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The Uggla Family Scholars Programme consists of a generous financial package covering partial tuition fee costs and full living costs, in addition to guidance, support and opportunities throughout the full duration of students’ undergraduate studies at LSE to help position themselves for future success.

The Uggla Family Scholars Programme is open to all LSE conditional and unconditional undergraduate offer holders, including both UK and Overseas fees status students.

Please find details on how to apply for the Uggla Family Scholars Programme, as well as all other LSE undergraduate scholarships, here.

• 2 September 2025 – UCAS applications open for 2026 entry.
• November 2025 to May 2026 – Decisions (successful and unsuccessful) are made ongoing with all applicants being notified by 13 May 2026.
• January 2026 – applications open for LSE scholarships for all.
• 23 April 2026 – deadline to submit scholarships application for Overseas fee status offer holders.
• 01 June 2026 – deadline to submit scholarship applications for Home/UK fee status offer holders.
• July 2026 – all scholarship application decisions will be emailed for Overseas fee status offer holders.
• August 2026 - all scholarship application decisions will be emailed for Home/UK fee status offer holders.

There are up to 10 scholarships available – typically seven for UK students and three for overseas students. There is a preference for one oversea student to be from Canada.

Please see here for the financial amount the scholarships are worth.

Yes – the LSE Undergraduate Scholarships application form allows you to be considered for all Scholarships that you are eligible for.

In addition, Scholars will join the Uggla Family Scholars community and be supported throughout their undergraduate journey through a series of activities and opportunities which include:

• Pre-arrival support and guidance
• Guaranteed accommodation in an LSE hall of residence
• 1:1 coaching
• A bespoke programme to develop academic and personal skills
• Unique opportunities including visits to top law firms and workshops with guest speakers
• Access to a dedicated careers adviser
• Engagement and mentorship with the Uggla Family

More information can be found here.

Unfortunately we cannot provide a fees assessment. However, you can self-assess and find more information on fee classifications  and the UKCISA guidance here.

Applications for undergraduate study at LSE are made via UCAS. More information on how to apply can be found on our website .

Yes, Uggla Family Scholars are guaranteed a place in LSE student accommodation for the full duration of their studies if they wish.

If you would prefer to live in non-LSE residences, you are welcome to do so. The maintenance stipend provided by the Programme can be spent at your discretion.

Unfortunately we can’t put you in contact with current Uggla Family Scholars, but you can visit out ‘Meet our Scholars’ page to get to know past and current Scholars.

If you have further questions about the following, please contact the relevant person/department below:

Prospective students interested in the Programme - Natalie Thompson (Student Recruitment Coordinator: Uggla Family Scholars Programme) at N.Thompson3@lse.ac.uk.

Prospective students interested in applying to LSE - Student Recruitment and Study Abroad at lse.ac.uk/ask-LSE.

Scholarship applicants - Financial Support Office at financial-support@lse.ac.uk

Please note that this is not a full scholarship.

Home fee status students approximately have a remaining £5,000 of tuition fees to pay to the School each year. Many Home fee status students do this by either:

• using a portion of their maintenance stipend from the Programme, or
• by undertaking part-time paid work, or
• by taking out a Tuition Fee Loan from the UK Government. Please check the relevant websites below for the latest information depending on where you live in the UK:
  Student Finance England
  Student Finance Wales
  Student Awards Agency Scotland
  Student Finance Northern Ireland

Overseas fee status students will have the remaining costs of their tuition fees covered by LSE's Undergraduate Support Scheme. More information can be found here.

More information can be found on our Fees and Funding pages.

The maintenance stipends are paid in the first week of each term. The first two payments are larger amounts than the final payment each year, so students should plan ahead and budget accordingly.

Yes, all Uggla Family Scholars will need to have a UK bank account set up in their name. We would recommend prioritising setting up a UK bank account upon arrival in London to avoid any delays in receiving payments.

Please note that payments cannot be made into bank accounts of parents/family members etc. Payments can only be made into bank accounts set up under the name of the student in receipt of the Uggla Family Scholarship.

More information about setting up a UK bank account can be found here.

Receiving external funding from a different organisation does not automatically disqualify you from becoming an Uggla Family Scholar.

However, all external funding that a student receives beyond the Uggla Family Scholarship must be discussed and approved by the Programme Manager and the LSE Financial Support Office.

Academic excellence is one of the key values of the Programme. Although there is no minimum grade requirement, students are expected to communicate their progress often to the Programme Manager and may also be asked by the donor on their progress.

The purpose of this will be to support the Scholar where needed and to prevent an interruption of studies or academic probation. Scholars are also supported by many individuals from across the School, including Dr Grace Lordan and staff from The Inclusion Initiative, a dedicated careers adviser, and the Programme Manager. Find out more about the support throughout your studies as part of the Programme.

If you have further questions about becoming part of the Programme, please contact Jonathan Plummer (Uggla Family Scholars Programme Manager) at J.Plummer@lse.ac.uk.