Scholarships Officer

Location: Bloomsbury, London

Hours: 35 hours per week

SOAS University of London is the leading Higher Education institution in Europe specialising in the study of Asia, Africa and the Near and Middle East. SOAS University of London is positioned to play a leading role in reimagining higher education globally, with a new strategic plan in place as the basis for the renewal and revitalisation of the School which commits SOAS to both student responsiveness and research intensity. SOAS is moving towards a new model of international partnerships which is responsive to the transnational character of our global challenges.

About the Role

As a key member of the Scholarships Office, the Scholarships Officer will report to the Scholarships Manager will be responsible for delivering high-quality administrative support on all aspects of scholarship management and administration for undergraduate, postgraduate taught, and postgraduate research students. This includes administering internal and external scholarship schemes and delivering a high-quality, student-focused service.

The Scholarships Officer is responsible for administering and coordinating the selection, allocation, and monitoring processes for our scholarships offering, and to deliver a high standard of communication and customer service, with excellent attention to detail. 

This role will also work closely with the Admissions, Marketing, Recruitment, Finance, Advancement, and Fees and Funding teams to ensure we are aligned with processes and the overall recruitment pipeline.  

You can find further information on the key criteria for the role in the Job Description and Person Specification, along with a full list of duties and responsibilities, which can be found on the SOAS website.

About the Department

The Marketing, Student Recruitment and Admissions (MSRA) directorate delivers a professional and responsive service to the University to ensure that student number targets are met by recruiting and admitting well-qualified applicants. This includes development and delivery of exciting marketing campaigns to communicate the values of SOAS and the benefits of studying here, processing applications in an efficient way, and developing ambitious student recruitment strategies for the UK, EU and International markets. 

MSRA is made up of six teams:  

• Marketing  
• Student Recruitment (includes Study Abroad and Scholarships)   
• Admissions  
• Corporate Communications  
• Corporate Events 
• Language Centre 

You can find further information on the key criteria for the role in the Job Description and Person Specification, along with a full list of duties and responsibilities, which can be found on the SOAS website

How to Apply 

Closing date: Sunday 1 February 2026 (11.59pm)

Interviews to be held: 10-12 February 2026 (tentative)

Further information

If you have any questions or require any assistance with regard to the application process, please contact us via the HR Contact Form | SOAS

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