Margaret Bennett Scholarship
An endowed award of about GBP 5,000 for women from Africa studying the LSE LLM, with preference for applicants from North Africa.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Master’s
Destination
United Kingdom
Funding
Expected to be worth GBP 5,000.
Eligible applicants
Women from Africa intending to study the LLM
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Overview
Margaret Bennett Scholarship is offered by London School of Economics and Political Science for Master’s study in United Kingdom. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Contribution towards costs (about GBP 5,000)
Included
Expected to be worth GBP 5,000. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Based on the provider’s published information
International students
See official criteria
Domestic students
See official criteria
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 13, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Female student from Africa.
- International eligibility
- Applied for through LSE's graduate financial support application after applying for admission to the LLM.
Academic requirements
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- United Kingdom
Official eligibility summary
The scholarship supports female students from Africa who intend to study for the LLM (Master of Laws) at LSE. Preference is given to applicants from North Africa.
Applicant profile
- Women from Africa intending to study the LLM
Study route
- Master’s study in United Kingdom
Current-cycle criteria
- The scholarship supports female students from Africa who intend to study for the LLM (Master of Laws) at LSE. Preference is given to applicants from North Africa.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Graduate Financial Support Application
How to apply
- 1
Apply for admission to the LSE LLM.
- 2
Complete the Graduate Financial Support Application via the Graduate Applicant Portal.
Application timeline
Application cycle
The LSE application page says the graduate financial support application closed on 23 April 2026 for 2026 entry; 2027 dates are not yet published.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
London School of Economics and Political Science
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 13, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.