LSE Masters Scholarship for African Students 2024

The London School of Economics and Political Science is delighted to announce the Ambassador E.O. Kolade scholarship for bright African students applying to the Masters programmes for the upcoming 2024/25 academic year.

• Table of Content
• About London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
• LSE Masters Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of LSE Masters Scholarship
• Requirements for LSE Masters Scholarship Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for LSE Masters Scholarship
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

The London School of Economics (officially the London School of Economics and Political Science, often referred to as LSE or the LSE) is a public research university located in London, England, and a member institution of the federal University of London. Founded in 1895, by Fabian Society members Sidney Webb, Beatrice Webb, Graham Wallas, and George Bernard Shaw, LSE joined the University of London in 1900 and established its first degree courses under the auspices of the university in 1901. LSE beg... continue reading

LSE Masters Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of LSE Masters Scholarship

• The scholarship has a value of £27,400 and will be awarded on the basis of financial circumstances first, then exceptional academic merit. 

Requirements for LSE Masters Scholarship Qualification

• Eligible applicants must be a national of, and resident in, a country in Sub-Saharan Africa.
• The selection will be based on merit and financial need.

For your application to be considered you must have met both of the following conditions by the deadline: 

• Received a conditional or unconditional offer of study at LSE
• Sucessfully submitted a Graduate Financial Support Application

It is recommend that your application for admission is submitted well in advance of the April funding deadline. Read the guidance on when to apply for admission.

Interview date, Process and Venue for LSE Masters Scholarship

After submitting your Graduate Financial Support application, please allow up to 24 hours to receive a decision on your eligibility for the Graduate Support Scheme.

The decision will be made available on the Graduate Application Portal.  

The information you provide on your Graduate Financial Support Application will also be used to consider you for any other scholarships we have available for which you meet the eligibility criteria. We will only contact successful applicants regarding the outcome of these awards. Successful applicants will be notified throughout May, June and July 2024. Please ensure 'lse.ac.uk' is added to your email account 'safe senders' list to avoid any email notification going to your junk inbox.  

Due to the number of applications received each year, we are not able to provide individual feedback about your application. 

Application Deadline

How to Apply

• Once you submit your application for admission to LSE, you will be given access to the Graduate Applicant Portal. This allows you to track all aspects of your application for admission and will include a link to the Graduate Financial Support Application.
• Unless otherwise stated on the relevant scholarship page, all graduate study scholarships  are all applied for through the Graduate Financial Support Application. 
• The information you provide through the Graduate Financial Support Application will be used to consider your eligbility for the Graduate Support Scheme.
• If you complete the personal statement section of the Graduate Financial Support Application, you will also be considered for any other scholarships you may be eligible for. You do not need to submit a separate application for each scholarship.
• Your financial information will not be considered as part of your application for admission to study at LSE.

Please note the deadlines regarding offers of study and submission of the Graduate Financial Support Application in the section 'Deadlines' below.

Before completing your application, please read this guidance on completing the Graduate Financial Support Application. 

For more details, visit LSE website