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LSE Graduate Support Scheme (GSS)

London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

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Benefits

£5,000 to £20,000 depending on financial need (around £3 million awarded each year); applicants with greater need are considered for other LSE scholarships

Partial scholarship

Eligibility

Home and Overseas applicants for LSE diploma and taught Master's programmes; assessed ONLY on financial need (means-tested, not academic merit); aimed at applicants who already have some funding secured and need a top-up; complete the LSE Graduate Financial Support Application after applying for admission. LSE expects every registered student to have secured funds for fees and living costs.

For Indian students: Yes - Overseas (incl. Indian) applicants are eligible.

Deadline

Date to be confirmed

2026 entry: 23 Apr 2026, 5pm GMT (CLOSED); 2027 deadline expected in spring 2027

How to apply: Separate application

Documents

Essays this award asks for:

Most awards also ask for transcripts, ID and an admission offer. Check the official page for the exact list.

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Last verified: 13 Oct 2026

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