LSE Bursary and Discretionary Bursary

New entrants from 2025/26 (per year)

• Household income £0 - £30,000: £4,250
• £30,001 - £35,000: £3,000
• £35,001 - £40,000: £2,250
• £40,001 - £50,000: £1,250

Discretionary Bursary

• Varies with need; combined with the LSE Bursary it is not expected to exceed the maximum LSE Bursary (£4,250 in 2026/27).

• Final date to be considered for an LSE Bursary for 2026/27: 26 March 2027 (Student Finance household income data must reach LSE by this date).
• Students are notified before the programme starts; the Bursary is paid in three termly instalments, the first in October after registration.
• Discretionary Bursary outcomes are likely in October after registration.

1. Apply to Student Finance for the Income Assessed Maintenance Loan, even if you do not plan to take the loan.
2. Consent to share your and your parent or guardian's information with LSE.
3. Ensure Student Finance holds correct bank details.
4. For a Discretionary Bursary, also complete the LSE Undergraduate Scholarship application.

• Student Finance household income assessment (shared with consent)
• LSE Undergraduate Scholarship application (Discretionary Bursary only)

The Bursary is entitlement-based on the income scale with no competition. Discretionary Bursary awards use the same scale adjusted for need.