PhD Awards by Country (A-Z)

The following organisations offer scholarships. Please contact them for further information. Please note that the Overseas Research Students Awards Scheme (ORS) is no longer offered.

• Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarships
• Association of Commonwealth Universities
• British Chevening Scholarships
• Ford Foundation International Fellowships Program
• Rotary Scholarships, World Peace Fellowships and Youth Exchange
• UNESCO Fellowships

Commonwealth Scholarships for Developed Countries

Scholarships are available for up to three years of full time doctoral study at LSE and cover air fare, approved tuition fees, a stipend and other costs.

More information about the Commonwealth Scholarships for Developed Countries

Commonwealth Scholarships for Developed Countries

Scholarships are available for up to three years of full time doctoral study at LSE and cover air fare, approved tuition fees, a stipend and other costs.

More information about the Commonwealth Scholarships for Developed Countries

Charles Wallace Bangladesh Trust

Supplementary or topping up awards for citizens of Bangladesh following postgraduate or research studies in the UK.

More information about the Charles Wallace Bangladesh Trust

Commonwealth Scholarships for Developed Countries

Scholarships are available for up to three years of full time doctoral study at LSE and cover air fare, approved tuition fees, a stipend and other costs.

More information about the Commonwealth Scholarships for Developed Countries

Charles Wallace Burma Trust

Supplementary or topping up awards for citizens of Burma following postgraduate or research studies in the UK.

More information about the Charles Wallace Burma Trust

Canadian Centennial Scholarships Fund

The Trustees of the Canadian Centennial Scholarship Fund (CCSF) provide funds for awards to Canadian men and women for academic and artistic studies in the UK, that are exclusively for students who have already commenced their studies in the UK. The scholarships include The Mary LeMessurier award for the study of history. Previous applicants may re-apply.

More information about the Canadian Centennial Scholarships Fund

Commonwealth Scholarships for Developed Countries

Scholarships are available for up to three years of full time doctoral study at LSE and cover air fare, approved tuition fees, a stipend and other costs.

More information about the Commonwealth Scholarships for Developed Countries

Loans

LSE is a registered institution for most types of Canadian student loans.

Please note that the Financial Support Office does NOT process student loans.

Loans for Canadian students

London Goodenough Assocation of Canada Scholarship Programme

The LGAC awards Scholarships towards the cost of accommodation at Goodenough College, the pre-eminent residential college for international graduate students in London. The LGAC is an association of Canadian former students who lived in the College's residences.

More information about the London Goodenough Association of Canada Scholarship Programme

Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarships

The annual Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarships competition in the social sciences and humanities is open to Canadian citizens and landed immigrants pursuing full-time doctoral studies in Canada, and exceptionally to Canadians pursuing full-time doctoral studies at foreign institutions.

More information about the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarships

SSHRC Doctoral Fellowships and the Joseph-Armand Bombardier CGS Doctoral Scholarships

The SSHRC Doctoral Fellowships and the Joseph-Armand Bombardier CGS Doctoral Scholarships programs aim to develop research skills and assist in the training of highly-qualified personnel by supporting students who demonstrate a high standard of scholarly achievement in undergraduate and graduate studies in the social sciences and humanities.

More information about the SSHRC Doctoral Fellowships and the Joseph-Armand Bombardier CGS Doctoral Scholarships

COLFUTURO/LSE Graduate Scholarship Programme

Each year LSE part-funds a number of awards in conjunction with COLFUTURO for one-year taught master's and three-year PhD programmes.

More information on the COLFUTURO/LSE Graduate Scholarship Programme

Commonwealth Scholarships for Developed Countries

Scholarships are available for up to three years of full time doctoral study at LSE and cover air fare, approved tuition fees, a stipend and other costs.

More information about the Commonwealth Scholarships for Developed Countries

Cyprus State Scholarship Authority

Scholarships for postgraduate students who have obtained a first class Honours degree at undergraduate level (if they wish to study abroad). Value: £3,700 per year.

Further information may be obtained from Ms Agnie Daniel at the Cyprus State Scholarship Authority (tel. 22 456533).

Anglo-Danish Society Awards

Awards for students of Danish nationality with a first degree from a Danish University.  

In all cases preference will be given to applicants who have either embarked on postgraduate research leading to a higher degree (normally a PhD), or who are assured of being able to do so in the academic year following submission of their application.

More information about the Anglo-Danish Society

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

The Kaute Foundation Scholarship

More information on the Kaute Foundation Scholarship

Alexander Onassis Public Benefit Foundation

Since 1978, the Alexander Onassis Public Benefit Foundation has been awarding scholarships to Greek graduates of Institutes of Higher Education for doctoral and postgraduate studies abroad. The Foundation, in recognition of the services rendered by the employees, past or present, of the Onassis Group, awards grants to the children of seamen and employees for postgraduate study.

More information about the Alexander Onassis Public Benefit Foundation

Charles Wallace 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

The O'Reilly Foundation

The O'Reilly Foundation supports a programme of PhD scholarships to provide world-class educational opportunities for young Irish scholars.

More information about the O'Reilly Foundation

Japan-IMF Scholarship Program

With financial backing from the government of Japan, the Japan-IMF Scholarship Program for Advanced Studies (JISP) is intended to train Japanese nationals as applied macroeconomists, developing skills that are essential for IMF economists.

More information about the Japan-IMF Scholarship Program

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.

More information about the Japan Foundation

The Beit Trust

The Beit Trust offers a small number of Fellowships for postgraduate studies or research to graduates who are domiciled in Malawi, Zambia or Zimbabwe.

More information about the Beit Trust

Commonwealth Scholarships for Developed Countries

Scholarships are available for up to three years of full time doctoral study at LSE and cover air fare, approved tuition fees, a stipend and other costs.

More information about the Commonwealth Scholarships for Developed Countries

CONACYT/LSE Graduate Scholarship Programme

Each year LSE part-funds a number of awards in conjunction with CONACYT.

More information on the CONACYT/LSE Graduate Scholarship Programme

FIDERH (Human Resources Development Fund) Loan Scheme

This fund was created in 1971 by the Mexican government to provide support for the advancement of higher education. It is a non-profit institution which offers loans to postgraduate students who will then apply their knowledge to improve the social and economic situation in Mexico.

More information about the FIDERH loan scheme

Commonwealth Scholarships for Developed Countries

Scholarships are available for up to three years of full time doctoral study at LSE and cover air fare, approved tuition fees, a stipend and other costs.

More information about the Commonwealth Scholarships for Developed Countries

Charles Wallace Pakistan Trust

Supplementary or topping up awards for citizens of Pakistan following postgraduate or research studies in the UK.

More information about the Charles Wallace Pakistan Trust

The Punjab Educational Endowment Fund 

The Government of the Punjab has launched the Shahbaz Sharif Merit Scholarship (SSMS) under which eligible male and female Pakistani nationals will be awarded scholarships for PhD-level education at top ranked universities.

More information on the Shahbaz Sharif Merit Scholarships

Commonwealth Scholarships for Developed Countries

Scholarships are available for up to three years of full time doctoral study at LSE and cover air fare, approved tuition fees, a stipend and other costs.

More information about the Commonwealth Scholarships for Developed Countries

Tan Kah Kee Foundation Postgraduate Scholarship

The Tan Kah Kee Foundation has been awarding postgraduate scholarships since 1983. The scholarships are open to Singapore citizens and permanent residents who are pursuing full-time master's degrees or PhDs 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

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.

More information on the Dr Puey Ungphakorn Centenary Scholarship

Fulbright Postgraduate Student Awards

Each year between eight and 14 awards are offered to US citizens for the first year of master's or PhD study in any discipline at any accredited UK university.

More information about Fulbright Postgraduate Student Awards

Loans

LSE is a registered institution for most types of US student loans.

Please note that the Financial Support Office does NOT process student loans.

Loans for American students

The Beit Trust

The Beit Trust offers a small number of Fellowships for postgraduate studies or research to graduates who are domiciled in Malawi, Zambia or Zimbabwe.

More information about the Beit Trust

The Beit Trust

The Beit Trust offers a small number of Fellowships for postgraduate studies or research to graduates who are domiciled in Malawi, Zambia or Zimbabwe.

More information about the Beit Trust