Scholarship Overview
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Overview
The Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity (AFSEE) Programme 2027-2028 is recruiting its eleventh cohort of mid-career social change leaders. Based at the International Inequalities Institute at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), this fully funded fellowship supports individuals committed to challenging social and economic inequality through policy, practice, research, arts, or movement-building.
Launched in 2016, the programme celebrates its tenth anniversary in 2026-2027 and aims to build a 400-strong global community of Fellows over two decades. To date, over 160 change-makers from 60 countries have participated.
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What the Fellowship Covers
The AFSEE Programme is fully funded. While specific monetary values are not published, the fellowship covers all programme costs including tuition, travel, accommodation, and living expenses for the Residential track. The Non-Residential track provides equivalent support for participation in intensive modules and network activities.
Two Fellowship Tracks
Residential Fellows
This track leads to an MSc in Inequalities and Social Science from LSE. Fellows live in London for the academic year.
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- Requires admission to LSE’s MSc programme
- Minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree or equivalent in any discipline
- Background in social science or social policy experience advantageous but not essential
- Higher English language requirement
- At least 7 years of relevant experience
- Not open to those with PhDs, recent master’s graduates (within 3 years), or current degree students
Non-Residential Fellows
This track allows participants to remain based in their home countries while attending intensive residential modules.
- Standard English language requirement
- At least 7 years of relevant experience
- Open to those with undergraduate degrees (2:2 and above) AND those without degrees
- Open to holders of postgraduate degrees
- Current degree students may apply only if their studies end before September 2027
- Designed for inclusive access, including non-traditional applicants
Eligible Fields of Work
Applications are accepted from any field advancing social and economic equity, including:
- Economic and social rights
- Sustainability and environmental justice
- Tax justice and economic alternatives
- Women’s, minority, and disability rights
- Rights to education
- Public policy
- Housing and urban inequalities
- Labour rights
- Community organising
- Arts and culture
- Peacebuilding and transitional justice
Priority Candidates
The programme especially encourages applications from:
- Residents of the Global South (never considered in isolation)
- Members of marginalised and historically underrepresented groups including Black, Latinx/o/a/e, Indigenous, Asian, Arab, Middle Eastern, Pacific Islander, refugee, biracial, multiracial, female-identifying, disability community, and LGBTQIA+ individuals
- Those without resources to self-finance such opportunities
- Individuals who have not previously had significant access to fellowships or scholarships
Application Process
Applications for the 2027-2028 cohort must be submitted by 5:00pm GMT on January 11, 2027. Late applications are not accepted.
- Review eligibility criteria for your preferred track (Residential or Non-Residential)
- Check LSE English language requirements for your track
- Prepare documentation demonstrating 7+ years of experience in inequality-related work
- Complete online application through the official AFSEE portal
- Submit before the deadline
For African and SADC Applicants
The AFSEE Programme explicitly welcomes Global South applicants and has included participants from 60 countries. For Zimbabwean and SADC region applicants, the Non-Residential track may be particularly suitable, allowing you to maintain your local commitments while accessing LSE’s resources and global network. The programme’s emphasis on candidates from underrepresented groups and those with limited prior fellowship access aligns with the realities many African practitioners face.
English language requirements are achievable: the Standard level for Non-Residential applicants typically requires IELTS 7.0 overall with 6.5 in writing, or equivalent. The Higher level for Residential applicants requires IELTS 7.0 overall with 7.0 in writing.
Programme Structure and Commitment
Fellows join a lifelong community of Atlantic Fellows. The programme combines academic learning, practical skill-building, peer exchange, and network development. Residential Fellows complete a full master’s degree; Non-Residential Fellows participate in intensive modules designed to fit around ongoing professional commitments.
Official scholarship page: https://www.lse.ac.uk/International-Inequalities/Atlantic-Fellows
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