Scholarships and Funding

The Hinrich Foundation Scholarship is designed to help talented individuals who are passionate about trade and have been admitted to the programme. The scholarship supports LSE’s goal to attract qualified candidates from around the world regardless of their economic capabilities. 

Scholarship recipients will have the opportunity to engage with the Hinrich Foundation for mentorship and possible job placement support, as well as membership in the Hinrich Foundation Alumni Association (HFAA). There are two scholarships available for entry in each intake of the programme. 

Eligibility criteria 

• You must have a minimum of 5 years’ full-time work experience.
• Preference will be given to candidates who display a strong interest in working in global trade.
• You can apply for the scholarship once you have submitted your LSE Executive Global MSc Management programme application.
• Applicants will be expected to participate in an interview with the Hinrich Foundation during this process.

Read more about our previous Hinrich Scholars 

Deadline 
The deadline for applying is Monday 4 May 2026. 

How to apply 

For further information regarding the eligibility criteria and to apply, please complete the Hinrich Scholarship application form. 

We are pleased to offer four Management Leadership Scholarships for outstanding applicants to our Executive Global MSc Management programme, August 2026 entry. 

These scholarships are open to all, but we particularly welcome applicants from the following areas:  

• Entrepreneurship and start-ups.
• Women in leadership roles.
• Professionals working in a management role in the public sector or industries that are underrepresented in management education.
• Underrepresented communities or backgrounds.

Scholarship amount 

Four partial scholarships covering at least 20% of the total tuition fees.

Eligibility criteria 

• Apply for the scholarship after you have submitted your LSE Executive Global MSc Management programme application.
• Scholarships are awarded to programme offer holders.
• Selection is based on your personal statement, CV, references submitted and LSE application to the programme.
• Scholarships apply to your year of entry into the programme and cannot be deferred. If you do not take up your programme offer for entry in 2026, the scholarship will not roll over to a future intake.

How to apply: 

Step 1  
Submit your application for the August 2026 intake of the Executive Global MSc Management programme via LSE Graduate Admissions.  

To be considered for the scholarship, you must have received either a conditional or unconditional offer for August 2026 entry.  

Please note that admissions decisions are made as swiftly as possible. However, during peak processing times there may be short delays. To check the progress of your submitted application, please email dom.egmim.admissions@lse.ac.uk.  

Step 2  
Complete the  Management Leadership Scholarship Application Form. 

Include a statement of up to 500 words explaining why you should be considered. 

Step 3  
Your scholarship application will be assessed based on the documents submitted for your LSE application, together with your scholarship application form. 

Deadline and decisions 
The deadline for applying is Monday 27 April 2026.

We aim to share your application outcome by the week commencing 25 May 2026. 

All scholarship decisions will be communicated by email to the address provided in your Management Leadership Scholarship Application Form.  

Further enquiries 
Please contact dom.egmim.admissions@lse.ac.uk.    

Funding for Postgraduate Study in the UK 

A wide range of funding opportunities are available to students from across the world who plan to study on a postgraduate programme in the UK, provided by several organisations and charities.

We recommend that you look on our webpages as well as external resources, and apply for any appropriate funding available to you, including scholarships, grant schemes, and fellowships.

Explore external graduate funding opportunities 

Our programme offers significant benefits and return on investment for your company or organisation. Graduates emerge as well-rounded professionals, possessing a distinctive skill set that empowers them to foster growth, drive success, and spearhead innovation in your workplace.

We recommend discussing this opportunity with your employer and making a case for financial sponsorship if appropriate. Their investment in your education will yield valuable returns in the form of enhanced capabilities and leadership. We are also able to offer corporate discounts to organisations sponsoring more than one employee on the programme - please get in touch with our team to discuss further.

Download the EGMiM Employer Brochure for full details of how the programme can benefit your employer and use our handy ‘building a business case’ tips to help kick start discussions with them.