Scholarship Awarding University:
Type of degree:
Bachelor’s
Scholarship Deadline:
Applications for this scholarship will end as follows;
i. For UK students: 31 May, 2024
ii. For International students: 28 April, 2024
Scholarship Summary:
LSE is delighted to announce ten new undergraduate scholarships, generously funded though the Uggla Family Scholarship Programme, for UK and international students with the greatest financial need including those from groups underrepresented in higher education.
The scholarships are designed to help new students at LSE gain a global perspective, achieve academic excellence and develop civic leadership skills. The scholarships offer students a generous financial package and also guidance, support and opportunities throughout their studies to help position themselves for future success.
Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
To be considered for the Uggla Family Scholarships,
i. Applicants must have accepted a conditional or unconditional offer of admission on any undergraduate programme at LSE.
ii. Candidates must be from low-income households and be able to demonstrate financial need.
LSE is looking to support undergraduate students from underrepresented groups such as;
- applications from underrepresented Black, Minority, Ethnic (BME) backgrounds, especially from Black African/Caribbean, Pakistani and Bangladeshi heritage,
- applications from students who are care leavers,
- students of all gender identities to ensure gender balance across the ten scholarships,
- applications from Canada as one of Uggla Family Scholarships will be awarded to an offer holder from Canada.
Value of Scholarship:
a. Seven scholarships are available for new LSE undergraduate students from the UK: The UK scholarship is approximately worth £21,200 per year and will be renewed for each subsequent year of study, subject to satisfactory academic progress.
The annual award is made up of;
- a tuition fee award of £4,500 per year
- a maintenance stipend of £16,700 per year to cover accommodation and other living costs.
b. Three scholarships are available for new LSE undergraduate students from any country outside the UK (who are classified as having overseas fee status). The Uggla Family has a preference for one overseas scholar to be from Canada: The Overseas scholarship is worth £29,357 per year and will be renewed for each subsequent year of study, subject to satisfactory academic progress.
The annual award is made up of
- a tuition fee award worth 50% of the tuition fees per year
- a maintenance stipend of £16,700 per year to cover accommodation and other living costs
- a travel award of £525 per year to assist with travel costs.
In addition, successful scholars will join the Uggla Family Scholars community and be supported throughout their undergraduate journey through a portfolio of activities and opportunities which include:
- pre-arrival support and guidance
- guaranteed accommodation in an LSE Hall of Residence
- expert academic mentoring
- access to an alumni buddy scheme
- a bespoke programme to develop academic and civic leadership skills
- a portfolio of careers opportunities, projects and internships
- engagement and mentorship with the Uggla family
Scholarship Application Guide:
To apply;
i. Once you have received and accepted an offer of admission for 2024 entry (conditional or unconditional), you can apply for the Uggla Family Scholars Programme by submitting the following by email to financial-support@lse.ac.uk:
- A completed LSE Undergraduate Scholarship Application 2024
- One academic reference - this can be sent by you together with your scholarship application, or it can be sent to us separately by your referee.
- Supporting documents - this will vary dependent on the information you have provided; further guidance can be found in the scholarship application form.
Scholarship Website:
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the London School of Economics Uggla Undergraduate Scholarship Page.