Overview

The Shapoorji Pallonji Scholarship is a fully funded master’s scholarship available to both Home and Overseas students for the 2026/27 academic year. This scholarship supports students pursuing postgraduate research related to Zoroastrianism from various disciplinary perspectives.

Eligibility

Open to both UK-based and international students
Must hold or expect to receive a first-class honours degree or equivalent
Demonstrate outstanding academic achievement
Must have applied for admission to SOAS before submitting the scholarship application
Meet all English language requirements if applicable
Preference given to candidates with first-class academic performance
Must receive an unconditional offer for the chosen programme prior to scholarship review

Benefits

The scholarship covers:

Full tuition fees
A maintenance stipend for one academic year

It supports students in exploring Zoroastrianism through various fields such as history, linguistics, anthropology, and religious studies.

How to Apply

Step One: Apply for a Master’s Programme
Applicants must first apply for one of the eligible master’s programmes at SOAS.

Step Two: Submit the Scholarship Application
After submitting the programme application, candidates can apply for the scholarship through the SOAS admissions portal.

Programme information is available on the SOAS Taught Master’s Applications page.