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LSE Graduate Support Scheme
Need-based awards covering up to 100% of the assessed funding shortfall
- Funder
- London School of Economics and Political Science
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Coverage
- Varies
About this scholarship
The Graduate Support Scheme is LSE's largest need-based funding pot for taught master's students, calculated against the gap between your resources and the real cost of a year in London.
One financial support application covers all LSE awards you might be eligible for, so completing it accurately and early is the single highest-value step in funding an LSE master's.
🗓️ Deadline
Complete the Graduate Financial Support Application by the late-April deadline
Award cycles shift year to year. Confirm the current deadline on the official site before you plan around it.
Eligibility
- Holding an offer for a taught master's programme at LSE
- Demonstrated financial need as assessed by the LSE Financial Support Office
- Open to applicants of any nationality, including international students
- Awards are calculated on the shortfall, so the amount varies widely between recipients
- Must complete the Graduate Financial Support Application within the deadline
How to apply
- Apply for admission to an LSE taught master's programme
- Open the Graduate Financial Support Application in the Graduate Applicant Portal
- Complete the financial section in detail — the award is calculated from it
- Submit by the late-April deadline; one application covers all LSE awards
- Check the award conditions before accepting, as some are tied to registration timing
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LSE Graduate Support Scheme: your questions, answered
What does the LSE Graduate Support Scheme cover?
Need-based awards covering up to 100% of the assessed funding shortfall. The Graduate Support Scheme is LSE's largest need-based funding pot for taught master's students, calculated against the gap between your resources and the real cost of a year in London.
Who is eligible for the LSE Graduate Support Scheme?
Core requirements are: Holding an offer for a taught master's programme at LSE; Demonstrated financial need as assessed by the LSE Financial Support Office; Open to applicants of any nationality, including international students; Awards are calculated on the shortfall, so the amount varies widely between recipients; Must complete the Graduate Financial Support Application within the deadline. Eligibility rules are set by the funder and can change each cycle, so confirm on the official site before applying.
When is the LSE Graduate Support Scheme deadline?
Complete the Graduate Financial Support Application by the late-April deadline. Because award cycles shift year to year, always check the official programme website for the current date.
Is the university placement service really free?
Yes, our service is 100% free. Counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer cost you nothing. There are no consultation fees and no agent fees, because we are funded by our university partners. The only cost you take on is the university’s own tuition or semester fees, which you pay directly to the university after you accept your offer.
What exactly do you help with?
Everything from start to finish: understanding your options, shortlisting the right programme, preparing your application and personal statement, submitting to the university, and guiding you through the offer, enrolment and visa paperwork, all with a dedicated counsellor.
Which universities can you place me into?
We place students into a range of UK and international universities, and we shortlist the best-fit options for your grades, budget and goals rather than pushing a single school. On some pages we run dedicated free placement drives for a specific partner university, and we are always adding more partners. Tell us your goals and your counsellor will map out your options.