LSE School of Public Policy Scholarships 2026/27: Fully-Funded & Tuition-Only Awards for Global Public Service Leaders 

Overview

The London School of Economics (LSE) – School of Public Policy (SPP) offers a range of competitive scholarships and financial aid for students applying to public policy–focused Master’s programmes for the 2026/27 academic year. These awards are designed to support future public service leaders from different regions of the world, with several scholarships covering full tuition, living stipends, and relocation costs.

These scholarships are reserved for applicants to:

• Master of Public Administration (MPA)

• Master of Public Policy (MPP)

• MPA in Data Science for Public Policy (MPA-DSPP)

Available Scholarships

1. Peruvian Scholarship for Public Service

Eligibility

• Ordinarily resident in Peru

• Strong commitment to public service

• Clear potential to generate positive change in Peru

• Excellent academic record

• Preference for:

  • Applicants with financial need

  • Applicants educated in publicly funded secondary schools

Benefits

• Full tuition fees

• Living stipend

• One-off relocation grant

Programmes Covered

• MPA

• MPP

• MPA-DSPP

2. Luksic Scholarship for Public Service (Chile)

Eligibility

• Ordinarily resident in Chile

• Commitment to public service and leadership

• Strong academic excellence

• Preference for:

  • Financial need

  • Public secondary school background

  • Balanced regional representation in Chile

Benefits

• Full tuition fees

• Living stipend

• One-off relocation grant

Programmes Covered

• MPA

• MPP

3. Hosh Ibrahim African Scholarship

Eligibility

• Ordinarily resident in Africa

• Academic excellence

• Commitment to addressing African public policy challenges

• Preference for applicants with financial need

Benefits

• Tuition fees only

Programmes Covered

• MPP

4. David and Duncan Clark Scholarship (Asia)

Eligibility

• Ordinarily resident in Asia

• Interest in economic development and/or technology

• Strong academic background

• Commitment to public service

• Preference for applicants with financial need

Benefits

• Tuition fees only

Programmes Covered

• MPA

• MPP

• MPA-DSPP

Application Process

1. Submit a complete programme application via the LSE Online Application System
   Deadline: 22 January 2026

2. Receive access to the Graduate Application Portal (GAP)

3. Complete the Graduate Financial Support Application (GFSA)
   Deadline: 19 February 2026

4. Ensure both references are submitted on time

Selection Criteria

• Academic excellence

• Leadership and innovation potential

• Commitment to public service

• Financial need

• Alignment with regional development goals

Important Dates

• Programme Application Deadline: 22 January 2026

• GFSA Deadline: 19 February 2026

• Scholarship Decisions: By the end of April 2026

For more information and application: 

Visit the official website of the LSE School of Public Policy Scholarships 2026/27: Fully-Funded & Tuition-Only Awards for Global Public Service Leaders

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