Lancaster University - Management School lists 20+ scholarships, of which 12 open to Indian applicants. Coverage spans UG, PG, MBA and PhD study at the Bailrigg campus.
Awards range from a flat £3,000 undergraduate fee cut to a 50% MBA tuition waiver worth £16,500. Most awards need no separate form; consideration triggers automatically once you accept a Lancaster offer.
- Standard LUMS postgraduate tuition 2026-27: £20,868 to £36,630 (INR 26.87 to 47.17 Lakhs) per year
- With the India Scholarship - Postgraduate applied: net £10,868 to £26,630 (INR 13.99 to 34.29 Lakhs) per year
- Maximum MBA saving via the LUMS Excellence prize at half the £33,000 fee: £16,500 (INR 21.25 Lakhs)
- Next major external deadline: 6 October 2026, 4:30 PM IST for the Chevening 2027-28 cycle
Currency Note: All INR conversions use the live rate of 1 GBP = INR 128.79 as of September 2026. LUMS refers to Lancaster University Management School, the business school within Lancaster University at Bailrigg campus.
Table of Contents
- Lancaster University - Management School Scholarships for UG Students
- Lancaster University - Management School Scholarships for PG / Master’s Students
- India-Specific Scholarships at Lancaster University - Management School
- Lancaster University - Management School PhD Scholarships
- External Government Scholarships for Lancaster University - Management School
- Lancaster University - Management School Scholarships: Frequently Asked Questions
Lancaster University - Management School Scholarships for UG Students
Indian undergraduates can stack two awards worth £6,000 (INR 7.73 Lakhs) per year at LUMS. Standard Bachelor’s tuition runs £25,875 to £28,515 (INR 33.32 to 36.72 Lakhs) annually.
| Scholarship | Value | Eligibility | Deadline (2027 Entry) |
|---|---|---|---|
| India Scholarship - Undergraduate | £3,000 (INR 3.86 Lakhs) per year of study | Indian national or permanent resident, international fee-payer, full-time on-campus UG at Bailrigg | Automatic at offer acceptance; tentative 30 June 2027 (UCAS reply) |
| Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship - International | £3,000 (INR 3.86 Lakhs) per year of study | A*AA at A-level or equivalent (95%+ CBSE or ISC), Lancaster as firm UCAS choice | Automatic via UCAS; tentative 30 June 2027 |
| Undergraduate International Study Centre Progression Scholarship | Progression fee benefit | Students completing Lancaster International Study Centre pathway before joining LUMS | Automatic on progression to degree |
Both India and Excellence awards renew each year of the degree. A three-year Bachelor’s therefore earns up to £18,000 (INR 23.18 Lakhs) in total tuition waivers.
Lancaster confirms the India and Excellence scholarships stack for undergraduates. The India award, however, cannot be combined with any other Lancaster-administered scholarship.
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Lancaster University - Management School Scholarships for PG / Master’s Students
Postgraduate applicants at LUMS can secure between £4,635 and £16,500 (INR 5.97 to 21.25 Lakhs) depending on the master’s route chosen.
| Scholarship | Value | Eligibility | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management School Master’s Excellence Scholarship | 15% fee reduction, up to £4,635 (INR 5.97 Lakhs) | 1st (home or international) or 2:1/2:2 (international) UG degree; full-time on-campus LUMS master’s, 2027 entry | Automatic on offer acceptance; tentative 31 July 2027 |
| Lancaster Global Scholarship - Master’s | £5,000 (INR 6.44 Lakhs) in first year | First-class UG degree; taught PG programme excluding the MBA route | Automatic for October intake entry |
| Early Acceptance Scholarship | £2,000 (INR 2.58 Lakhs) | Offer holders accepting a conditional or unconditional place before the cut-off | Tentative 7 April 2027 |
| LUMS MBA Excellence Scholarship | 50% fee reduction, up to £16,500 (INR 21.25 Lakhs); 10 awards | Full-time MBA offer holders for the September intake; not fully externally funded | Automatic through MBA application and interview |
| MBA Women in Business Scholarship | 50% fee reduction (INR 21.25 Lakhs); 5 awards per programme | Female MBA offer holders demonstrating leadership potential | Automatic through MBA application |
| Executive Dean’s Award (MBA and EMBA) | Up to 40% fee reduction (INR 17.00 Lakhs); 15 awards | MBA or EMBA offer holders showing academic strength plus career leadership | Automatic through MBA process |
| Alumni Loyalty Scholarship | 10% fee reduction | Lancaster University graduates returning for a taught master’s programme | Automatic on offer acceptance |
LUMS Master’s tuition for 2026-27 runs from £20,868 for MSc Management to £36,630 for premium routes like MSc Business Analytics. Applicants targeting October 2027 should budget for a similar or slightly higher range.
MBA candidates get the widest funding pool at Lancaster:
- LUMS MBA Excellence Scholarship: 10 seats at 50% off; each saves around £16,500 (about INR 21.25 Lakh)
- MBA Women in Business Scholarship: 5 seats at 50% off
- Executive Dean’s Awards: 15 seats at up to 40% off (£13,200 / INR 17.00 Lakhs)
That mix delivers about 30 funded places each September intake. On a typical LUMS full-time MBA cohort of roughly 90, close to a third of admitted candidates land meaningful tuition help.
Reddit Insight: Indian applicants often assume the India Scholarship stacks with the Management School Master’s Excellence award. It does not; the India award blocks every Lancaster-administered scholarship except Alumni Loyalty, so pick the higher-value single award.
Explore More: LUMS Fees Breakdown | LUMS Admissions
India-Specific Scholarships at Lancaster University - Management School
Two India-only awards, worth £3,000 for undergraduates and £10,000 for postgraduates, apply automatically to Indian nationals accepting a Bailrigg offer.
| Scholarship | Value | Eligibility | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| India Scholarship - Postgraduate | £10,000 (INR 12.88 Lakhs) tuition fee reduction | Indian passport or permanent home address in India; 1st or 2:1 UG degree; full-time MA, MSc, MBA, LLM or EMBA at Bailrigg | Automatic on offer acceptance; tentative 31 July 2027 for October entry |
| India Scholarship - Undergraduate | £3,000 (INR 3.86 Lakhs) per year | Indian national or resident; international fee-payer; on-campus UG at Bailrigg | Automatic at offer acceptance; UCAS reply deadline tentative 30 June 2027 |
The India Postgraduate award pairs only with the Alumni Loyalty Scholarship. A Lancaster Bachelor’s alumna returning for a LUMS master’s therefore trims fees by £10,000 plus a further 10% of tuition.
Every other Lancaster-administered award, including the Management School Excellence route, blocks that stack. Applicants must choose the higher single value rather than combine.
The India Undergraduate award, unusually, does combine with the international Excellence Scholarship. That pairing shaves £6,000 per year (INR 7.73 Lakhs annual) off tuition across a three-year Bachelor’s degree.
MSc by Research programmes and online master’s routes remain ineligible. Deferrals to a later intake also void the India award, and recipients must retain international fee-payer status throughout.
Lancaster University - Management School PhD Scholarships
LUMS PhD candidates from India can access fully-funded studentships covering fees plus a stipend of about £19,000 (INR 24.47 Lakhs) per year for three years.
| Scholarship | Value | Eligibility | Deadline (2027 Entry) |
|---|---|---|---|
| LUMS PhD Studentship | Full fee waiver plus stipend around £19,000 (INR 24.47 Lakhs) per year for 3 years | Excellent Bachelor’s and outstanding Master’s degree in a related discipline; open to any nationality including Indian | 15 March 2027 |
| Management Science PhD Studentship | Departmental fee and stipend cover, department-specific value | Management Science PhD applicants with a strong quantitative background | 15 March 2027 (tentative alignment) |
| ESRC North West Social Science DTP | UKRI fee waiver plus UKRI stipend rate | International students eligible via LUMS; open to select social-science disciplines | Tentative 15 January 2027 per past cycle pattern |
| Commonwealth PhD Scholarship (external via LUMS) | Full fees, monthly stipend, return airfare and study grants | Commonwealth citizens including India; strong research proposal aligned with a LUMS supervisor | Tentative 20 October 2026 through CSC Central |
Recipients typically help with departmental teaching and marking as part of the studentship contract. Applicants must indicate scholarship interest on the PhD application form and in the personal statement to receive automatic consideration.
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External Government Scholarships for Lancaster University - Management School
Chevening and Commonwealth are the two big external routes Indian applicants use to fully fund a LUMS master’s. Together they cover fees, stipend, flights and visa costs.
| Scholarship | Value | Eligibility | Deadline (2027 Intake) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chevening Scholarship | Full tuition, monthly stipend, return flights, visa fees | Indian citizen with 2+ years (2,800 hours) work experience; 2:1 UG degree; three UK master’s applications required | 6 October 2026, 4:30 PM IST |
| Commonwealth Master’s Scholarship | Fees, stipend, return airfare, thesis and study grants | Indian national with 2:1 UG degree; financial need proven; not open to MBA; apply via SAKSHAT and CSC Central | SAKSHAT tentative 15 August 2026; CSC Central 20 October 2026, 8:30 PM IST |
| Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation Scholarship | Up to USD 100,000 for tuition, living and one-way airfare | Indian citizen under 30 with a first-class UG degree from a top-tier institution | Tentative 15 March 2027 (annual cycle) |
| JN Tata Endowment Loan Scholarship | Loan of INR 10 Lakh plus outright gift of INR 1 to 7.5 Lakh | Indian citizen with a first-class UG degree; PG offer letter in hand at time of interview | Tentative 24 March 2027 (annual cycle) |
| KC Mahindra Scholarship | INR 8.5 Lakh loan-scholarship; top awards up to INR 10 Lakh | Indian citizen with strong UG record and confirmed PG offer abroad | Tentative 31 March 2027 (annual cycle) |
Chevening covers 12 months only, which matches the standard one-year LUMS master’s structure without any funding gap. The Commonwealth award blocks MBA candidates, so Lancaster MBA hopefuls should not apply through that route.
Reddit Insight: Chevening applicants routinely name Lancaster as one of their three university choices. One-year MSc Management, MSc Finance and MSc Marketing all fit the 12-month funding window neatly. Candidates listing two or four courses instead are auto-rejected at the eligibility gate.
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Lancaster University - Management School Scholarships: Frequently Asked Questions
Ques. What is the maximum scholarship stack an Indian student can secure at LUMS?
Ans. The MBA route yields the biggest single award. Its LUMS Excellence prize halves a £33,000 tuition bill, saving £16,500 or INR 21.25 Lakhs. Non-MBA master’s applicants pair the India Scholarship (£10,000) with Alumni Loyalty (10% off) if they hold a Lancaster Bachelor’s.
Ques. When should Indian applicants apply for LUMS scholarships in the 2027 cycle?
Ans. Apply for admission by the intake deadline first: rolling deadlines apply for MBA rounds through 2027 and taught master’s typically close in July 2027. Lancaster confirms scholarship decisions along with the admission offer for most awards, and by end July for MBA scholarships.
Ques. Do I need a separate application form for LUMS scholarships?
Ans. No separate form exists for any Lancaster-administered scholarship at LUMS. Consideration is automatic once you accept a conditional or unconditional offer; the admissions team flags your file for every award you match. External awards like Chevening and Commonwealth require their own applications on separate portals.
Ques. What academic threshold does the India Scholarship - Postgraduate require?
Ans. Lancaster asks for a UK first-class or upper second-class (2:1) equivalent. That maps to about 60% and above at most Indian universities, or roughly 8.0 CGPA at IITs and NITs. Applicants scoring 55 to 59% may still get an admission offer but forfeit the £10,000 India award.
Ques. How competitive is the LUMS full-time MBA scholarship pool?
Ans. The Lancaster full-time MBA opens roughly 30 scholarship slots per September, split across three award schemes. Excellence, Women in Business and Executive Dean’s Awards collectively back roughly a third of admitted candidates. Interview performance and career story drive selection more than raw GMAT numbers.
Ques. Does the India Scholarship cover living costs in Lancaster city?
Ans. No, only tuition. The £10,000 India Scholarship reduces tuition fees, not living costs of roughly £12,012 (INR 15.47 Lakhs) per year at Bailrigg. Indian applicants often pair the award with a JN Tata or KC Mahindra loan-scholarship for rent and food.
Ques. Can I hold a corporate sponsorship alongside the top MBA award?
Ans. Only partially. Lancaster disqualifies fully funded MBA applicants and any candidate whose external sponsor covers 50% or more of tuition. Indian applicants with employer sponsorship above the 50% mark must decline either the sponsor top-up or the Lancaster award.
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Axol Science Scholarship
- International Student Eligible: Yes
- Amount: $2,000
- Type: Company-Sponsored
- Level of Study: Bachelor
- Number of Scholarships: N/A
Leo Murray Entrepreneurship Scholarship
- International Student Eligible: Yes
- Amount: $14,000
- Type: College-Specific
- Level of Study: Master
- Number of Scholarships: N/A
Business Administration Scholarships
- International Student Eligible: No
- Amount: Variable Amount
- Type: Merit-Based
- Level of Study: Bachelor
- Number of Scholarships: N/A
VueVille Future Technology Scholarship
- International Student Eligible: Yes
- Amount: $1,000
- Type: Merit-Based
- Level of Study: Bachelor
- Number of Scholarships: 1
Saltire Scholarships
- International Student Eligible: Yes
- Amount: $8,000
- Type: Merit-Based
- Level of Study: Master
- Number of Scholarships: 50
Bharat Petroleum Scholarship
- International Student Eligible: Yes
- Amount: Variable Amount
- Type: Merit-Based
- Level of Study: Master
- Number of Scholarships: N/A
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Likes
- Course modules- different from other university courses and emphasis on practical simulations.
- Campus- secluded campus with a lot of nature
- Location in a small town
Dislikes
- Career services- it might be a general thing in all the universities in the UK but there wasn’t much support when it came to career help apart from CV
- Course modules- the course could have been more intense rather than being relaxed and could have financial modules as strategy is finance based but there wasn’t a single module on finance.
- Part-time opportunities- Since it’s a small town, you could struggle with part time as less opportunities
Scholarship
- Yes, I received 6000 pounds for the scholarship and it was based on my good undergrad scores. All students are considered for the scholarship and you don’t need to apply separately for it.
- 6000 pounds was the scholarship amount.
- Yes, my batchmates also received scholarships
- I have no idea but everyone received scholarship amounts based on their profiles and undergrad scores.
- I stayed on campus, so I never really struggled for accommodation.
- I paid around $ 760 monthly for an en-suite on campus.
- Since my admission process was on time and I looked to stay on campus, I really didn’t struggle with campus accommodation. It was convenient as I wanted an all girls flat and an en-suite so I got whatever I needed.
- I can advice based on someone's needs and budget. Campus is definitely pricier and if someone is looking to work part-time, then it’s better to stay off campus as it would be cheaper and closer to work. It also depends on one’s course and if they have many classes. Since my course was relaxed, staying off campus also wouldn’t have made a difference.
- It was a mix. Some Indians stayed on campus and some off campus
Scholarship
I received 25% scholarship a which was a departmental scholarship provided by the Marketing department itself. I had not applied for a scholarship at the time of application but I was awarded one based on merit and my application.
The admission process was fairly simple and I was required to submit all of my mark sheets and other professional documents along with a statement of purpose for applying and pursuing the program as well as two recommendation letters from people who have either supervised me or taught me. I also had to provide an IELTS score which was just to check my reception and study readiness in the English language, a band of 7 and above is an acceptable score. I received an offer letter along with a departmental scholarship and the whole process took 2 - to 3 months from end to end. Chopras consulting helped me with the admission process and they were very helpful and guided me through the entire process.
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