Scholarships at Lancaster University Management School

A 10% tuition fee discount for Lancaster University graduates on postgraduate taught, MRes and Master’s by research programmes.

Who is eligible?

To be eligible for the Alumni Loyalty Scholarship you must hold an undergraduate or master’s degree awarded by Lancaster University, achieved at any time, including one delivered through an associated institution. Alumni who completed an undergraduate or postgraduate qualification that included Lancaster University as a study abroad location are also be eligible for the award.

For international applicants with a first-class (or equivalent) degree. The scholarship is awarded as a tuition fee waiver for Postgraduate Taught programmes (excluding MBA programmes) and will be automatically awarded if students meet the eligibility criteria and terms and conditions outlined below.

At a glance

Who is eligible?

• For Postgraduate Taught applicants (excluding applicants to MBA programmes), please refer to the equivalent qualifications information.

• The Lancaster Global Scholarship is available for eligible applicants to all full-time and part-time Postgraduate taught degree-level programmes, offered fully on-campus at Lancaster University for October 2025 entry.

• Applicants must be in receipt of either a conditional or an unconditional offer for a place at Lancaster University for October 2025 entry, which you have accepted.

• Fully funded applicants are not eligible for this scholarship.

• Partially funded applicants for less than 50% of their fees would be eligible for this scholarship.

• Awardees must be classed as Overseas or International fee-paying students for tuition fee purposes, for the duration of their studies. If you are awarded the scholarship and are subsequently reassessed as a ‘Home’ fee-payer, you will no longer be eligible for the scholarship.

• Pathway students progressing from INTO Lancaster University are eligible for the Global Scholarship.

Financial support for students from Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria and Pakistan pursuing one-year postgraduate study in the UK (excludes MBA and MSc by Research courses).

In detail

In partnership with the British Council and the GREAT Britain Campaign, Lancaster University is offering one scholarship per country to students in Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria and Pakistan applying for a one year taught postgraduate course in any subject (excluding MBA and MSc by Research courses).

The scholarship offers financial support of £10,000 to students pursuing one-year postgraduate study in the UK.

The GREAT Scholarships Programme

The GREAT Scholarships 2025 programme, launched by the British Council together with over 70 UK universities, supports postgraduate students to access world-class UK higher education opportunities.

The scholarship programme offers financial support of £10,000 to students pursuing one-year postgraduate study in the UK. Students can apply for courses in a range of subjects, at over 70 institutions across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Eligibility

• Applicants must be resident and passport holders of Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria and Pakistan and assessed as international for fees purpose

• For October 2025 entry, applicants must have applied, accepted a place and met all the conditions of their offer by 31 May 2025

• Applicants must not be in receipt of any other source of funding from an external funding body

• The GREAT scholarship can be combined with other scholarships offered by Lancaster University

Successful applicants are expected to:

• Be active in the field with work experience or with a proven interest in the proposed subject area

• Be willing to embody the UK Higher Education experience, by attending lectures and tutorials and engaging with extra-curricular activities, and act as an ambassador for UK Higher Education, by promoting the value of studying at a UK HEI

• Be willing to establish an engagement with the UK as a scholar, through personal and academic fulfilment

• Represent the high standards of the GREAT brand by becoming an advocate for scholarships

• Be willing to attend a networking event of all UK-based GREAT scholars, to discuss experiences and capture perceptions of studying in the UK

For high-achieving international applicants. The scholarship is awarded as a tuition fee waiver for undergraduate programmes and will be automatically awarded if students meet the eligibility criteria and terms and conditions outlined below.

At a glance

Eligibility criteria

• Awardees must achieve A*AA and above at A level (or the equivalent in an alternative qualification).

• All grade conditions must be met or exceeded, tariff point equivalences are not considered.

• The Lancaster Global Scholarship is available for eligible applicants to all full-time taught undergraduate degree-level programmes, offered fully on-campus at Lancaster University for October 2025 entry.

• Applicants must be in receipt of an unconditional offer for a place at Lancaster University for October 2024 or October 2025 entry, which you have accepted firmly.

• The scholarship is only available to undergraduate students joining Part 1 of our degree programmes.

• Fully funded applicants are not eligible for this scholarship.

• Partially funded applicants for less than 50% of their fees would be eligible for this scholarship.

• Awardees must be classed as Overseas or International fee-paying students for tuition fee purposes, for the duration of their studies. If you are awarded the scholarship and are subsequently reassessed as a ‘Home’ fee-payer, you will no longer be eligible for the scholarship.

• Pathway students progressing from INTO Lancaster University are eligible for the Global Scholarship.

• Applicants applying from 1+3 programmes offered by Lancaster University articulation partners are not eligible for this scholarship.

For international students studying postgraduate taught Lancaster University Management School programmes (excluding MBA programmes).

This scholarship, available for your first year of entry, is available for students who apply to a Postgraduate Taught programme within Lancaster University Management School.

The award levels available vary by the programme fee level and the grade of your undergraduate degree at the point of entry. Details of the award levels by programme fee are available in the table below.

Who is eligible?

• The Scholarship is available for eligible applicants to all full-time Postgraduate Taught degree programmes, offered on-campus through Lancaster University Management School, for October 2025 entry.

• Applicants must have accepted a conditional or unconditional offer from Lancaster University for October 2025 entry.

• Fully funded applicants are not eligible for this scholarship.

• Partially funded applicants for less than 50% of their fees would be eligible for this scholarship.

• Applicants to MBA programmes are not eligible for this scholarship - see the Management School MBA Scholarship.

• Applicants applying from articulation partners and Pre-Master's programmes offered by Lancaster University are not eligible for this scholarship.

• Awardees must be classed as 'Overseas' or 'International' fee-paying students for tuition fee purposes, for the duration of their studies.

At a glance

Introduction

Lancaster University Management School (LUMS) is pleased to offer significant scholarship funding to our most talented applicants.

We greatly value the experience and diversity of our thriving community, and we offer a range of scholarships that have been designed to support and attract students who have the potential to contribute to the social and cultural diversity of our programme, bringing with them excellent managerial experience and academic ability.

Scholarship award

Women in Business Scholarships

We are proud to offer 5 scholarships, each providing a 50% reduction in tuition fees, for exceptional women in business. These scholarships are awarded to individuals who demonstrate outstanding leadership and a strong commitment to advancing women in business.

Dean’s Excellence Scholarships

We have 5 Dean’s Excellence Scholarships available, each offering a 50% reduction in tuition fees. These scholarships are awarded to candidates who demonstrate academic excellence, significant professional achievements, and strong leadership potential.

LUMS 60th Anniversary MBA Scholarships

To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the foundation of Lancaster University Management School (LUMS), we are offering 5 scholarships with a 50% reduction in tuition fees for individuals who demonstrate outstanding leadership potential and a strong commitment to the values of LUMS in their careers to date.

LUMS MBA Scholarships

In addition, we are pleased to offer 25 merit-based scholarships of up to £16,000. These scholarships are awarded to high-calibre candidates based on their academic, professional, and personal achievements.

Across all our scholarship awards, successful applicants will have an excellent overall application and demonstrate strong communication skills during their interviews.

Who is eligible?

These scholarships are available to eligible applicants to the full-time Lancaster MBA programme, offered on-campus through Lancaster University Management School, for October 2025 entry.

• You must be in receipt of either a conditional or unconditional offer for a place at Lancaster University for October 2025 entry, which you have accepted.

• Fully funded applicants are not eligible for this scholarship.

• Partially funded applicants for less than 50% of their fees would be eligible for this scholarship.

Support for students seeking asylum in the UK to help them integrate into our community here at Lancaster.

At a glance

Introduction

At Lancaster University we are committed to offering all the opportunities of higher education to those seeking a place of safety and security. Our Sanctuary Scholarships are available to students who are seeking asylum in the UK and are not entitled to receive statutory student financial support from Student Finance England (Wales or Northern Ireland) or the Student Awards Agency for Scotland. Please note, that there is a limited number of Sanctuary Scholarships available each year.

What does the Lancaster sanctuary scholarship offer?

A place to live

Free accommodation on the University campus. 

Tuition fee waiver

100% tuition fee discount until such a time as you are awarded a status in the UK that allows you to apply for support from Student Finance England (Wales or Northern Ireland) or Student Awards Agency for Scotland.

Support to live

Up to £5,000 per year to support with living costs, non-repayable until such a time as you are awarded a status in the UK that allows you to apply for support from Student Finance England (Wales or Northern Ireland) or Student Awards Agency for Scotland.

Support to succeed

A guaranteed place on the Lancaster Success Programme, which includes one-to-one coaching and support.

Application forms should be submitted by Friday 21 March 2025.

At a glance

From harnessing the powers of AI to improved flood risk modelling and advances in infant development to the enhancement of renewable energy sources, Lancaster’s scientists and engineers are transforming communities and enriching lives across the globe. The Faculty of Science and Technology (FST) offers postgraduate degree courses that equip students with the knowledge, skills, and acumen to change the world for the benefit of humankind.

The Faculty is delighted to support international students from underrepresented countries and recognise academic excellence and potential in students by offering a dedicated scholarship.

Eligibility

This scholarship is available to students planning to study a full-time, taught postgraduate programme (MSc or MA) offered by the Faculty of Science and Technology.

The scholarship is offered for international students who are nationals of, or whose permanent home address is within, one of the following countries:

• Egypt

• Ghana

• Indonesia

• Malaysia

• Nigeria

• Pakistan

• Taiwan

• Thailand

• Vietnam

To be eligible for the scholarship, you must have, or achieve as part of your offer conditions, the equivalent of a 1st or 2:1 degree classification in your undergraduate studies. Our equivalent qualifications information below will help you check your eligibility.

You can see whether your chosen course is offered by the Faculty of Science and Technology on the relevant course page – just look in the ‘your department’ information box.