Fully funded

Uggla Family Scholars Programme

London School of Economics and Political Science, United Kingdom

Scholarship overview

Created in 2020 by LSE alumnus Lance Uggla with a £23.4 million pledge, the programme provides up to ten undergraduate scholarships each year for students from underrepresented backgrounds with the greatest financial need.

Scholars receive financial support plus pre-arrival guidance, guaranteed accommodation in an LSE hall of residence, 1:1 coaching and mentoring throughout their studies. The programme works in collaboration with Simon Fraser University in Canada.

Award Information

  • Accepted a conditional or unconditional offer on any LSE undergraduate programme.
  • From a low-income household with demonstrable financial need.
  • Typically seven awards for UK students and three for Overseas fee status students; the Uggla family prefers one overseas Scholar to be from Canada.
  • Applications encouraged from students eligible for Free School Meals, underrepresented Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, care-experienced students, students with disabilities and students from Canada.

UK Scholars (per year of study)

  • Tuition fee contribution: £5,171
  • Maintenance stipend: £17,985
  • Total: £23,156

Overseas Scholars (per year of study)

  • Tuition fee contribution: £13,646 (remaining tuition covered by LSE's Undergraduate Support Scheme)
  • Maintenance stipend: £17,985
  • Travel award: £566
  • Total: £32,197

Awards are renewed annually subject to satisfactory academic progress and may be adjusted for inflation and fee increases (2026 entry figures).

  • 2026 entry: Overseas applicants 30 April 2026; UK applicants 1 June 2026 (closed).
  • Decisions emailed July 2026 (Overseas) and August 2026 (UK).
  • 2027 entry applications open early 2027; deadlines to be confirmed then.
  1. Receive and accept an offer of admission for 2027 entry.
  2. Complete the LSE Undergraduate Scholarship Application (linked when applications open).
  3. Provide one academic reference.
  4. Include supporting documents as guided by the form.
  5. Email everything to [email protected].

Official links

Documents you will need

  • Completed LSE Undergraduate Scholarship Application
  • One academic reference
  • Supporting financial documents

How selection works

One application is considered for the programme and every other LSE scholarship for which the applicant is eligible. Scholars are strongly encouraged to live in LSE halls of residence.

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