piece of academic work please produce a new piece of writing on an art historical topic of your choosing at approximately 1000 words in length.
• A copy of the picture page of your passport
• Furthermore, two references providing an opinion on your suitability for this program of study. Academic references are preferred, but one professional reference is acceptable. Also, two professional references can be provided if you have been out of academia for more than five years.