London School of Economics and Political Science offers several LSE scholarships each year, with funding provided by individual or corporate donations. The quantity, amount, requirements for eligibility, and kinds of scholarships change from year to year.
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London School of Economics and Political Science
The London School of Economics and Political Science is a member institution of the University of London and a public research university in London, England. There are 55 former or current heads of state or government among the LSE’s alumni and professors, along with 18 Nobel laureates. Three Nobel Prizes for Peace and two Nobel Prizes for Literature have also been won by LSE graduates and teachers. A global census of US dollar billionaires conducted in 2014 revealed that LSE has produced the most billionaires (11) of any European university.
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LSE Scholarships for PhD and Masters Programs
Graduate students at LSE are given significant scholarships every year. Additionally, there are financing options available from international governments, research bodies, and other organizations. Here is a brief introduction to some of the LSE Scholarships:
1. LSE PhD Studentships
LSE will provide studentships in the forms of LSE PhD Studentships, LSE DTP ESRC Studentships, and London Arts and Humanities Partnership (LAHP) Studentships to new PhD students beginning in 2024.
Benefits
LSE PhD Studentships are four-year contracts that include full tuition coverage and an annual salary of £20,622 for 2023 entrance. Students from the UK and other countries who are conducting research in any LSE discipline may apply, with the possibility of annual renewal contingent upon meeting academic standards.
Eligibility
High-caliber students from all nationalities who are enrolled in the School’s several research fields are eligible for the awards.
LSE PhD Studentships Deadline
- Deadline for the research program in the Law School for 2025 entry: 1 December 2024
- Deadline for the research program in the Department of Economics for 2025 entry (including PhD Studentships and ESRC funding: 18 December 2024
- Deadline for the first round of PhD Studentships and for ESRC funding for 2025 entry: 15 January 2025
- Deadline for the second round of PhD Studentships for 2025 entry: 25 April 2025
Application Procedure
Academic departments put applicants forward for review by a School panel for any PhD funding they might be qualified for. Each of these studentships is available without a separate application.
Your complete application for admission to LSE must be received by a particular deadline in order to be eligible for this award.
More details about LSE PhD Studentships are here.
2. The London Arts and Humanities Partnership – LAHP Studentship for PhD Students
The Arts and Humanities Research Council funds LAHP (London Arts and Humanities Partnership), which includes LSE. These studentships are open to applicants from all countries. The Arts & Humanities Research Council (AHRC) and eight partners from higher education institutions (HEI) are co-funding the LAHP Doctoral Training Partnership.
Benefits and Duration of LAHP Studentship
The studentship includes an annual stipend at the Research Council UK Home (which for 2024-25 entry was £21,237) plus fees for three years of full-time study. LAHP also welcomes applications for part-time study. CDAs are funded for three and a half years and include an annual stipend top-up of £550.
Studentships are available for three years and include an annual stipend of £21,237 for 2024-25 admission as well as full tuition (for international students, LSE will pay the difference between UK and overseas fees). Additionally, LSE will pay all costs and a stipend for a fourth year.
Eligibility
LAHP welcomes applications:
- ‘home’ applications and ‘foreign’ (including EU) applicants;
- throughout all of LAHP’s artistic and literary disciplines, including practice-based and interdisciplinary research (for the open competition);
- recent graduates of master’s programs, as well as those with appropriate professional or practical experience;
- from people looking to enroll in either full- or part-time classes;
- from candidates of various ages and educational backgrounds.
Students supported by the LAHP have the option of applying for additional funding to support their participation in fieldwork, conference presentations, and specialized training outside of the scope of the LAHP research training program.
LAHP Studentship Timeline
For the London Arts and Humanities Partnership (LAHP) PhD Scholarships, the application deadline is January 27, 2025, at 17:00 GMT. Funding for PhD studies in the arts and humanities is available through these scholarships at LAHP’s partner universities in London. In order to be considered, applicants should make sure their submissions are comprehensive and sent in before the deadline.
How to Apply for LAHP Studentship
To be considered for an LAHP studentship for 2024 entry, students need to have applied for their chosen program of studies. They will also need to submit a separate funding application to LAHP.
For more details go here or visit here to apply for LAHP Studentship.
3. ESRC Studentships
The LSE has a Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP) with the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), and there are ESRC studentships available for a variety of programs spanning 19 departments. All nationalities of students are eligible for ESRC support.
Fees, a stipend, and various forms of supplementary support are offered by ESRC Studentships. Here is where you may find more details.
Benefits and Duration
ESRC Studentships will cover a three-year PhD program, a two-year MRes program that is linked to two years of study, or a one-year master’s degree in research training.
The stipend for the 2024-25 entrance was £21,237, and ESRC Studentships pay the full tuition (for international students, LSE will pay the difference between UK and abroad costs).
For ESRC-funded students, additional DTP funding is available to support challenging language training, fieldwork, international institution visits, and collaborative research projects.
Eligibility
For a variety of programs, ESRC studentships are offered. There is a cap on the number of studentships that can be given to international students, including EU students, however, students of all nationalities are still eligible for ESRC financing.
ESRC Studentships Timeline
Departments have different deadlines for 2025 ESRC Studentships. The deadline for PhD studentships and ESRC funding is December 18, 2024, for candidates to the Departments of Economics and International Development. January 15, 2025, is the deadline for all other departments. For their applications to be evaluated for financing, prospective students should make sure they are filed before the deadline.
More details about ESRC Studentships are here.
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4. LSE Scholarships for Master Programs
Each year, the LSE awards significant scholarships to graduate students from the UK, the EU, and beyond. Amounts of financial assistance from the School are successfully secured by about 19% of taught master’s offer holders. The amount of assistance varies, from 10% of the tuition to a complete award for fees and upkeep.
On November 13, 2024, students beginning their studies at LSE in the 2025–2026 academic year can apply for Graduate Financial Support. Submissions must be made by 17:00 UK time on April 24, 2025. To be eligible for financial aid, applicants must finish and submit their applications by the deadline.
| Host Country | United Kingdom |
| Host Institute | London School of Economics and Political Science |
| Level | Taught Masters |
| Eligible Nationality | UK, UE, International |
| Benefits | Vary according to scholarship type |
| Duration | 1-2 Year |
| Closing Date | 24 April 2025 usually (may vary for some scholarships) |
i. Ann Denis Scholarship
A student from a Commonwealth nation who is enrolled in any full-time master’s program offered by the Department of Sociology is eligible for one scholarship. £25,920 is the scholarship award amount.
Details here.
ii. CV Starr Scholarship
Any master’s program with a taught component lasting one year is eligible for funding. The following countries must be represented on the application form: Burma, Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Northern Mariana Islands, Palau, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.
One prize worth around £5,000 is available.
More details.
iii. Hosh Ibrahim African Scholarship
The newly established Hosh Ibrahim African Scholarship is a great honor for LSE. Students who accept offers of admission from the Master of Public Administration (MPA) or Master of Public Policy (MPP) programs within the School of Public Policy and who are typically residents of Africa will be given preference for awards from the funds available thanks to a kind donation to LSE. There is funding exclusively for tuition costs. This grant will not include any funding for living expenses.
To qualify for an SPP scholarship, applicants must submit their complete program application by Monday, January 20, 2025, and finish the Graduate Financial Support Application (GFSA) form via the Graduate Application Portal by Friday, January 31, 2025.
Deadline: 31 January 2025
More details.
iv. Peruvian Scholarship for Public Service
The Peruvian Scholarship for Public Service is given to candidates who are normally Peruvian citizens and are enrolled at the School of Public Policy.
By January 31, 2025, submit a comprehensive program application to at least one qualified program using the LSE Online Application System. When an application is complete, all pertinent files have been uploaded and both references have been contacted.
Programmes included
- The Master in Public Administration (MPA)
- The Master in Public Policy (MPP)
- The MPA in Data Science for Public Policy (MPA-DSPP)
Details here.
v. Need-based awards
London School of Economics and Political Science offers a range of needs-based awards for diploma study and taught master’s programs. This includes:
- LSE Access to Education Graduate Scholarships (asylum seekers, refugees, or people with humanitarian protection)
- Anniversary Scholarships (UK students)
- Graduate Support Scheme (all UK, EU, and overseas students and Dual Degree programs at LSE year)
- Master’s awards (UK, EU, and overseas students)
- Awards for Home UK/EU students
vi. Jennifer Pinney Masters Scholarship
The Jennifer Pinney Masters Scholarship covers all of a domestic UK student’s tuition costs. Any offer holder for a one- or two-year full-time master’s program may apply for the scholarship. The scholarship is a charitable endowment created in memory of Jennifer Pinney, a former employee who retired after 25 years of service to LSE.
Benefits: Full Tuition Fee
How to Apply for LSE Scholarships for Master Programs
April 24, 2025, at 17:00 UK time, is the deadline for students who want to begin their studies at LSE in the academic year 2025–2026 to submit their Graduate Financial Support Application.
To apply for this and other LSE scholarships, you must have:
- Apply for admission to study at LSE
- Submit the LSE Graduate Financial Support Application
- Receive an offer of admission
Early application ensures you have the best chance of receiving support from the Graduate Support Scheme and being considered for other LSE Awards for which you are eligible.
For more details and to Apply for LSE Scholarships for Master Programs here.
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