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LSE Graduate Support Scheme: UK scholarship overview, eligibility and how to apply
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LSE Graduate Support Scheme

London School of Economics and Political Science

Award

Need-based awards of £5,000 to £20,000 towards a diploma or taught master’s at LSE

Awards

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Eligible

Domestic and international applicants to LSE diplomas and taught master’s programmes

Deadline

See official site

Overview

LSE’s Graduate Support Scheme makes need-based awards, worth between £5,000 and £20,000 according to LSE’s own page, to support taught master’s and diploma students. It is designed to supplement other funding rather than cover the whole cost.

Eligibility

You are considered after you have applied for admission: you then complete a separate financial support application in the applicant portal. The closing date for each intake is on the LSE page — the 2026-entry deadline was 23 April 2026.

Benefits

Need-based awards of £5,000 to £20,000 towards a diploma or taught master’s at LSE

Frequently asked questions

Who is eligible for the LSE Graduate Support Scheme?

You are considered after you have applied for admission: you then complete a separate financial support application in the applicant portal. The closing date for each intake is on the LSE page — the 2026-entry deadline was 23 April 2026.

What does the scholarship cover?

Need-based awards of £5,000 to £20,000 towards a diploma or taught master’s at LSE

Apply on official site

Official source: https://www.lse.ac.uk/study-at-lse/graduate/fees-and-funding/graduate-support-scheme

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