The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is now accepting applications for the 2025/26 AKO Master’s Scholarships, an initiative aimed at empowering students from South Asia, Africa, and Latin America who are passionate about creating positive societal impact.
Funded by the AKO Foundation, this opportunity supports students in the Department of Psychological and Behavioural Science (PBS), a leading centre for research into the human mind and behaviour in a social context.
Why Apply?
The AKO Scholarships offer:
- 2 full scholarships covering tuition fees + maintenance stipend
- 8 scholarships covering full tuition fees only
This is a chance to study at one of the world’s top institutions and return to make a difference in your home region.
Eligible Programmes
To be eligible, applicants must apply to one of the following one-year taught MSc programmes:
- MSc in Behavioural Science
- MSc in Organisational and Social Psychology
- MSc in Societal and Environmental Psychology
- MSc in Social and Cultural Psychology
- MSc in Social and Public Communication
Who Can Apply?
Applicants must:
- Be citizens or residents of South Asia, Africa, or Latin America
- Demonstrate financial need
- Show how their studies at LSE will support their future contribution to societal development in their home region
- Hold a conditional or unconditional offer from LSE for one of the eligible MSc programs
Application Deadline: 07 May 2025, 17:00 (UK Time)
To be considered, applicants must:
- Submit their application for admission to LSE
- Receive an offer of admission (conditional or unconditional)
- Submit the Graduate Financial Support Application via the Graduate Application Portal
The scholarships will be awarded between May and July 2025.
How to Apply
- First, apply for admission to your chosen MSc programme
- After receiving an offer, access the Graduate Applicant Portal to submit your Graduate Financial Support Application
- You will be considered automatically for the AKO Scholarships and any other eligible awards
