The London School of Economics (LSE) is now accepting applications for the 2026 Hosh Ibrahim African Scholarship, a full tuition scholarship aimed at African students pursuing postgraduate studies at the prestigious School of Public Policy.
This award supports outstanding candidates who are committed to addressing Africa’s pressing public policy challenges.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: United Kingdom (UK)
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: African Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: January 22, 2026
Scholarship Details
The LSE Hosh Ibrahim African Scholarship is designed for applicants who are ordinarily resident in Africa and seeking admission into postgraduate programs under the School of Public Policy. LSE offers extensive financial support options, ranging from bursaries to fully funded scholarships, for both UK and international students.
This particular scholarship is reserved for candidates applying to the 2025 intake of the Master of Public Administration (MPA), the MPA in Data Science for Public Policy, and the Master of Public Policy (MPP). It aims to support academically exceptional students who demonstrate a passion for solving policy challenges across the African continent and who may not otherwise be able to afford the high-quality education offered at LSE.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the LSE Hosh Ibrahim Scholarship 2026, applicants must:
- Demonstrate strong academic excellence shown through previous academic results and supported by academic references
- Show a clear commitment to addressing Africa’s public policy issues at national, regional, or continental levels
- Show financial need, as preference is given to candidates without the means to self-fund their studies at LSE
Scholarship Benefits
Selected recipients of the Hosh Ibrahim African Scholarship will receive:
- Full coverage of tuition fees for their chosen programme
Required Documents
Applicants will be expected to prepare:
- A complete programme application including all supporting documents
- Two academic references
- Financial support application via the Graduate Application Portal
How to Apply
To apply for the LSE Hosh Ibrahim African Scholarship 2026:
- Submit a complete application to at least one eligible School of Public Policy programme via the LSE Online Application System on or before January 22, 2026
- Ensure all required documents are uploaded and both references are submitted
- After submitting your programme application, wait for an email from Graduate Admissions with instructions on accessing the Graduate Application Portal (GAP)
- Complete the Graduate Financial Support Application (GFSA) online form through the link provided in the GAP
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