Country-based scholarships for master's study (R-Z)

The following organisations offer scholarships to support programmes of study at LSE. Please contact them for further information.

Association of Commonwealth Universities

British Chevening Scholarships
LSE contributes 20% to the tuition fee of Chevening Awardees and will support the full tuition fees for those selected for a Chevening Partnership award.

Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme  Successful bid for 2023, secured four scholarships, application via LSE and CSC)

Commonwealth Scholarships

Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program

Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP)

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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

Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP)

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Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP)

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CV Starr Scholarship

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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.

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Tan Kah Kee Foundation Postgraduate Scholarship

The Foundation has been awarding postgraduate scholarships since 1983. The scholarships are open to Singapore citizens and permanent residents who are pursuing a full-time master's 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

Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP)

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The Ambassador E.O. Kolade Scholarships

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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.

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Standard Bank Africa Chairman's Scholarships

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The Ambassador E.O. Kolade Scholarships

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Standard Bank Africa Chairman's Scholarships

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Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP)

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Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP)

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Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP)

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Margaret Bennett Scholarship

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The Ambassador E.O. Kolade Scholarships

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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.

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Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP)

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Said Foundation

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Sir Siegmund Warburg Scholarship

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Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP)

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CV Starr Scholarship

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Dr Puey Ungphakorn Centenary Scholarship

The Puey Ungphakorn Centenary Scholarship is awarded, on a yearly basis, by the Bank of Thailand for one student, from Thailand, with an offer from LSE from one of the eligible programmes.

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Sirivadhanabhakdi Foundation Scholarship

Two scholarships of £15,000 each to support a student from Thailand on any MSc programme. More information here Sirivadhanabhakdi Foundation Scholarship

Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP)

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Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP)

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Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP)

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Margaret Bennett Scholarship

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Jean Monnet Scholarship Programme

The Jean Monnet Scholarship Programme, a project funded by the European Union (EU), aims to increase the number of experts in the EU field and support Turkey’s administrative capacity building efforts for the effective implementation of EU acquis within the framework of Turkey’s negotiation process for full membership to the EU.

More information on eligibility and how to apply can be found here Jean Monnet Scholarships

Mohammed Al Fahim Scholarship

This scholarship is available for an applicant who is a national of and domiciled in the Middle East or North Africa (Arab League member states, Iran, Israel and Turkey) to support the costs for any taught master's programme in the 2022/23 session. More information on the Mohammed Al Fahim Scholarship

The Ambassador E.O. Kolade Scholarships

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Firoz and Najma Foundation Scholarship

One scholarship of £8,000 for a student from Belize or Uganda.

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Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP)

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Francesca Swirski Scholarship

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Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP)

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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 per cent 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 five 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.

Alumni and Friends of LSE Scholarship

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BUTEX Scholarships for North American and Canadian students

BUTEX (British Universities Transatlantic Exchange Association) offers scholarships for undergraduate students currently registered at an institution in the USA or Canada.

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Estate of Charles J Mauro Scholarship

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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

LSE is recognised as one of the UK institutions eligible for Fulbright Awards to cover MSc study.

More information about the Fulbright LSE Postgrad 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. Details of how to apply can be found here.

Jack Kent Cooke Foundation's Graduate Scholarship Programme

One of the largest and most competitive scholarship programmes 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

Federal 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

The Joseph and Andrea Cunningham Scholarship

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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.

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Oram-Stott-Schlusche Scholarship

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Spangenberg Family Foundation Scholarship 

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ISTEDOD Foundation

Individual grants for young scientists, candidates and doctors of sciences to improve their pedagogic skills and do research for between two 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

Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP)

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Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP)

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CV Starr Scholarship

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Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP)

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Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP)

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Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP)

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The Ambassador E.O. Kolade Scholarships

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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.

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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

Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP)

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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.

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Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP)

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