{"id":2886,"date":"2026-03-12T17:26:27","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T12:26:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/edunation\/?p=2886"},"modified":"2026-03-12T17:26:28","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T12:26:28","slug":"how-to-study-in-the-uk-with-the-ako-masters-scholarships-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/edunation\/guides\/how-to-study-in-the-uk-with-the-ako-masters-scholarships-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Study in the UK With the AKO Master\u2019s Scholarships 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The AKO Master\u2019s <\/strong>Scholarships<\/strong> <\/a>at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE<\/a>)<\/strong> enable talented students to pursue a one\u2011year taught master\u2019s degree in the UK with significant financial support. Funded by the AKO Foundation, this scholarship supports students from South Asia, Africa, and Latin America who demonstrate both financial need and a strong potential for societal impact through their studies and research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the AKO Master\u2019s Scholarships<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

LSE\u2019s AKO Master\u2019s Scholarships provide tuition fee coverage<\/strong> and, for select recipients, an additional maintenance stipend<\/strong> to assist with living costs while studying in London. The scholarship supports master\u2019s programmes offered by the Department of Psychological and Behavioural Science<\/strong> (PBS), preparing students to contribute to positive change in their communities after graduation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Choose The AKO Master\u2019s Scholarships?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The AKO Master\u2019s Scholarships help international students access world\u2011class postgraduate education<\/strong> at one of the UK\u2019s most prestigious institutions by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Providing full tuition coverage<\/strong> for eligible PBS master\u2019s degrees.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Offering a maintenance stipend<\/strong> for a limited number of recipients to support living costs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Empowering scholars to pursue research and societal impact in areas related to behavioural and psychological science.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    This award helps reduce financial barriers, enabling students to focus entirely on academic success and future impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    AKO Master\u2019s Scholarships Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    • Host Country:<\/strong> United Kingdom<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Host Institution:<\/strong> London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Scholarship Name:<\/strong> AKO Master\u2019s Scholarships<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Study Level:<\/strong> Master\u2019s (Postgraduate)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Eligible Programmes:<\/strong> One\u2011year taught master\u2019s programmes within the Department of Psychological and Behavioural Science (PBS)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Coverage:<\/strong> Full tuition fees (for all selected scholars); two<\/strong> awards include a maintenance stipend<\/strong> as well.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Number of Scholarships:<\/strong> 10 total (2 with stipend + 8 fees\u2011only).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Application Deadline:<\/strong> April 23, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Application Requirement:<\/strong> You must have an offer of admission to an eligible LSE master\u2019s programme and demonstrate financial need and potential for societal impact.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Scholarship Benefits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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      • 100\u202f% tuition fee coverage<\/strong> for the selected master\u2019s programme.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Maintenance stipend<\/strong> for living expenses for two of the awards.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Exposure to advanced research and academic training at a globally recognised institution.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        These benefits support students\u2019 ability to thrive academically and make a positive impact after graduation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Eligibility Criteria<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        To qualify for the AKO Master\u2019s Scholarships, applicants must<\/strong> satisfy the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        • Hold an offer of admission for an eligible one\u2011year master\u2019s programme in the Department of Psychological and Behavioural Science (PBS)<\/strong> at LSE.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Demonstrate financial need<\/strong> and explain why you could not attend LSE without funding.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Be a resident or citizen<\/strong> of South Asia, Africa, or Latin America<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Articulate a clear plan for how your study will contribute to societal impact<\/strong> in your home region after the programme.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          Applicants must meet both the academic admission requirements for their chosen programme and the scholarship criteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Required Documents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

          Prepare the following documents for consideration:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          • Completed LSE graduate admission application<\/strong> for your chosen master\u2019s programme.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Academic transcripts and degree certificates<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Evidence of financial need<\/strong> (e.g., personal statement outlining why funding is necessary).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Any additional documentation that LSE requires for admission or scholarship evaluation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            You will access the Graduate Financial Support Application<\/em> through your applicant portal after receiving an offer. Completing this application enables LSE to consider you for the AKO Master\u2019s Scholarships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Application Process & Timeline<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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            1. Choose your eligible master\u2019s degree<\/strong> offered by LSE\u2019s Department of Psychological and Behavioural Science.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            2. Submit your graduate admission application<\/strong> to LSE early to ensure funding evaluation access.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            3. Once LSE acknowledges your application, access the Graduate Financial Support Application<\/strong> through the applicant portal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            4. Complete the financial support application and upload personal and financial details by the funding deadline.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            5. LSE reviews responses and considers applicants for the AKO Master\u2019s Scholarships based on eligibility.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            6. Receive award decisions (scholarship notifications generally follow soon after the financial support application deadline).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

              The AKO Master\u2019s Scholarships at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) enable talented students to pursue a one\u2011year taught master\u2019s degree in the UK with significant financial support. Funded by the AKO Foundation, this scholarship supports students from South Asia, Africa, and Latin America who demonstrate both financial need and a strong […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":2875,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[57],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2886","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-guides"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/edunation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2886","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/edunation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/edunation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/edunation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/edunation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2886"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/edunation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2886\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2887,"href":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/edunation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2886\/revisions\/2887"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/edunation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2875"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/edunation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2886"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/edunation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2886"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/edunation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2886"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}