London Business School offers these merit-based awards to women who secure a place on its MBA. The scholarships support strong candidates and aim to increase women’s representation at the School.
Recipients join the in-person MBA in London. LBS presents the MBA as a two-year programme, with flexible exit points at 15, 18 or 21 months.
Benefits & funding
- LBS makes multiple awards.
- Each award ranges from £20,000 up to full tuition fees.
- The official scholarship page does not state that living, travel or other personal costs are covered.
Eligibility
- Applicants must be women who successfully gain admission to the London Business School MBA.
- Awards are intended for candidates selected on merit.
- The scholarship page states no nationality or residency restriction.
- MBA applicants submit university transcripts, a valid GMAT or GRE score, a one-page CV, a professional referee and the required essays; English-language evidence is required in specified cases.
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Gender requirement
Female
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Application process
- 1Create an LBS applicant profile and begin the MBA application.
- 2Complete the MBA form with the required essays, one-page CV, university transcripts, valid GMAT or GRE score, referee details and, where applicable, English-language evidence.
- 3Submit the MBA application in one of the three annual rounds; all round deadlines are at 17:00 UK time.
- 4Do not submit a separate scholarship form: LBS automatically considers every eligible candidate.
- 5If selected for the MBA interview stage, complete the interview arranged by LBS; scholarship eligibility depends on a successful MBA application.
Program timeline
2026–2027
Applications for the August 2027 MBA intake are open across three rounds.
Each round deadline
Applications close at 17:00 UK time; consult the live LBS application calendar for the exact dates.
The MBA intake begins.
August 2027