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 (R-Z).
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
Russia
Santander Scholarships
More information on Santander Scholarships
Rwanda
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
Sao Tome and Principe
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
Saudi Arabia
King Abdullah Scholarship Programme (KASP)
A scholarship programme for citizens of Saudi Arabia. Contact the KASP Scholarship co-ordinator in Riyadh at: scholarship@nzembassy.org.sa
Senegal
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
Seychelles
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
Sierra Leone
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
Singapore
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
Public Service Commission (PSC) Scholarships
The Public Service Commission (PSC) has awarded scholarships since 1961. The objective of PSC scholarships is to enable the civil service to attract its fair share of talent.
More information about the Public Service Commission (PSC) Scholarships
Santander Scholarships
More information on Santander Scholarships
Tan Kah Kee Foundation Postgraduate Scholarship
The Foundation has been awarding Postgraduate Scholarship since 1983. The scholarships are open to Singapore citizens and permanent residents who are pursuing full-time Master degree or PhD in any discipline, regardless of race or religion. Candidates are appraised on their academic achievements, outstanding personal character and bilingual capabilities. The scholarship will be awarded annually and is bond-free.
More information about the Tan Kah Kee Foundation Postgraduate Scholarship
Somalia
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
South Africa
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
Canon Collins Trust
The Canon Collins Trust provides scholarships to students from/in the countries of southern Africa who wish to pursue a postgraduate degree in the UK. Both partial grants and full scholarships are awarded annually.
More information about the Canon Collins Trust
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
South Sudan
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
Sudan
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
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
Swaziland
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
Canon Collins Trust
The Canon Collins Trust provides scholarships to students from/in the countries of southern Africa who wish to pursue a postgraduate degree in the UK. Both partial grants and full scholarships are awarded annually.
More information about the Canon Collins Trust
Syria
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
Tanzania
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
Thailand
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
Togo
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
Trinidad and Tobago
CAF Latin America Scholarship
One scholarship to the value of £16,212 for entry to full time MSc programmes in International Relations and International Political Economy
More information about the CAF Development Bank of Latin America Scholarship
Tunisia
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
Uganda
Ambassador E.O. Kolade Scholarship
One scholarship of £25,000 for a taught Masters student from Sub-Saharan Africa.
More information on Ambassador E.O. Kolade Scholarship
Firoz and Najma Foundation Scholarship
One scholarship of £8,000 for a student from Belize or Uganda.
More information about the Firoz and Najma Foundation Scholarship
Ukraine
WorldWideStudies Scholarships
The Victor Pinchuk Foundation is offering scholarships for Ukrainian students commencing a one or two year Master's degree at the world’s best universities. It provides grants up to US$50,000 , covering not more than 60% of the overall cost for Ukrainians until the age of 35 who want to pursue a Master’s Degree in: agricultural studies, environmental studies, law, public administration, alternative energies and aerospace engineering.
Applicants must demonstrate excellence, leadership, and a commitment to return to Ukraine to work for at least 5 years. Also, they must have been accepted by the university of their choice.
Students may apply online from December till May 15, each year. Further information on the scholarships and how to apply can be found on the World Wide Studies for Ukraine website.
United Arab Emirates
Santander Scholarships
More information on the Santander Scholarships
Uruguay
Santander Scholarships
More information on the Santander Scholarships
USA
American Friends of LSE Scholarship
There is one scholarship covering tuition fees for those applying for a taught masters programme in any subject.
More information about American Friends of LSE Scholarship
BUTEX Scholarships for North American and Canadian students
BUTEX (British Universities Transatlantic Exchange Association) offers eight scholarships for undergraduate students currently registered at an institution in the USA or Canada.
More information about the Butex Scholarships
Estate of Charles J Mauro Scholarship
There are three scholarships of £5,000 each available for use on a taught masters programme.
More information about the Estate of Charles J Mauro Scholarship
Fulbright Awards Programme
The Fulbright Commission provides scholarships to US citizens who wish to undertake postgraduate study at an educational institution in the UK.
More information about the Fulbright Awards Programme
Fulbright London School of Economics Postgraduate Award
The Fulbright Commission is offering one award to pursue a one-year Master's degree programme (or the first year of a Master's degree programme) in any discipline at LSE.
More information about the Fulbright LSE Postgrad Award
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation's Graduate Scholarship Programme
One of the largest and most competitive scholarship programs in the US, the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Graduate Scholarship provides awards of up to $50,000 per year for up to six years of study to deserving low-income college seniors and recent college graduates (who graduated within the past five years).
More information about the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation's Graduate Scholarship Programme
Loans
LSE is a registered institution for most types of US student loans.
Please note, the Financial Support Office does NOT process student loans.
Loans for American students
Marshall Scholarships
Marshall Scholarships are mainly funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and are overseen by the Marshall Commission. The scholarships are available to enable intellectually distinguished young Americans to study in the UK.
More information about Marshall Scholarships
Oram-Stott-Schlusche Scholarship
This scholarship is for a US student to pursue the MSc Regional & Urban Planning.
More information about the Oram-Stott-Schlusche Scholarship
Santander Scholarships
More information on Santander Scholarships
Spangenberg Family Foundation Scholarship
One scholarship to cover tuition fees and potentially a contribution to maintenance costs for a taught masters programme.
More information about the Spangenberg Family Foundation Scholarship
The Joseph and Andrea Cunningham Scholarship
One scholarship for a national of resident of the USA, on the MSc in International Relations programme at LSE.
More information about the The Joseph and Andrea Cunningham Scholarship
Uzbekistan
ISTEDOD Foundation
ISTEDOD Foundation
Individual grants for young scientists, candidates and doctors of sciences to improve their pedagogic skills and do research for between 2 and 10 months at universities and scientific centres in a developed country.
Further information is available from Mr Bekhzod Umarov, at the ISTEDOD Foundation. Phone +998-71-132-6240
Fax +998-71-1326016
171 Almazar Street
Tashkent City
700003
UZBEKISTAN
Vietnam
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
Zambia
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 Beit Trust
The Beit Trust offers a small number of scholarships for postgraduate studies or research to graduates who are domiciled in Malawi, Zambia or Zimbabwe.
More information about The Beit Trust
Canon Collins Trust
The Canon Collins Trust provides scholarships to students from/in the countries of southern Africa who wish to pursue a postgraduate degree in the UK. Both partial grants and full scholarships are awarded annually.
More information about the Canon Collins Trust
Zimbabwe
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
Canon Collins Trust
The Canon Collins Trust provides scholarships to students from/in the countries of southern Africa who wish to pursue a postgraduate degree in the UK. Both partial grants and full scholarships are awarded annually.
More information about the Canon Collins Trust
The Beit Trust
The Beit Trust offers a small number of scholarships for postgraduate studies or research to graduates who are domiciled in Malawi, Zambia or Zimbabwe.
More information about The Beit Trust