participation fund

Getting involved with LSESU helps you make the most of your time as a student here. The Participation Fund exists to remove financial barriers to participation by covering the costs of activities within the LSESU.

WHAT IS IT?

The Participation Fund is designed to provide financial assistance to students who cannot afford to participate in extra-curricular activities run by the LSESU; specifically, membership fees for Clubs and Societies, and ticket costs for Club and Society events.

Applicants can receive up to £300 per academic year.

who can apply?

Any currently registered LSE student on an undergraduate or postgraduate course (Summer School students are unfortunately not eligible).

What are the criteria?

The criteria are flexible. However, we expect applicants to be able to answer and provide proof to the four following questions:

1. Is the activity affiliated with the SU?
   Only applications related to the the activities mentioned above will currently be reviewed. If the claim for funding is related to any other personal activity outside of this, please apply for the Students' Union Fund.
    
2. Why can’t participation be afforded? 
   This must be justified through an up-to-date bank statement from all accounts you hold (including overseas) for the most-recent month. Please also outline your current (and expected) income, if applicable. It can speed up your application if you highlight and explain amounts over £100.
    
3. How will the activity positively impact your University experience? 
   The applicant must explain and justify how the activity would add to their experience at LSE.
    
4. Why the amount requested?
   Evidence of the activity’s costs will have to be provided to justify the amount requested (i.e. via screenshots).

Additional notes

• The decision-making panel retains the right to evaluate and determine a fair price for any purchase related to the activity mentioned in each application.
• The decision-making panel also retains the right to approve a lower amount than is requested. If none, or only part of the amount claimed, is granted, the reasons will be explained in a feedback email sent within 5 working days following the Panel’s decision.

How to apply?

By completing the Participation Fund application form and submitting it along with the following evidence:

1. A copy of the most-recent month’s bank statements for all accounts you own (including overseas).
2. The evidence of the cost of the activity in question (e.g. a screenshot of the cost).

who to contact for help/information?

The Funds Coordinator is the central LSESU staff member to contact for any queries related to the application.