The first section on this page has links to general organisations who provide funding for Overseas students.
Additional funding opportunities for specific countries are then listed in alphabetical order by country (D-K).
Organisations who offer scholarships to overseas students
The following organisations offer scholarships. Please contact them for further information.
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarships
Association of Commonwealth Universities
British Chevening Scholarships
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme (application is via LSE)
Commonwealth Scholarships
Ford Foundation International Fellowships Program
Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program
LSE contributes 20% to the tuition fee of Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship holders studying at LSE. Applications usually open in early February of each year
Rotary Scholarships, World Peace Fellowships and Youth Exchange
UNESCO Fellowships
Djibouti
Ambassador E.O. Kolade Scholarship
One scholarship of £25,000 for a taught Masters student from Sub-Saharan Africa.
More information about the Ambassador E.O. Kolade Scholarship
Egypt
Qalaa Holdings Scholarships
The Qalaa Holdings Scholarships (formally known as the Citadel Capital Scholarship Foundation) was created in 2007, out of a strong will to contribute to national development through creating high calibre professionals to help enhance Egypt's growth in all sectors. The Foundation is funded by an endowment, a private equity firm, to grant academic scholarships for talented and promising young Egyptian men and women to pursue master degrees and PhDs abroad in all fields of study.
More information about the Qalaa Holdings Scholarship Foundation
Margaret Bennett Scholarship
One scholarship is available to support female students from Africa intending to study for the LLM. Preference will be given to applicants from north Africa.
More information about the Margaret Bennett Scholarship
Equatorial Guinea
Ambassador E.O. Kolade Scholarship
One scholarship of £25,000 for a taught Masters student from Sub-Saharan Africa.
More information about the Ambassador E.O. Kolade Scholarship
Eritrea
Ambassador E.O. Kolade Scholarship
One scholarship of £25,000 for a taught Masters student from Sub-Saharan Africa.
More information about the Ambassador E.O. Kolade Scholarship
Ethiopia
Ambassador E.O. Kolade Scholarship
One scholarship of £25,000 for a taught Masters student from Sub-Saharan Africa.
More information about the Ambassador E.O. Kolade Scholarship
Gabon
Ambassador E.O. Kolade Scholarship
One scholarship of £25,000 for a taught Masters student from Sub-Saharan Africa.
More information about the Ambassador E.O. Kolade Scholarship
Gambia
Ambassador E.O. Kolade Scholarship
One scholarship of £25,000 for a taught Masters student from Sub-Saharan Africa.
More information about the Ambassador E.O. Kolade Scholarship
Ghana
Ambassador E.O. Kolade Scholarship
One scholarship of £25,000 for a taught Masters student from Sub-Saharan Africa.
More information about the Ambassador E.O. Kolade Scholarship
Santander Scholarships
More information on Santander Scholarships
The Standard Bank Derek Cooper Africa Scholarships
There are three scholarships available of £30,000 for a student to pursue a one year LSE Masters programme, from a list of eligible programmes.
More information about The Standard Bank Derek Cooper Africa Scholarships
Guinea
Ambassador E.O. Kolade Scholarship
One scholarship of £25,000 for a taught Masters student from Sub-Saharan Africa.
More information about the Ambassador E.O. Kolade Scholarship
Guinea-Bissau
Ambassador E.O. Kolade Scholarship
One scholarship of £25,000 for a taught Masters student from Sub-Saharan Africa.
More information about the Ambassador E.O. Kolade Scholarship
Hong Kong
Lee Scholarships
One scholarship of £26,000 for an incoming student from China or Hong Kong applying to a one year, full time taught masters programme.
More information about the Lee Scholarships
Diana LEE WONG Pui Yue Scholarship
One scholarship of £20,000 for an incoming student from Hong Kong apply to a one year full time taught masters programme.
More information about the Diana LEE WONG Pui Yue Scholarship
Li Po Chun Trust Overseas Postgraduate Study Scholarship
This Fund, established in 1963, provides scholarships for selected candidates to pursue postgraduate studies in universities or institutions overseas.
Candidates should be -
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Hong Kong residents having resided in Hong Kong for a continuous period of not less than 7 years;
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holders of either a degree from a university in Hong Kong or recognized equivalent qualifications;
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in possession of practical working experience in the relevant field of study;
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eligible for admission to the intended course of study;
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available to attend an interview to be conducted in Hong Kong
More information about the Li Po Chun Trust Overseas Postgraduate Study Scholarship
Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fellowships
The Fellowships are for financing outstanding Hong Kong students for overseas postgraduate studies. They are expected to contribute significantly to the development of Hong Kong upon graduation.
Applicants must:
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be permanent residents of Hong Kong
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have received at least 7 years of continuous education in Hong Kong
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fulfil all application procedures and admission requirements at the institution of their choice
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hold a good Honours degree obtained in Hong Kong or expect to obtain such a degree: and
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be proficient in English and Chinese, and have a good command of the language in which their studies will be undertaken
More information about the Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fellowships
Sir Robert Black Trust Fund Postgraduate Scholarships
This Fund, which was established in 1961, provides awards to individuals in pursuit of postgraduate studies or other training programmes at both local or overseas institutions.
More information about the Sir Robert Black Trust Fund Postgraduate Scholarships
India
Charles Wallace India Trust
Full scholarships and Grants-in-aid for Indian citizens following Postgraduate or Research studies in the UK in the arts or humanities.
More information about the Charles Wallace India Trust
Inlaks Foundation
The Inlaks Foundation offers full scholarships to Indian citizens who hold a good degree from a recognised university and are resident in India at the time of application.
More information about the Inlaks Foundation
J N Tata Endowment Scholarships
The JN Tata Endowment was set up in 1892 by the founder of the Tata Group, Jamsetji Tata, to encourage young people to take up higher studies at some of the best universities in the world.
More information about the J N Tata Endowment Scholarships
Lady Meherbai Tata Education Trust
Set up in 1932, the Trust grants scholarships to young Indian women graduates of recognised Indian universities for pursuing higher studies abroad (i.e. outside India) in the field of social work and public health.
More information about the Lady Meherbai Tata Education Trust
Marchant Foundation LLM Scholarship
There is one scholarship available of up to £10,000 for those studying on the LLM.
More information about the Marchant Foundation LLM Scholarship
Margaret Basu Scholarship
There is one scholarship available of £4,000 for an Indian national, resident in India.
More information about the Margaret Basu Scholarship
Narotam Sekhsaria Foundation Scholarship
The Narotam Sekhsaria Scholarship is open to meritorious Indian students pursuing post graduate studies in leading and prestigious institutes in India and abroad.
More information about the Narotam Sekhsaria Scholarship
Indonesia
CV Starr Scholarship
There is one award of approximately £5,000 available for use on a taught masters programme.
More information about the CV Starr Scholarship
Israel
Sir Siegmund Warburg Scholarship
One full scholarship for study on the MSc in Human Rights. Applicants must be of Israeli or Palestinian nationality, and domiciled in either Israel, the Occupied Territories/Palestine, or Palestinian camps in Jordan, Lebanon or Syria.
See Sir Siegmund Warburg Scholarship for more information.
Japan
The Japan Foundation
The Japan Foundation was founded in 1972 as a non-profit, special legal entity in order to further international mutual understanding through the promotion of cultural exchange between Japan and other countries. To this end, the Foundation offers a range of scholarship programs. For further information, please visit http://www.jpf.org.uk or contact:
The Japan Foundation London Office
17 Old Park Lane
London W1Y 3LG
Tel. 020 7499 4726, Fax. 020 495 1133
More information about The Japan Foundation
Jordan
Said Foundation
The Said Foundation is offering four scholarships for study at LSE. They are available to study a masters in any subject by applicants who are Jordanian, Lebanese, Palestinian or Syrian.
More information about the Said Foundation Scholarship
Sir Siegmund Warburg Scholarship
One full scholarship for study on the MSc in Human Rights. Applicants must be of Israeli or Palestinian nationality, and domiciled in either Israel, the Occupied Territories/Palestine, or Palestinian camps in Jordan, Lebanon or Syria.
More information about the Sir Siegmund Warburg Scholarship
Kenya
Ambassador E.O. Kolade Scholarship
One scholarship of £25,000 for a taught Masters student from Sub-Saharan Africa.
More information about the Ambassador E.O. Kolade Scholarship
The Standard Bank Derek Cooper Africa Scholarships
There are three scholarships available of £30,000 for a student to pursue a one year LSE Masters programme, from a list of eligible programmes.
More information about The Standard Bank Derek Cooper Africa Scholarships