Introduction

Lancaster University Management School (LUMS) is pleased to offer significant scholarship funding to our most talented applicants.

We greatly value the experience and diversity of our thriving community, and we offer a range of scholarships that have been 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.

Scholarship award

Scholarship	Amount	Number of awards available
Women in Business Scholarship	50% fee reduction	5
Dean’s Excellence Scholarship	50% fee reduction	5
LUMS 60th Anniversary MBA Scholarship	50% fee reduction	5
LUMS MBA Scholarship	Up to £16,000	25

Women in Business Scholarships

We are proud to offer 5 scholarships, each providing a 50% reduction in tuition fees, for exceptional women in business. These scholarships are awarded to individuals who demonstrate outstanding leadership and a strong commitment to advancing women in business.

Dean’s Excellence Scholarships

We have 5 Dean’s Excellence Scholarships available, each offering a 50% reduction in tuition fees. These scholarships are awarded to candidates who demonstrate academic excellence, significant professional achievements, and strong leadership potential.

LUMS 60th Anniversary MBA Scholarships

To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the foundation of Lancaster University Management School (LUMS), we are offering 5 scholarships with a 50% reduction in tuition fees for individuals who demonstrate outstanding leadership potential and a strong commitment to the values of LUMS in their careers to date.

LUMS MBA Scholarships

In addition, we are pleased to offer 25 merit-based scholarships of up to £16,000. These scholarships are awarded to high-calibre candidates based on their academic, professional, and personal achievements.

Across all our scholarship awards, successful applicants will have an excellent overall application and demonstrate strong communication skills during their interviews.

Who is eligible?

These scholarships are available to 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 Scholarships are awarded for the first year of study only; as a tuition fee waiver for full-time students.
• There are no cash alternatives available for these scholarships.
• 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

The following awards cannot be combined with any other scholarship or discounts offered by Lancaster University:

• Women in Business Scholarships
• Dean’s Excellence Scholarships
• LUMS 60th Anniversary MBA Scholarships

It is possible to combine the LUMS MBA Scholarship with the Alumni Loyalty Scholarship. Additionally, LUMS MBA Scholarship applicants who apply by 30 April 2025 are also eligible to receive an additional £2,000 tuition fee discount.

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.

For further information, please contact our PGT Admissions Team.