LONDON SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS AND POLITICAL SCIENCE (LSE)
LSE Graduate Support Scheme
partial · masters
- ~GBP 5,000–15,000+Award (est.)
- Need-basedBasis
- LSE, LondonHost institution
- Master'sStudy level
- Home & internationalEligibility
- Founded 1895University
At a glance
partial
Funding
€18k
Max amount
Apr 23, 2027
Deadline
Open to home and international (overseas) students
Country
London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
Provider
The LSE Graduate Support Scheme provides need-based financial help to master's students at the London School of Economics and Political Science in the United Kingdom. LSE, founded in 1895, awards the scheme to students who have the academic ability to take up their place but who face a funding gap. The awards are means-tested and vary with assessed need: based on recent (2025) figures they commonly range from around GBP 5,000 up to about GBP 15,000 or more per year (est.) toward tuition and living costs, and a smaller number can be larger. The scheme is open to home and international master's students across most taught programmes, and the amount is tailored to each applicant's circumstances. You apply through LSE's graduate financial-support application after applying for your master's, with a representative closing date around 23 April (est.). Treat the figures and date here as estimates and confirm current details on LSE's official financial-support pages.
What's covered
- Means-tested award — A need-based award commonly from around GBP 5,000 up to about GBP 15,000 or more per year (est.).
- Toward fees & living — Applied to tuition and/or living costs in London.
- Tailored to need — The amount reflects each applicant's assessed financial circumstances.
- Open to all master's — Available to home and international students on most taught master's programmes.
- Duration — For the master's year(s); one-year master's are the typical case.
How to apply
Apply for your LSE master's, then complete the graduate financial-support application to be considered for the Graduate Support Scheme.
- Apply for the master's — Submit your LSE master's programme application.
- Open the funding form — Access LSE's graduate financial-support application.
- Provide financial details — Complete the means-test with accurate financial information.
- Submit by the deadline — Apply by the financial-support deadline (~23 April, est.).
- Assessment — LSE assesses applications on need alongside academic ability.
- Outcome — If awarded, the support is applied for your master's year.
Eligibility
LevelApplying for (or holding an offer for) an eligible LSE master's programme.
Financial needA demonstrated funding gap shown through the means-test.
Academic abilityThe academic merit to take up and complete the place.
Open to allHome and international (overseas) students may apply.
Financial-support formCompleting LSE's graduate financial-support application.
Awards are limited and allocated by need, so applying early and completing the financial-support form fully is important. The scheme is one of several LSE funding routes.
Eligible countries
Open to home and international (overseas) students
Deadlines
2027 entry2027-04-23
Selection
LSE allocates Graduate Support Scheme awards primarily on assessed financial need, taking academic ability into account, through its graduate financial-support process. Because funds are limited, the size and number of awards depend on the pool of eligible applicants each year.
Verified sources
- LSE — Graduate Fees and Fundinglse.ac.ukofficial
About the provider
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), founded in 1895, is a public research university in London specialising in the social sciences. Its Graduate Support Scheme provides need-based financial help to master's students who face a funding gap.
Frequently asked questions
Answers below are best-effort estimates from the most recent application cycle. Values marked ~ or (est.) may shift year-to-year — confirm specifics on the official scholarship page.
What is the LSE Graduate Support Scheme?
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A need-based financial support scheme for master's students at the London School of Economics who have the academic ability to take up their place but face a funding gap.
How much is it worth?
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It is means-tested and varies — commonly from around GBP 5,000 up to about GBP 15,000 or more per year (est.), with a few larger awards. Confirm current figures with LSE.
Is it based on need or merit?
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Primarily on assessed financial need, with academic ability taken into account.
Who is eligible?
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Home and international master's students at LSE with the academic ability to take up their place and a demonstrated funding gap.
Does it cover full fees?
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Usually it is partial support toward fees and living costs; the amount is tailored to your assessed need rather than a fixed full-fee award.
How do I apply?
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Apply for your LSE master's, then complete LSE's graduate financial-support application with your financial details by the deadline.
When is the deadline?
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A representative date is around 23 April; the 2027 date here is an estimate. Check LSE's financial-support pages for the exact date.
Can international students apply?
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Yes — the scheme is open to both home and international (overseas) master's students.
Is it only for one-year master's?
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It supports eligible taught master's study, which at LSE is typically one year, though support follows the programme length.
How competitive is it?
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Funds are limited and allocated by need, so applying early and completing the financial-support form fully helps your chances.
How old is LSE?
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The London School of Economics and Political Science was founded in 1895.
Where can I confirm current details?
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On LSE's official financial-support pages, which set out the Graduate Support Scheme's amounts, eligibility, and deadlines.