Does LBS MiF offer scholarships for international students?How realistic is it for Indians to secure one?

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V Gupta · Accepted Answer

Yes, LBS MiF does offer scholarships for international students, and Indians are among the groups that regularly receive them. Most awards are merit-based, tied to academic record, GMAT/GRE performance, and evidence of leadership or professional impact. Typical amounts range from &pound;10,000 to &pound;25,000, though a few exceptional cases have received close to 50% tuition coverage.
For Indian applicants, competition is tough since many apply with high GMAT scores and strong banking/finance backgrounds. What often sets winners apart is a combination of solid academics plus a compelling personal story in the essays. Demonstrating how the MiF fits into long-term career goals also helps.
It&rsquo;s also worth applying in earlier rounds because scholarship funds are distributed progressively, and later applicants often face limited availability. For many Indian students, a partial scholarship plus external funding (like Inlaks or Chevening) ends up being the realistic route.

V Ritik · Answer

Scholarships at LBS MiF aren&rsquo;t automatic, and that&rsquo;s what makes the process tricky for Indians who apply in large numbers each year. The good news is that quite a few manage to secure them if they plan early.
&bull; LBS offers merit scholarships like the MiF Merit Award and the LBS Fund Scholarship, with amounts usually covering 15&ndash;30% of tuition. &bull; There are targeted awards too, such as the Laidlaw Women&rsquo;s Leadership Fund or regional scholarships, which sometimes include Indian candidates. &bull; Strong recommendations highlighting leadership impact have proven just as important as test scores when scholarship committees decide. &bull; External options like KC Mahindra and Narotam Sekhsaria Foundation are popular add-ons, but deadlines close well before LBS decisions.
So yes, it&rsquo;s realistic for Indians to secure partial funding, but very rare to get a full ride. Applying in Round 1 or 2 maximizes chances.
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