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Supporting access where funding is available.

LSSE may offer scholarships, sponsored places, partial fee support, group discounts or cohort-based aid where funding, sponsorship or approved access arrangements are available.

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Introduction

LSSE is committed to widening access to practical education in social enterprise, ESG, sustainable economics, cooperative leadership and public-value leadership.

Scholarships and aid may be available where LSSE has approved funding, donor support, sponsorship, employer support or cohort-specific access arrangements.

Aid is not guaranteed and may vary by programme, cohort, funding source and eligibility criteria.

Types of Support

Sponsored Places

Places funded by a donor, institution, foundation, employer, corporate sponsor or partner organisation.

Partial Fee Support

Reduced fees for selected applicants based on eligibility, funding availability and programme rules.

Group Discounts

Discounts for organisations enrolling multiple participants, subject to LSSE approval.

Partner-Nominated Places

Places made available through approved LSSE partnerships or sponsored cohort arrangements.

Employer Sponsorship

Support for learners whose employer funds or contributes to programme participation.

Cohort Sponsorship

A funder or partner supports access for a defined group of learners, founders, professionals or organisations.

Who May Be Considered

Aid may be considered for:

  • Students;
  • Early-stage social entrepreneurs;
  • Charity or NGO staff;
  • Community leaders;
  • Cooperative society leaders;
  • Under-resourced organisations;
  • Applicants from sponsored cohorts;
  • Learners referred through partner organisations;
  • Participants from mission-led or public-value organisations;
  • Individuals with strong development need and limited funding access.

Aid Application Information

Applicants may be asked to provide:

  • Selected programme or pathway;
  • Personal statement;
  • Professional background;
  • Reason for aid request;
  • Organisation details where applicable;
  • Employer or sponsor information;
  • Evidence of eligibility;
  • Confirmation of ability to complete the programme;
  • Consent to aid terms and reporting requirements where applicable.

Important Notes

  • Aid is subject to availability.
  • Applying for aid does not guarantee support.
  • Some programmes may not have aid available.
  • Sponsored places may have specific eligibility conditions.
  • Aid may cover full or partial fees depending on the funding source.
  • Aid decisions are separate from professional recognition decisions.
  • LSSE may withdraw aid where information is inaccurate or conditions are not met.

How Aid Requests Are Reviewed

LSSE may consider:

  • Programme relevance;
  • Applicant need;
  • Funding availability;
  • Sponsor conditions;
  • Cohort eligibility;
  • Applicant readiness;
  • Organisational or community benefit;
  • Ability to participate fully;
  • Alignment with LSSE’s educational and public-value objectives.

Aid decisions are made separately from academic admission, Society membership approval or professional recognition assessment.

For Sponsors and Partners

LSSE welcomes conversations with organisations that want to sponsor access to learning.

Sponsors may support:

  • Individual learners;
  • Student places;
  • Cooperative leaders;
  • Charity or NGO staff;
  • Social entrepreneurs;
  • Institutional cohorts;
  • Community leaders;
  • Women or youth cohorts;
  • ESG or fundraising cohorts.