Scholarship

LSE Graduate Support Scheme

Offered by London School of Economics and Political Science

  • United Kingdom
  • Master's · Diploma
  • Partially Funded

Closed Applications closed. Next cycle: Not yet announced

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Last verified: September 26, 2026

Quick facts

Provider
London School of Economics and Political Science
Study destination
United Kingdom
Level
Master's, Diploma
Funding
Partially Funded, Grant
Amount
GBP 5,000, up to 20,000 (Depending on financial need)
Eligible students
Open to international students
Deadline
Applications closed. Next cycle: Not yet announced
Application method
Government / provider online portal

Overview

Each year LSE provides around GBP 3 million through the Graduate Support Scheme (GSS): need-based awards for Home and Overseas students applying for diploma and taught master’s programmes. Awards supplement funding you have already secured.

Who Can Apply

Applicants for LSE diploma and taught master's programmes (except certain modular, executive or fully funded programmes) who hold an offer and need extra funding to cover their costs.

Am I eligible? A quick check

  • Open to international students
  • Study in United Kingdom
  • Level: Master's, Diploma
  • University admission needed

This is a summary. The official eligibility rules decide who can apply.

Study Destination

Universities

Education Level

Eligible Nationalities

Home and Overseas applicants

Open to international students.

Eligibility can change between cycles. Confirm your country on the official website.

Funding Details

Amount: GBP 5,000, up to 20,000 (Depending on financial need)

Eligibility Requirements

Subject / field

All subjects.

Financial need

Awards are means-tested on financial need, not academic merit, and are meant to supplement funding you have already secured or expect.

Application Deadline

Status
Closed Applications closed. Next cycle: Not yet announced
Deadline
April 23, 2026, 5pm GMT
Deadline type
Fixed deadline
Current cycle
2026 entry
Next cycle
Not yet announced

For 2026 entry you needed an offer and a completed Graduate Financial Support Application by 23 April 2026.

Deadlines change every cycle. Always confirm the current dates on the official website.

How to Apply

University admission first: You need an offer (or an application) from an eligible university before, or as part of, the scholarship application.

After applying for admission, complete the Graduate Financial Support Application via the Graduate Applicant Portal. The same form also considers you for other LSE scholarships.

Important: scholarship eligibility and university admission requirements may be different. Check both before applying.

Required Documents

You may be asked for documents supporting the financial information in your application.

The official application lists the exact documents for each cycle.

Last verified: September 26, 2026

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