Professor Sir James Ball Endowed Scholarship Programme — Master's Scholarship

The Professor Sir James Ball Endowed Scholarship Programme supports one candidate joining the London Business School MBA in London. Lady Lindsay Ball funded the programme in memory of former LBS Principal Sir James Ball.

The MBA scholarship recognises academic excellence, strength of character and leadership potential. Eligible MBA candidates are considered automatically, so there is no separate scholarship application.

Benefits & funding

One scholarship is awarded.
The award is worth up to £50,000.

Eligibility

Applicants must be candidates for the London Business School MBA.
Selection considers academic excellence, strength of character and leadership potential.
The scholarship page lists no nationality, residency, age or gender restriction.

Can you apply?

Open to all applicants

No nationality, residency, education, or experience limits are listed.

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Application process

1
Complete the online application for the August 2027 London Business School MBA intake in one of its three annual application rounds.
2
Submit the required MBA materials, including the essays, one-page CV, referee details, valid GMAT or GRE score, university transcripts and, when required, proof of English ability.
3
Pay the £200 MBA application fee unless an LBS exemption applies.
4
Attend an interview if selected; the Admissions Committee then issues its decision.
5
No separate scholarship form is required because all eligible candidates are considered automatically.

Program timeline

August 2026
Applications opened for the August 2027 MBA intake.
One of three annual deadlines, 17:00 UK time
Submit the complete MBA application.
After application review
Selected candidates are invited to interview.
After interview
The Admissions Committee issues an offer, rejection or waitlist decision.
The MBA intake begins.
August 2027