You will be automatically considered for this funding when you apply
Introduction
For the full time Lancaster MBA programme, Lancaster University offers a range of scholarships up to a maximum award of £16,000.
We greatly value the experience and diversity of our thriving community of students and this scholarship is designed to support and attract students who have the potential to contribute to the social and cultural diversity of our programme, bringing with them excellent managerial experience and academic ability.
This scholarship is awarded as a fee waiver and will be assessed based on your application and performance at interview.
Scholarship award
Scholarships of up to £16,000, for the first year of entry, are available.
The value of your scholarship will be decided using the following criteria. This will be evidenced in your application form and discussed during your interview:
Excellent academic record.
Excellent managerial experience.
Evidence of responsible leadership, such as involvement in volunteering, community support activity or sustainability initiatives.
Applicants who will bring an increased diversity to the class.
Who is eligible?
The Scholarship is available for eligible applicants to the full time Lancaster MBA programme, offered on-campus through Lancaster University Management School, for October 2025 entry.
You must be in receipt of either a conditional or unconditional offer for a place at Lancaster University for October 2025 entry, which you have accepted.
Fully funded applicants are not eligible for this scholarship.
Partially funded applicants for less than 50% of their fees would be eligible for this scholarship.
How to apply
Scholarship awards will be confirmed following interview throughout the recruitment cycle.
If you meet the stated scholarship eligibility and award criteria, the scholarship will be confirmed.
Payment of the scholarship
The Management School MBA Scholarship will be awarded for the first year of study only, as a tuition fee waiver for full-time students.
The Management School MBA Scholarship is not available as a cash alternative.
Scholarships are reviewed on an annual basis, and we cannot guarantee funding for the following entry year for applicants who decide to defer.
Combining scholarship awards
If an applicant is eligible for both, this scholarship can be combined with the Alumni Loyalty Scholarship.
Lancaster University reserves the right to withdraw this scholarship or bursary if award holders are subsequently found to be ineligible or if the terms and conditions of the scholarship are not adhered to.
Our admissions team can help with questions about scholarships and bursaries as well as other general enquiries about applying to Lancaster University.
Additional information
All offer conditions must be met or exceeded.
All other entry requirements must be met.
Applicants must apply for and receive an offer to study on the full-time Lancaster MBA programme at our Lancaster campus for the 2025-2026 academic year.
An offer of a scholarship is conditional upon acceptance by the offer deadline.
Lancaster University reserves the right to withdraw the scholarship if award holders are subsequently found to be ineligible, or if the terms and conditions of the scholarship are not adhered to.
A scholarship for students who are refugees or have humanitarian protection, with support and resources to help them integrate into our community here at Lancaster.
Master’s Scholarship for Black British students.
This scholarship will provide a full fee waiver and stipend of £18,000, for living costs, to support a high-achieving Black student to progress to PGT study.
