The London School of Economics and Political Science
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The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is a world-leading social sciences university based in London. Founded in 1895, LSE is dedicated to studying the social, political and economic sciences. The institution conducts research and provides education across undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs, focusing on understanding society and shaping policy through rigorous academic inquiry. LSE is home to world-leading sustainability research, entrepreneurship programs, and numerous research centres addressing global challenges including climate, technology, society, and economic development.
Funding Opportunities
International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship
The International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship (formerly known as the Confucius Institute Scholarship) is offered by the Center for Language Education and Cooperation (CLEC) to satisfy the growing demand of the international community for Chinese language teachers and facilitate Chinese language education in other countries. The scholarship enables applicants to study International Chinese Education and related programmes in China. The Confucius Institute for Business London (CIBL) at LSE helps current students with their applications for these scholarships. The scholarship offers various programs including doctoral, master's, and bachelor's degrees in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (TCSOL), as well as one-academic-year, one-semester, and four-week study programs. These programs cover areas such as TCSOL, Chinese Language and Literature, Chinese History, Chinese Philosophy, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Taiji Culture. Recommending institutions such as Confucius Institutes may recommend outstanding students and currently-employed Chinese language teachers for study at Chinese universities and colleges. Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens in good physical and mental condition with good academic performance and conduct, committed to Chinese language education and related work. Age requirements vary by program type, with general applicants between 16-35 years old, teachers up to 45 years old, and undergraduate applicants up to 25 years old. Each program has specific HSK and HSKK test score requirements depending on the level of study and subject area.
Alf Waddington Scholarship
The Alf Waddington Scholarship is offered by LSE and was established by Ms Sue Howes, who grew up on a council estate in the North of England and graduated from LSE in 1972 with a BA in Sociology. She created this scholarship to enable other students from disadvantaged backgrounds to benefit from an LSE education. The scholarship is specifically designed to support students pursuing a one year taught master's programme within the Department of Sociology. There is one scholarship available annually, and the value will contribute to tuition fees, though the exact amount is to be confirmed.
LSE Excellence Scholarship
LSE Excellence Scholarships are prestigious awards for exceptional Postgraduate Taught students joining LSE in 2026. These scholarships recognise applicants who demonstrate outstanding academic ability and strong potential to thrive in their chosen programme. The scholarship provides financial support to students pursuing postgraduate taught degrees at the London School of Economics and Political Science. Awardees are identified based on their application for admission, with no separate financial support application required. Awards are made on a rolling basis during the application cycle until all awards are allocated. The scholarship is available to students in select departments including Accounting, Anthropology, Gender Studies, Geography and Environment, Health Policy, International Development, International History, LSE Law School, Mathematics, Media and Communications, School of Public Policy, Sociology, and Statistics. For two-year programmes, the scholarship value is distributed equally across both years.
LSE Access to Education Undergraduate Scholarships
LSE offers awards which can cover full tuition fees and living costs for those holding an offer of admission to an LSE undergraduate programme, who meet the eligibility criteria. This scholarship is specifically designed to support students from vulnerable immigration statuses, including asylum seekers, children of asylum seekers, unaccompanied asylum-seeking children, those granted refugee status or humanitarian protection without settled status, and those with limited leave to remain or temporary status in the UK. Priority is given to those unable to access funding from Student Finance England or its national equivalents. Applications are also encouraged from Palestinian students who were resident in Gaza or the West Bank prior to commencing their studies at LSE or have been otherwise affected by the war and humanitarian crisis, with £250,000 ring-fenced for qualifying Access to Education applicants. Full and partial awards are made to cover tuition fees at either Home or Overseas rate and living costs for the entire length of the undergraduate programme, with each case assessed on individual need.
Graduate Support Scheme
The LSE Graduate Support Scheme (GSS) is a needs-based financial aid program that makes available approximately £3 million annually in awards for students with Home or Overseas fee status applying for diploma and taught master's programmes at the London School of Economics. The scheme is intended to supplement funding already secured or expected, rather than providing a full funding package. Awards range from £5,000 to £15,000 depending on financial need as determined through a means-tested application process. The GSS is open to all applicants for diploma and taught master's study, with specific exclusions for certain modular or executive programmes. Double degree students are eligible for GSS funding during their time at LSE. Applications are submitted through the Graduate Financial Support online application after applicants have submitted their admission application and received access to the Graduate Application Portal. The scheme assesses financial need rather than academic merit, and applicants are encouraged to provide comprehensive information about their financial circumstances. Successful applicants must provide supporting documentation, and awards may be amended or withdrawn if documentation is inconsistent with the application.
At a Glance
- Total Funding Opportunities
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- Active Now
- 5
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- lse.ac.uk
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