LONDON SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is one of the world's leading social science universities, renowned for its rigorous academic programs, cutting-edge research, and its influential role in global economics, politics, sociology, law, and international relations. Established in 1895, LSE has built a global reputation for its world-class faculty and diverse student body. Located in the heart of London, the university offers a unique environment for students to engage with critical issues affecting the world today, from economics and finance to politics and human rights. LSE's commitment to shaping future leaders, policy makers, and experts in their fields makes it one of the most prestigious institutions for studying social sciences worldwide.


Scholarship


SCHOLARSHIPS:

Undergraduate Scholarships:

UK (Home) Students

1.  Bursary

  • Eligibility: Available to UK students with Home fee status, awarded based on household income.​
  • Stipend: The amount varies depending on household income; specific figures are provided upon assessment.​

2.  Discretionary Bursary

  • Eligibility: For UK students facing exceptional financial need.​
  • Stipend: The amount varies based on individual circumstances.​

3. Care Experienced and Estranged Student Bursary

  • Eligibility: For students who are care-experienced or estranged from their families.​
  • Stipend: Provides additional financial support; specific amounts are determined based on need.​

4. Golden Scholarship

  • Eligibility: For female UK students who are the first in their family to attend university.​
  • Stipend: Specific stipend details are provided upon assessment.​

International Students

1.  Undergraduate Support Scheme

  • Eligibility: For international students who do not have sufficient funds to meet all costs of study.​
  • Stipend: The amount varies based on individual financial need.​

2. Uggla Family Scholars Programme

  • Eligibility: Open to both UK and international students across all undergraduate programs.​
  • Stipend: International students receive a total of £31,219 per year, which includes:​
    • Tuition Fee Award: £13,122 per year.​
    • Maintenance Stipend: £17,545 per year.​
    • Travel Award: £552 per year.​

3. Beacon Scholarship

  • Eligibility: For students from Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, or Zambia with an offer of admission to any  undergraduate program.​
  • Stipend: Provides £24,000 for three years of full-time study.​

4. Pestalozzi International Scholarship

  • Eligibility: For international students who have been sponsored by Pestalozzi International to complete their further education.​
  • Stipend: Covers full tuition fees and living costs.​

Application Process

  • Deadline for Home Students: June 2, 2025.​
  • Deadline for Overseas Students: April 25, 2025.​
  • Required Documents:
    • UCAS Application Form
    • One Academic Reference
    • Supporting Documents: Varies depending on the scholarship; typically includes financial documentation and personal statements.​
  • Application Form: Available on the  website.

Graduate Scholarships:

Graduate Support Scheme (GSS)

  • Eligibility: Open to all applicants for diploma and taught master's study, with exceptions for specific modular or executive programmes.​
  • Stipend: Awards cover 100% of the funding shortfall as calculated by the Graduate Financial Support application. ​

Taught Master's Scholarship for International Students

  • Eligibility: Available to international students from India, Europe (including Eastern Europe), and Latin America, intending to reside in these regions after completing their studies.​
  • Stipend: One award available, providing £41,666 towards tuition fees and living costs. ​

 Master's Awards (LMAs)

  • Eligibility: For candidates whose financial need exceeds the Graduate Support Scheme, based on information provided in the Graduate Financial Support Application.​
  • Stipend: Amounts vary annually and are determined based on individual financial need. ​

AKO Master's Scholarships

  • Eligibility: Available for specific MSc programmes, including MSc in Behavioural Science, MSc in Organisational and Social Psychology, MSc in Societal and Environmental Psychology, MSc in Social and Cultural Psychology, and MSc in Social and Public Communication.​
  • Stipend: Two scholarships covering full tuition fees and providing a maintenance stipend; eight scholarships covering full tuition fees only. ​

Access to Education Graduate Scholarships

  • Eligibility: For asylum seekers, refugees, or individuals with humanitarian protection status.​
  • Stipend: Covers tuition fees and up to £14,400 in maintenance costs. ​

Application Process

  • Deadline: The deadline for submission of the Graduate Financial Support Application for students commencing study at  in the 2025/26 academic year is 6 May 2025 (17:00 UK time). ​
  • Required Documents: Applicants must have received a conditional or unconditional offer of study at  and have successfully submitted a Graduate Financial Support Application.​

 

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Eligibility criteria


ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION 

Undergraduate Eligibility criteria:

Eligibility Requirements

Home (UK) Students

  • Academic Qualifications: Typically, a 2:1 undergraduate degree (or equivalent) from a recognized institution.
  • English Language Proficiency: Generally, no additional proof required if the degree was taught in English.

Overseas (International) Students

  • Academic Qualifications: Admission requirements vary by country. For instance, applicants from the United States are generally expected to have:
    • A bachelor's degree with a GPA of 3.3–3.7 on a 4.0 scale, depending on the programme.
    • For law-related programmes, a Juris Doctor (JD) degree with a GPA of 3.5/4.0 is typically required.
    • For Indian students, a bachelor's degree with a minimum of 60–70% is usually required, depending on the programme.
  • English Language Proficiency: Must demonstrate proficiency through tests like IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent, unless their education was conducted in English.

Tuition Fees (2025/26 Academic Year)

  • Home (UK) Students: Tuition fees are approximately £9,535 per year.
  • Overseas (International) Students: Tuition fees vary by programme. For example, the General Course (Study Abroad Programme) has a flat fee of £28,100 per year, regardless of nationality or residence.
  • Living Expenses: Estimated at £1,300 to £1,400 per month, including accommodation, travel, food, laundry, study costs, and other personal expenses.

Required Documents

  • Application Form: Completed online
  • Academic Transcripts: Official records of previous studies.
  • Degree Certificates: Proof of previous qualifications.
  • English Language Proficiency Test Results: If applicable.
  • Personal Statement: A written statement outlining your motivation and suitability for the chosen programme.
  • References: Two academic references.
  • Application Assessment Fee: A non-refundable fee paid at the time of application.

 

Graduate Eligibility:

Eligibility Requirements

Academic Qualifications

  • Home (UK) Students: Typically, a 2:1 undergraduate degree (or equivalent) from a recognized institution.
  • Overseas (International) Students: Admission requirements vary by country. For instance, applicants from the United States are generally expected to have:
    • A bachelor's degree with a GPA of 3.3–3.7 on a 4.0 scale, depending on the programme.
    • For law-related programmes, a Juris Doctor (JD) degree with a GPA of 3.5/4.0 is typically required.
    • For Indian students, a bachelor's degree with a minimum of 60–70% is usually required, depending on the programme.

English Language Proficiency

  • Home Students: Generally, no additional proof required if the degree was taught in English.
  • Overseas Students: Must demonstrate proficiency through tests like IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent, unless their education was conducted in English.

Tuition Fees (2025/26 Academic Year)

  • Home (UK) Students: Tuition fees are approximately £9,535 per year.
  • Overseas (International) Students: Tuition fees vary by programme. For example, the General Course (Study Abroad Programme) has a flat fee of £28,100 per year, regardless of nationality or residence.
  • Living Expenses: Estimated of about £1,300 to £1,400 per month, including accommodation, travel, food, laundry, study costs, and other personal expenses.

Required Documents

  • Application Form: Completed online via the
  • Academic Transcripts: Official records of previous studies.
  • Degree Certificates: Proof of previous qualifications.
  • English Language Proficiency Test Results: If applicable.
  • Personal Statement: A written statement outlining your motivation and suitability for the chosen programme.
  • References: Two academic references.
  • Application Assessment Fee: A non-refundable fee paid at the time of application.

 

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SCHOLARSHIPS:

Undergraduate Scholarships:

UK (Home) Students

1.  Bursary

  • Eligibility: Available to UK students with Home fee status, awarded based on household income.​
  • Stipend: The amount varies depending on household income; specific figures are provided upon assessment.​

2.  Discretionary Bursary

  • Eligibility: For UK students facing exceptional financial need.​
  • Stipend: The amount varies based on individual circumstances.​

3. Care Experienced and Estranged Student Bursary

  • Eligibility: For students who are care-experienced or estranged from their families.​
  • Stipend: Provides additional financial support; specific amounts are determined based on need.​

4. Golden Scholarship

  • Eligibility: For female UK students who are the first in their family to attend university.​
  • Stipend: Specific stipend details are provided upon assessment.​

International Students

1.  Undergraduate Support Scheme

  • Eligibility: For international students who do not have sufficient funds to meet all costs of study.​
  • Stipend: The amount varies based on individual financial need.​

2. Uggla Family Scholars Programme

  • Eligibility: Open to both UK and international students across all undergraduate programs.​
  • Stipend: International students receive a total of £31,219 per year, which includes:​
    • Tuition Fee Award: £13,122 per year.​
    • Maintenance Stipend: £17,545 per year.​
    • Travel Award: £552 per year.​

3. Beacon Scholarship

  • Eligibility: For students from Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, or Zambia with an offer of admission to any  undergraduate program.​
  • Stipend: Provides £24,000 for three years of full-time study.​

4. Pestalozzi International Scholarship

  • Eligibility: For international students who have been sponsored by Pestalozzi International to complete their further education.​
  • Stipend: Covers full tuition fees and living costs.​

Application Process

  • Deadline for Home Students: June 2, 2025.​
  • Deadline for Overseas Students: April 25, 2025.​
  • Required Documents:
    • UCAS Application Form
    • One Academic Reference
    • Supporting Documents: Varies depending on the scholarship; typically includes financial documentation and personal statements.​
  • Application Form: Available on the  website.

Graduate Scholarships:

Graduate Support Scheme (GSS)

  • Eligibility: Open to all applicants for diploma and taught master's study, with exceptions for specific modular or executive programmes.​
  • Stipend: Awards cover 100% of the funding shortfall as calculated by the Graduate Financial Support application. ​

Taught Master's Scholarship for International Students

  • Eligibility: Available to international students from India, Europe (including Eastern Europe), and Latin America, intending to reside in these regions after completing their studies.​
  • Stipend: One award available, providing £41,666 towards tuition fees and living costs. ​

 Master's Awards (LMAs)

  • Eligibility: For candidates whose financial need exceeds the Graduate Support Scheme, based on information provided in the Graduate Financial Support Application.​
  • Stipend: Amounts vary annually and are determined based on individual financial need. ​

AKO Master's Scholarships

  • Eligibility: Available for specific MSc programmes, including MSc in Behavioural Science, MSc in Organisational and Social Psychology, MSc in Societal and Environmental Psychology, MSc in Social and Cultural Psychology, and MSc in Social and Public Communication.​
  • Stipend: Two scholarships covering full tuition fees and providing a maintenance stipend; eight scholarships covering full tuition fees only. ​

Access to Education Graduate Scholarships

  • Eligibility: For asylum seekers, refugees, or individuals with humanitarian protection status.​
  • Stipend: Covers tuition fees and up to £14,400 in maintenance costs. ​

Application Process

  • Deadline: The deadline for submission of the Graduate Financial Support Application for students commencing study at  in the 2025/26 academic year is 6 May 2025 (17:00 UK time). ​
  • Required Documents: Applicants must have received a conditional or unconditional offer of study at  and have successfully submitted a Graduate Financial Support Application.​

 

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ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION 

Undergraduate Eligibility criteria:

Eligibility Requirements

Home (UK) Students

  • Academic Qualifications: Typically, a 2:1 undergraduate degree (or equivalent) from a recognized institution.
  • English Language Proficiency: Generally, no additional proof required if the degree was taught in English.

Overseas (International) Students

  • Academic Qualifications: Admission requirements vary by country. For instance, applicants from the United States are generally expected to have:
    • A bachelor's degree with a GPA of 3.3–3.7 on a 4.0 scale, depending on the programme.
    • For law-related programmes, a Juris Doctor (JD) degree with a GPA of 3.5/4.0 is typically required.
    • For Indian students, a bachelor's degree with a minimum of 60–70% is usually required, depending on the programme.
  • English Language Proficiency: Must demonstrate proficiency through tests like IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent, unless their education was conducted in English.

Tuition Fees (2025/26 Academic Year)

  • Home (UK) Students: Tuition fees are approximately £9,535 per year.
  • Overseas (International) Students: Tuition fees vary by programme. For example, the General Course (Study Abroad Programme) has a flat fee of £28,100 per year, regardless of nationality or residence.
  • Living Expenses: Estimated at £1,300 to £1,400 per month, including accommodation, travel, food, laundry, study costs, and other personal expenses.

Required Documents

  • Application Form: Completed online
  • Academic Transcripts: Official records of previous studies.
  • Degree Certificates: Proof of previous qualifications.
  • English Language Proficiency Test Results: If applicable.
  • Personal Statement: A written statement outlining your motivation and suitability for the chosen programme.
  • References: Two academic references.
  • Application Assessment Fee: A non-refundable fee paid at the time of application.

 

Graduate Eligibility:

Eligibility Requirements

Academic Qualifications

  • Home (UK) Students: Typically, a 2:1 undergraduate degree (or equivalent) from a recognized institution.
  • Overseas (International) Students: Admission requirements vary by country. For instance, applicants from the United States are generally expected to have:
    • A bachelor's degree with a GPA of 3.3–3.7 on a 4.0 scale, depending on the programme.
    • For law-related programmes, a Juris Doctor (JD) degree with a GPA of 3.5/4.0 is typically required.
    • For Indian students, a bachelor's degree with a minimum of 60–70% is usually required, depending on the programme.

English Language Proficiency

  • Home Students: Generally, no additional proof required if the degree was taught in English.
  • Overseas Students: Must demonstrate proficiency through tests like IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent, unless their education was conducted in English.

Tuition Fees (2025/26 Academic Year)

  • Home (UK) Students: Tuition fees are approximately £9,535 per year.
  • Overseas (International) Students: Tuition fees vary by programme. For example, the General Course (Study Abroad Programme) has a flat fee of £28,100 per year, regardless of nationality or residence.
  • Living Expenses: Estimated of about £1,300 to £1,400 per month, including accommodation, travel, food, laundry, study costs, and other personal expenses.

Required Documents

  • Application Form: Completed online via the
  • Academic Transcripts: Official records of previous studies.
  • Degree Certificates: Proof of previous qualifications.
  • English Language Proficiency Test Results: If applicable.
  • Personal Statement: A written statement outlining your motivation and suitability for the chosen programme.
  • References: Two academic references.
  • Application Assessment Fee: A non-refundable fee paid at the time of application.

 

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