The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is pleased to offer AKO Master’s Scholarships, funded by the AKO Foundation, to support exceptional students from South Asia, Africa, and Latin America who wish to pursue postgraduate studies in the field of psychological and behavioural science.
These scholarships aim to empower students who are passionate about applying behavioural and psychological knowledge to real-world societal challenges, and who are committed to making a positive impact in their home regions after completing their studies.
About the Scholarships
The Department of Psychological and Behavioural Science (PBS) will award:
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2 full scholarships: covering full tuition fees and providing a maintenance stipend for living expenses in London
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8 tuition-fee-only scholarships: covering the full cost of tuition
These scholarships are available to students who are offered admission to one of the following one-year taught Master’s programmes:
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MSc Behavioural Science
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MSc Organisational and Social Psychology
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MSc Societal and Environmental Psychology
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MSc Social and Cultural Psychology
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MSc Social and Public Communication
Department of Psychological and Behavioural Science (PBS)
Applications Open for 2025 Entry
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the AKO Master’s Scholarship, applicants must:
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Be a citizen or permanent resident of a country in South Asia, Africa, or Latin America
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Be admitted to (or applying for) one of the eligible PBS MSc programmes
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Demonstrate financial need and explain why they would otherwise be unable to study at LSE
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Show a clear commitment to contributing to societal impact activities in their home region after graduation
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Possess a strong academic record and motivation for postgraduate study
Why Apply?
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Study at one of the world’s leading social science universities
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Join a dynamic international academic community
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Gain advanced skills in behavioural science and psychology with real-world applications
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Access opportunities for research, publishing, and professional networking
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Make a lasting contribution to your home region through impactful, evidence-based work
How to Apply
Please visit the LSE Financial Support Office website for detailed instructions on how to apply for a scholarship:
How to apply for a scholarship
We strongly encourage applicants to submit both their programme application and scholarship application as early as possible : Click Here
For questions related to the scholarships, you may contact the Department of Psychological and Behavioural Science via pbs.msc@lse.ac.uk