London Business School MBA Africa Scholarship 2027

Overview

London Business School offers Africa-focused MBA scholarships through its Africa Club, the Wheeler Institute for Business and Development, and corporate partners. The flagship LBS African MBA Scholarship is up to GBP 30,000. Other awards include the Laidlaw Foundation Africa Scholarship and the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at LBS. The 2027 cycle aligns with LBS MBA admission rounds; the main deadline is 30 April 2027 for September 2027 entry.

Benefits

• Up to GBP 30,000 tuition reduction (LBS African MBA Scholarship).
• For the Mastercard Foundation track: full tuition plus living stipend, accommodation, return travel.
• LBS MBA programme is two years, with extensive opportunities for global immersion (Hong Kong campus, Dubai exchange).
• LBS Africa Club alumni network with 1,000+ African MBA alumni.
• Strong recruiting pipeline into McKinsey, BCG, Bain, the major investment banks, and major African corporates.

Eligibility

• Holding (or expecting) admission to the LBS MBA programme.
• African citizen OR with demonstrated long-term professional commitment to Africa.
• Bachelor’s degree with strong academic record.
• Minimum 3 years of full-time professional experience (LBS average is around 5 years).
• GMAT or GRE.
• For the Mastercard Foundation track: African citizen, demonstrated financial need, return-to-Africa commitment.

How to apply

1. Apply for admission to the LBS MBA through the LBS online application portal.
2. In the application, indicate your interest in Africa-focused scholarships and complete the relevant essays.
3. For the Mastercard Foundation track: complete the additional financial declaration and return-to-Africa commitment.
4. Submit before 30 April 2027 for September 2027 entry (earlier rounds also available).
5. Scholarship decisions are typically released alongside admission decisions.