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Who can apply

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Country of study
United Kingdom · London
Target level
Bachelor’s
Fields of study
All fields
Other conditions
  • You must currently be in care or have previously been in local authority or kinship care at some point in your life, or be estranged from your parents or carers.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Currently in care or previously in local authority or kinship care at some point in your life or estranged from your parents or carers.
  • You must be assessed as a 'home' student for fees purposes.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Assessed as a ‘home’ student for fees purposes
  • You must be enrolling on an undergraduate degree programme at LSE.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Enrolling on an undergraduate degree programme at LSE

The real funding

What the opportunity pays, what is left for you to pay and the money to plan before leaving.

Dates

Applications close
Granted automatically with admission: no separate application.

Application steps

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  1. Step 1: Complete the UCAS application form and answer the questions about your situation (care experienced or estranged).
    With whom
    You
  2. Step 2: Automatically receive the Care Experienced and Estranged Student Bursary when you enrol at LSE.
    With whom
    LSE

Where to apply

London School of Economics and Political Science (opens in a new tab)

Official title (in English): Care Experienced and Estranged Student Bursary

Edition 2024-25 onwards · Verified on 1 November 2026

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Official website of London School of Economics and Political Science: ucas.com

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