The John Loiello Scholarship: A Gateway for American Students to SOAS University of London

The John Loiello Scholarship: A Life-Changing Opportunity for U.S. Students at SOAS University of London

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Overview of John Loiello Scholarship
What the Scholarship Covers
Eligible Programmes
Eligibility Criteria
Assessment Process
Application Instructions and Key Dates

The John Loiello Scholarship, an esteemed opportunity for American students, has been reinstated for the 2025-26 academic year, thanks to the generous support of a private donor and International Student House (ISH). Established by the American Friends of SOAS (AFSOAS) in honour of alumnus John Loiello, this scholarship offers a unique chance to pursue a full-time, one-year taught Master's degree programme at the prestigious SOAS University of London.

What the Scholarship Covers

The John Loiello Scholarship is designed to alleviate the financial burden of studying abroad, providing recipients with comprehensive support:

Tuition Fees: Full coverage for the entire duration of the Master's programme, allowing students to focus solely on their academic journey.
Accommodation: Provided by International Student House (ISH), recipients will receive a standard single room with shared bathroom and kitchen facilities. Additionally, free brunch on weekends ensures that students have a comfortable and enriching living experience.

Eligible Programmes

This scholarship is open to any full-time, one-year taught Master's programme at SOAS University of London. Please note that part-time and two-year courses are not eligible for consideration.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the John Loiello Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Hold an unconditional or conditional offer for a full-time, one-year taught Master's programme at SOAS by the scholarship panel stage.
Have not previously earned a Master's degree.
Be a U.S. resident with a high school and undergraduate degree from institutions in the United States.
Maintain an unweighted GPA of at least 3.50 from their undergraduate degree.
Demonstrate a genuine financial need.
Clearly articulate their intentions to contribute to the SOAS community both as a student and in their future professional life.

Assessment Process

Applications will undergo a rigorous review by a Selection Panel consisting of three academic members. The key aspects of the application will be assessed as follows:

Undergraduate GPA: Academic excellence remains a central criterion.
Demonstrated financial need: The scholarship is intended to support those who require financial assistance.
Statement of intent: The panel will assess the applicant's vision for contributing to the SOAS community during and after their studies.

Applicants are encouraged to provide information they are comfortable with, keeping in mind the confidentiality of their application.

Application Instructions

To apply for the John Loiello Scholarship, follow these steps:

Submit an online application for your chosen programme at SOAS as early as possible. Note that processing your admission application may take up to four weeks, or longer during peak periods.
Complete a separate electronic application for the scholarship itself.

Key Dates

Application Deadline: 7 February 2025, at 12:00 PM (midday UK local time).
Notification of Results: Successful candidates will be contacted by the end of April 2025.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Scholarship at Uniplus Global to apply