The Participation Fund is designed to provide financial assistance to students who can’t afford to take part in extra-curricular activities run by LSESU – meaning you get more chances to take part in more things!

APPLY HERE

 

HOW DO I APPLY?

Simple! By following the link above, completing the Participation Fund application form and submit it, along with the following evidence (also detailed on the application form):

  • A copy of the last month’s bank statements, for all accounts you own (including overseas)
  • The evidence of the cost of the activity in question (e.g., screenshot of a website or copy of an email with the organiser)
  • A completed budget showing how much you have left after rent, living expenses and bills.

 

Please note, the panel for the Participation Fund meet weekly.

 

WHAT IS IT?

The Participation Fund is a means tested fund and comes from the same pot of money as the Students’ Union Fund. It is designed to provide financial assistance to students who can’t afford to take part in extra-curricular activities run by LSESU. These activities will often be led by clubs and societies however we will consider any LSESU activity that would have a positive impact on your student experience.

Students will have to demonstrate their proposed activity having a positive impact on either:

  • Wellbeing
  • Education
  • Your ability to create a feeling of community or maintain involvement in your established community at LSE.

 

WHO CAN APPLY?

Any currently registered LSE student on an undergraduate or postgraduate course (Summer School students are unfortunately not eligible). Proof of ID, LSE Student number and details about your course will be asked in the application form.

 

WHAT THE FUND COVERS

We do not cover trips abroad, accommodation, kit and travel costs and we also only cover SU-affiliated activities.

 

HOW MUCH CAN BE CLAIMED?

  • All applicants can receive up to £150 per academic year.

  • Evidence of the activity’s costs will have to be provided to justify the amount requested. If applying for money to purchase an item, evidence should be provided to prove good value (e.g., by price comparison or advice from expert).

  • Please note you can only apply for one club and one society.

 

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

After reviewing the submitted application and ensuring that it is conformed to the criteria and that all the documents requested are provided, the Funds Coordinator will present it to the SUF Panel members for consideration.

Subsequently, the funds coordinator will inform the applicant of the Panel’s decision, or any further actions needed.

Awards are paid via a BACS payment and can take up to ten working days to process, once all the requested documents are approved.

 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

  • All applications are treated sensitively and in confidence.

  • It is important to inform the funds coordinator of your full circumstances.

  • If you can’t provide any of the documents requested to prove your financial situation, please contact the funds coordinator to explain the reasons and see how to proceed otherwise.
  • All cases are judged on their individual merit
  • Unfortunately, we're unable to assess claims for retrospective purchases.

 

WHO TO CONTACT FOR HELP/INFORMATION?

The funds coordinator is the main LSESU staff member to contact for any information related to the application. Here is the funds coordinator’s email address: Su.funds@lse.ac.uk

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