LSE Graduate Support Scheme Apply Online 2026
How to Apply Online (Step-by-Step)
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**Apply for Admission**: Submit an application for admission to a diploma or taught master's programme at LSE.
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**Access Applicant Portal**: Once your admission application is submitted, you will receive an email confirming receipt and providing access to the LSE Graduate Applicant Portal.
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**Complete Financial Support Application**: Within the Graduate Applicant Portal, locate and complete the LSE Graduate Financial Support online application.
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**Provide Financial Details**: Accurately fill in all sections, providing detailed financial information, including all secured or expected funding sources and personal/household income.
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**Write Personal Statement**: Complete the personal statement section (up to 8,000 characters) explaining your need for financial support and relevant background information. This ensures consideration for the GSS and other LSE scholarships.
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**Submit Application**: Submit the Graduate Financial Support application by the specified deadline (for 2026 entry, the deadline was 5pm GMT on Thursday, April 23, 2026). You must also hold an unconditional or conditional offer of admission to an eligible programme by this deadline.
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**Receive Decision**: You will typically receive an outcome decision on your GSS eligibility via the Graduate Applicant Portal within 24 hours of submission.
FAQs for LSE Graduate Support Scheme
Q.Is the LSE Graduate Support Scheme still active for the 2026/2027 academic year?
Yes, the LSE Graduate Support Scheme (GSS) was active for the 2026/2027 academic year. However, the application deadline for 2026 entry (including the 2026/2027 academic year) was 5pm GMT on Thursday, April 23, 2026.
Q.Does the LSE Graduate Support Scheme cover the full cost of study?
No, the GSS is designed to supplement existing funding for tuition fees and living costs, not to provide a full funding package. Awards range from £5,000 to £20,000, depending on individual financial need. Applicants are encouraged to secure other sources of funding.
Q.Is academic merit considered for the LSE Graduate Support Scheme?
No, the LSE Graduate Support Scheme is strictly a need-based award. It is means-tested and assesses applicants based on their financial circumstances, not academic merit. However, completing the personal statement in the Graduate Financial Support Application also allows you to be considered for other LSE scholarships, some of which may be merit-based.
Q.How do I apply for the LSE Graduate Support Scheme?
To apply, you must first submit an application for admission to an eligible LSE diploma or taught master's programme. Once your admission application is processed, you will gain access to the Graduate Applicant Portal, where you can find and complete the LSE Graduate Financial Support online application. This form requires detailed financial information and a personal statement.