Scholarship Awarding University:
Type of degree:
Bachelor’s
Scholarship Deadline:
Applications for this scholarship will end as follows;
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 students who live in an area of low progression to higher education. This is determined by home postcode, which must be in TUNDRA MSOA quintile 1 or 2.
- applications from students who are eligible for Free School Meals (FSM),
- applications from underrepresented Black, Minority, Ethnic (BME) backgrounds,
- applications from students who are care-experienced,
- students of all gender identities to ensure gender balance across the ten scholarships,
- applications from students with disabilities,
- applications from Canada as one of the overseas 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 £23,156 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 £5,171 per year
- a maintenance stipend of £17,985 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 £32,197 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 £13,646 per year
- a maintenance stipend of £17,985 per year to cover accommodation and other living costs
- a travel award of £566 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 2026 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
- One academic reference - this can be sent by you together with your scholarship application, or it can be sent to LSE 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.