update: we apologise for the delay in processing the applications, we are working through them as quickly as we can and will email applicants with their outcome as soon as possible (updated: 23rd april 2024)
APPLICATIONS FOR JULY 2024 GRADUATIONS are open
The GSF are funds designed to cover the graduation cap and gown hire costs and/or graduation photography for students unable to afford them. The fund is administered by the LSESU Advice Service and successful applicants will be able to order their cap and gown and/or photo free of charge. Full information is available in our guidance.
You may apply for one or both of the funds by indicating this on the application form.
Awards are limited and applications will be closed when this limit is reached, or at 5pm on Friday 10th May 2024 whichever comes soonest. No late applications will be reviewed.
The GSF is open to all graduating students for July 2024.
Am I eligible?
The GGSF & GPSF are open to all graduating students. The full eligibility criteria can be found in the Guidance Document.
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How do I apply?
Those wishing to apply should first read the Guidance Document for information regarding application and eligibility criteria. You should then complete the Application form and email it across to su.advice@lse.ac.uk, along with your corresponding evidence.
Download application form(Downloads a Word document)
Testimonial
A Cambridge graduate once told me: if you study your Master's at LSE, either because you are rich or because you want to be rich. I didn't want to pretend this was completely true on me. Life is hard for everyone from different aspects. As an international student, trying to stay in this city and find a proper job with visa sponsorship is never easy. Not because you are not excellent, because this is how things work here. We have got a lot of pressure to deal with.
I know many of us would feel shame to apply for some sponsorships for the gown, exactly as what my mom told me when she learned I wanted to work in a restaurant to support my life in London. What I really appreciate is the way that SU offered this opportunity. I felt respected and supported. And most importantly, the whole communication let me feel here we are not only expected to be top billers or world changers, we are expected to be human, be authentic about ourselves. Sometimes in a very competitive environment, it needs a lot of courage to admit you are not okay and you need support. It doesn't only relate to this gown support fund, but career advice, mental health care and a lot of other things. I am proud that LSE is doing better and better on this, and I am proud SU stills gives me this kind of support when I am about to leave the university.
The Support Fund did not only allow me to take part in graduation, but also to do so without having to stress about it in advance. I could have saved up, but a cost this significant would have made me stressed weeks or even months in advance. Having this support, I am able to celebrate with my colleagues without feeling bad for spending the money on a gown, not food. Thank you!
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