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Financial Aid for European Institute Masters Students


There are several sources of financial support, in the form of bursaries and scholarships to UK and overseas students. Students may also be able to access scholarships and financial support from governments and agencies around the world.

Listed below are the European Institute (EI) scholarships which are reserved for applicants to our programmes.

In addition to these schemes, a range of LSE-wide scholarships offered by LSE can be found here. This includes the LSE Graduate Support Scheme.

 

Applications for students starting in 2024/25 are now open. 

 

Our scholarships:

The European Institute EIPP Postgraduate Scholarship

  • One year full fees and partial scholarship available for 2024/25 entry on the MSc European and International Politics and Policy programme.
  • The value of the scholarship includes one award covering full fees and a partial maintenance stipend.
  • Open to all Home fee-status students who are resident in the UK. Note: If you are ordinarily resident in the UK but are temporarily based elsewhere (e.g. on a temporary work placement) you can still be considered for this scholarship.
  • Preference will be given to a UK student with knowledge of French, German, or another official European language.

The Ceresio Scholarship

  • Scholarship to study the two-year LSE-Bocconi MSc Double Degree in European and International Public Policy & Politics programme.
  • Scholars will receive €14,000 for the first year at Bocconi, and £20,000 for the second year at LSE.
  • The successful candidate will need to demonstrate a combination of exceptional academic merit and financial need.
  • All offer holders will be contacted at the end of June and invited to complete the Graduate Financial Support Dual Degree application form, which will be used to assess their financial need. Decisions will be made by the Financial Awards Panel.

 

How to apply:

Key dates

  • All applicants who would like to be considered for any of the EI scholarship schemes must submit a complete application to the relevant programme before they apply for the scheme.
  • All applicants who would like to be considered for any of the EI scholarship schemes must complete the LSE Graduate Financial Support (GFS) online application by 25 April 2024 (17:00 UK time).
  • All scholarship applicants will be given a decision from May-July 2024.

Application process

1) Submit a complete programme application to the relevant European Institute programme via the LSE Online Application System before you apply for the scholarship. A complete application means that all relevant documents have been uploaded and both references have been received. 

2) Once you have submitted your programme application you will receive an email from Graduate Admissions with details of how to access the Graduate Application Portal (GAP). This email will be sent within 10 working days after Admissions receives both of your references. 

3) Complete the Graduate Financial Support (GFS) online application via the link on the Graduate Application Portal. This one application will collect information about your finances which will help the selection panel understand your level of financial need. You must complete the GFS online application by 25 April 2024 (17:00 UK time) in order to be considered for an European Institute scholarship. 

Please find more information on LSE's ‘How to apply for a scholarship’ page.

What to consider when preparing your application

  • The information you provide in your programme application will be used in the scholarship selection process. You should review the qualities outlined in the 'applicants must demonstrate' section of the scholarship you wish to be considered for and tailor your personal statement accordingly. 
  • You should allow plenty of time for your referees to respond to their reference requests as your application will not be considered complete without it. We will not be able to consider for any of the scholarships listed on this page if your referees do not respond by the time you submit your scholarship application. 
  • If you are unable to afford the application assessment fee then you may want to submit an administrative fee waiver request.  

Other important information

  • By completing the Graduate Financial Support online form you will be automatically considered for other LSE scholarships, including the Graduate Support Scheme (GSS). A full list of scholarships and support schemes offered by LSE can be found on LSE's postgraduate Fees and Funding page. 
  • Note that application deadlines for funding scheme at LSE may vary. Further information can be on LSE's postgraduate Fees and Funding page. 

Contact details

  • If you have any questions regarding your programme application then please refer to the Graduate Admissions Knowledge base where you will find quick guidance on a range of admissions queries. If your admissions query is not answered on the knowledge base please contact the European Institute at ei@lse.ac.uk.
  • If you have a question about other scholarships provided by LSE then please contact the Financial Support Office
  • If your question regards a submitted application then please include your applicant ID and the email address you used to make the application.