American Friends of SOAS (AFSOAS)

12/06/2024

The 2025-2026 John Loiello AFSOAS / FISHL Scholarship opportunity for one full-time taught Master's student is NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS thru February 7, 2025! This award, named after alumnus John Loiello, covers tuition fees in full + accommodation provided by the International Students House (ISH). To-date, there have been 8 recipients of this generous award -- please help spread the word or consider applying today!

https://www.soas.ac.uk/study/student-life/finance/scholarships/john-loiello-afsoas-fishl-scholarship

12/03/2024

While it may technically now be December, it's still not too late to make your end-of-year contribution to the SOAS Scholarship Fund...

SOAS has committed to investing half of their annual surplus to specifically fund scholarships. But with nearly 1,000 scholarship applications received annually, they cannot keep up with demand. Regardless of circumstance, no student should experience financial hardship while studying. When you give to scholarships, you help keep the brightest talent at SOAS. Make your gift today to support student scholarships, you can change a life.

Giving November is a month-long celebration of the spirit of SOAS, the intellectual curiosity and diversity of thought our students, staff and alumni bring to this community.

12/02/2024

Friends in NYC - please join us for our SOAS Alumni Holiday Mixer on Wednesday, December 11th from 6-8pm at The Dead Rabbit (30 Water Street) to connect with fellow alumni, celebrate the holiday season, and support the SOAS Scholarship Fund (https://www.soas.ac.uk/about/giving-soas/giving-scholarships). We look forward to seeing you there!

10/24/2024

Seattle Alumni and Friends! Join us on Sunday, December 8th for a kaffe and rugbrod at the National Nordic Museum for a holiday meet & greet. Includes a museum tour. RSVP on the SOAS Alumni Seattle group chat (https://chat.whatsapp.com/H7QWoHwF51b5nsM4shy1Jo) or send an email to [email protected]. We hope to see you there!

https://www.afsoas.org/events

02/04/2024

https://www.soas.ac.uk/study/student-life/finance/scholarships/john-loiello-scholarship

And we are back!! Details of the John Loiello Scholarship for the 2024-2025 academic year are now available on the SOAS website (*application deadline is February 29th). This Scholarship will give one American student the life-changing opportunity to study a full-time, one-year taught Master's programme at SOAS in London. This award covers tuition fees in full, and accommodation is generously provided by the International Students House (ISH). Apply now and help spread the word!

09/20/2023

SOAS Director Professor Adam Habib was delighted to welcome alumni in San Francisco on Monday to the Asian Art Museum to enjoy an evening of fruitful conversation and art appreciation.

Thank you to everyone that attended and we hope to see you soon!

08/28/2023

SOAS Director Professor Adam Habib and Shona Aitken, Head of Advancement, are hosting Alumni Receptions in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Washington D.C., New York City, and Boston in September & early October. Visit our website for more details and to register for these free events! https://www.afsoas.org/events

08/25/2023

Curious about the success of the current SOAS strategic plan? Interested in hearing more about SOAS’ vision to create equitable partnerships with universities in the Global South?

Join SOAS Director Professor Adam Habib and Shona Aitken, Head of Advancement, at one of five Alumni Receptions happening across the USA in late September and early October.

RSVP here for a reception near you:
- San Francisco (18th September)
- Los Angeles (21st September)
- Washington DC (25th September)
- New York (28th September)
- Boston (2nd October)

https://www.soas.ac.uk/about/news/alumni-receptions-be-hosted-soas-across-usa-director-professor-adam-habib?fbclid=IwAR0PDuuOVIeN3M9OA43OPh5oWb9jxt3E6bavVi0ROeekxoUb-X9O32ltpdg

Open to all alumni and distance learning students, the receptions will be an opportunity to meet Director Professor Adam Habib and reflect on the progress of SOAS’ strategic vision over the last year.

04/18/2023

Feeling nostalgic about your time in London? Consider signing up for a SOAS University of London Academic Summer School course. Alumni receive a 20% discount (and up to a further 20% off of future postgraduate fees for those interested in further study!). Course options include Art & Authority in Japan, Green Finance, Anthropology of Sustainability, Yoga & Meditation, and many more!

Academic Summer School (credit-bearing) at SOAS University of London