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Shephard-Phillips Scholarship

The Shephard-Phillips Scholarship is intended to enable and encourage a UK student in financial need to pursue a UCL undergraduate degree in Life Sciences. The award provides £18,000 per year for a three year undergraduate programme and is subject to satisfactory academic progress. The award can be applied to cover tuition fees or maintenance costs depending on the awardees' preference. If a student on a four year undergraduate programme receives this award, payments will be made pro rata, i.e. they will receive £13,500 for each of their four years of study. One award is available for 2026/27. The criterion for awarding the scholarship is financial need and applicants will need to demonstrate this in their application.

Women in STEM Scholarships

The Women in STEM Scholarships provide support for women studying towards a one-year Master's degree at Imperial College London commencing in autumn 2025-26. In partnership with the British Council, Imperial College London is offering 5 full scholarships for women who are passport holders and permanent residents of Brazil. The scholarship covers full tuition fees, an annual stipend of £25,224, return economy-class flights from home country to UK, and other related costs including English language proficiency test exam fees (if required), visa application fees, and Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS). Recipients must demonstrate financial need, have not previously studied at degree level or higher in the UK, and must return to their country of citizenship for a minimum of two years after completing their studies. Award holders are expected to act as ambassadors for the UK and engage with scholarship alumni activities.

Women in STEM Scholarships

The Women in STEM Scholarships provide support for women studying towards a one-year Master's degree at Imperial College London commencing in autumn 2026-27. In partnership with the British Council, Imperial College London is offering 5 full scholarships for women who are a passport holder and permanent resident of Egypt. The scholarship covers full tuition fees, an annual stipend of £22,780, and a return economy-class flight from home country to UK. It also covers other related costs including an accepted English language proficiency test exam fee (if required), visa application and Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS). Award holders will be refunded the cost of these expenses on receipt of receipts and documentation once they enrol on the course. The scholarship aims to support women in STEM fields who demonstrate financial need, academic merit, and a commitment to returning to their home country to contribute to capacity-building and socio-economic advancement.

Val O'Donoghue Scholarship (Natural Sciences)

The Val O'Donoghue Scholarship honours the legacy of Val O'Donoghue, a respected electronics engineer, entrepreneur, and technical author with a longstanding connection to Imperial College. Established through the generous support of his widow, Mrs. Maria O'Donoghue, this scholarship supports outstanding students pursuing studies in electronics, empowering them to continue Val's commitment to innovation and excellence in engineering. The award covers full home fees and provides an annual stipend for 4 years equal to the UKRI rate for London. This scholarship is available for PhD students undertaking research in the Faculty of Natural Sciences at Imperial College London. Candidates must have been assessed Home or of Irish Nationality fee status and apply to undertake research in eligible departments within the Faculty of Natural Sciences, including Centre for Environmental Policy, Chemistry, Life Sciences, Mathematics, and Physics.

Unite Foundation Scholarship

The Unite Foundation Scholarship provides comprehensive accommodation support for care leavers and estranged students pursuing their first undergraduate degree at Imperial College London. This scholarship covers year-round accommodation in Imperial-owned halls for the entire duration of the degree programme, typically up to 4 years. The scholarship is specifically designed to support young people who are statutory care leavers or estranged from their families, helping to remove financial barriers to higher education. The Unite Foundation administers this programme in partnership with Imperial College London, providing stable housing and support throughout the undergraduate journey.

The Satinder Kaur and Dr Narinder Singh Kapany Scholarship

Imperial College London offers The Satinder Kaur and Dr Narinder Singh Kapany Scholarship for the 2025/26 academic year. Established in 2024, this scholarship was named in honour of Imperial alumnus Dr Narinder Singh-Kapany and his wife Mrs Satinder Kaur. Dr Singh-Kapany was a noted scientist and renowned pioneer in the field of optics. He and his wife valued education, and their philanthropy was often dedicated to supporting the Sikh population. The scholarship aims to support financially disadvantaged, Sikh students undertaking a master's (MSc) course of study within the Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Natural Sciences or Business School. The scholarship provides a maintenance grant of £19,580 to one successful applicant for the 2025/26 academic year. Applicants are ranked based on academic merit and financial need, and must identify as being a member of the Sikh community. The scholarship is available for both Home and Overseas students who have an offer to study an eligible master's degree beginning in Autumn 2025.

The Lee Family Scholarships

The Lee Family Scholarships support outstanding doctoral students from mainland China or Hong Kong pursuing PhD degrees at Imperial College London. The scholarship provides comprehensive funding for up to 3.5 years, covering full tuition fees, an annual stipend of £26,500, and a consumables budget to support research. Three scholarships are available for the 2026/27 academic year. The scholarships are available across four faculties: Engineering, Medicine, Natural Sciences, and the Imperial Business School. Candidates must be classified as Overseas for fee status and ordinarily reside in mainland China or Hong Kong (excluding Taiwan). The application process requires prospective PhD students to approach departments and potential supervisors with their proposed projects before submitting a complete PhD admissions application by 12 January 2026. Departments will nominate candidates based on academic merit and potential, and Imperial's Selection Panel will make final award decisions. Applicants must not intend to exercise their skills obtained from the PhD in the UK after completing their studies.

The Egyptian Bureau for Cultural & Educational Affairs PhD Scholarships

The Egyptian Bureau for Cultural & Educational Affairs PhD Scholarships program provides funding for Egyptian nationals to pursue full-time doctoral studies at Imperial College London. The scholarship covers full tuition fees for the duration of the PhD program, excluding the writing-up year and any active research period extensions. In line with the agreement between The Egyptian Bureau for Cultural & Educational Affairs and Imperial College London, Imperial will cover 30% of tuition fees for successful applicants. Five scholarships are available for the 2026/2027 academic year across a wide range of departments including engineering, medicine, natural sciences, and business. Applicants must be assessed as overseas fee status and must apply both through Imperial College London's application portal and through the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in Egypt.

The Beacon Scholarship

The Beacon Scholarship is a prestigious undergraduate scholarship offered in partnership between Imperial College London and Beacon. The scholarship is designed to support exceptional students from Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, or South Africa (from previously disadvantaged communities) who demonstrate significant financial need and leadership potential. The scholarship covers full tuition fees for three-year or four-year undergraduate programmes in the faculties of Engineering, Natural Sciences, or the Imperial College Business School. Recipients must demonstrate the potential to become leaders in their chosen fields and contribute to the future development of their home countries. The scholarship aims to support talented individuals who would otherwise be unable to afford studying at Imperial College London.

The Beacon Scholarship

The Beacon Scholarship is a prestigious undergraduate scholarship for students from East Africa, specifically Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, or Zambia. The scholarship covers full tuition fees at the overseas rate for Imperial College London, with Beacon and the College each contributing 50% of the tuition fees. The scholarship is designed for students with significant financial need who demonstrate the potential to become leaders in their chosen fields and contribute to the future development of their home country. Scholars must cover all living costs including accommodation, subsistence, airfares, visa, health surcharges and all other incidental costs related to study in the United Kingdom. The scholarship is available for three-year or four-year undergraduate programmes in the faculties of Engineering, Natural Sciences, or the Imperial College Business School.