Scholarship

W L "Bill" Byrnes Global Scholarship

Imperial College London Original Source

About This Opportunity

The W L "Bill" Byrnes Global Scholarship is a prestigious award offered by Imperial College Business School for students pursuing the MSc Investment & Wealth Management programme. The scholarship provides £30,000 towards tuition fees for the 2026/2027 academic year. This scholarship recognizes exceptional candidates who demonstrate strong academic backgrounds, professional excellence through internships and work experience, and outstanding communication skills. The scholarship is specifically designed to support students who face financial disadvantage or identify as first-generation students, making it an important opportunity for talented individuals who might otherwise face barriers to pursuing advanced education in investment and wealth management. The award is available to both home and overseas students who are applying for full-time study. Recipients are selected through a competitive process that includes a video assessment and interview, with candidates being evaluated on their academic potential, professional achievements, and communication abilities.

12 - 13 mo
Decisions notified week commencing 15 December for round one and week commencing 30 March for round two

Who Can Apply

Region
Global
Applicants
individual
Priority for
first_generation, low_income

Application Details

Interview

Stages

  1. 1 two_stage

Review process

Applicants must first receive an offer for the MSc Investment & Wealth Management programme in admission rounds one or two. Offer-holders are then invited to apply for the scholarship and must submit a video assessment. Successful candidates are selected based on academic background, professional excellence, and communication skills demonstrated during the interview process.

Restrictions

  • no_concurrent_funding