To apply for this scholarship, you must have:
- Applied for admission to study at LSE; see How to apply
- Received an unconditional offer of admission
completed the JJWBGSP application form by the deadline of 12:00 noon (EST) on 23 May 2025.
Eligible candidates will be emailed a link to the JJ/WBGSP online application from financial-support@lse.ac.uk throughout March, April and May as unconditional offers are made to those who meet the programme and country criteria. If you think you meet the eligibility criteria but have not received the email from LSE containing the application link, please email: financial-support@lse.ac.uk
Provide two professional recommendations from people who have direct knowledge of your professional work experience.
C.V. using the format provided in Annex 4 and written in English (or French for the GPE program at FERDI only). If the work was not paid, do not include it in your CV. Instead, you can create a category “Volunteer
Work” in your CV and list under that heading unpaid internships or other unpaid work.
The applicant’s bachelor’s degree diploma, and if applicable, also the diploma of the applicant’s most advanced graduate degree. (Do not include a transcript or upload a transcript as a substitute for a diploma)
Personal Statement
- You must upload a statement that explains your academic interest in, understanding of and academic preparedness for the programme(s) you are applying for. You should also explain the academic rationale for applying to the programme(s) you have chosen. If applying for two programmes, you are strongly encouraged to write a separate statement for each programme. The statement of academic purpose is an important part of your application, and selectors are looking for evidence of your academic suitability and motivation, and of what you can contribute academically to the programme.University expect statement(s) to be between 1,000 - 1,500 words.
- Please address the following questions/prompts in your statement(s)
- What prompted your interest in this particular field of study? Perhaps you have unanswered questions from your undergraduate studies or professional work, or you would like to further explore issues and ideas raised in your curricular or extra-curricular reading? Academic Motivations Why would you like to study your chosen programme? Perhaps it offers a particular approach, or there are specific modules that will help you develop necessary skills or knowledge. Perhaps the research interests of the academics teaching on your programme, and/or the wider research culture of the department align with your own interests and academic/professional aspirations?
- Suitability
- What makes you suitable for this LSE programme? Perhaps you have taken relevant undergraduate modules, or have relevant professional, voluntary, or other experience that has prepared for postgraduate study in this area?
- Purpose and Objectives
- What do you hope to get out of this particular LSE programme? How would this particular programme help you to achieve your personal, academic, and professional goals? Take the time to explain your academic or professional aspirations and goals, and how your chosen programme will impart the necessary skills and knowledge. Please avoid general statements about LSE’s performance in global rankings, and generic statements about London being a global/cosmopolitan centre of excellence.
