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Reaching Out MBA (ROMBA) Fellowship

The Reaching Out MBA (ROMBA) Fellowship is offered by Imperial College London in partnership with ROMBA, a non-profit organisation dedicated to empowering and connecting the LGBTQ+ MBA community. The fellowship provides a £20,000 financial award to support Full-Time MBA students who demonstrate a track record of leadership in the LGBTQ+ community and commitment to ROMBA's mission of equality in business education, the workplace, and society. Fellows gain access to exclusive leadership and networking opportunities, including a fellowship leadership retreat in North America (July 2025), complimentary registration for ROMBA events, and a travel stipend for attending the retreat. Recipients take on leadership roles within the LGBTQ+ Careers Club and serve as Student Ambassadors, promoting LGBTQ+ participation in MBA education and advocating for equality within the Imperial community and beyond. The program aligns Imperial with over 50 top global business schools committed to advancing equality.

Reaching Out MBA (ROMBA) Fellowship

The Reaching Out MBA (ROMBA) Fellowship is a prestigious opportunity for members of the LGBTQ+ community pursuing an MBA at Imperial College Business School. This fellowship provides substantial financial support towards tuition fees, along with funding to attend the Fellowship Leadership Retreat in North America. The fellowship is designed for individuals who demonstrate leadership within the LGBTQ+ community and commitment to advancing equality in business education, the workplace, and society. ROMBA Fellows gain access to exclusive networking opportunities, professional development resources, and complimentary registration for ROMBA events. In addition to financial support, Fellows take on leadership roles within the LGBTQ+ Careers Club, serve as Student Ambassadors for Imperial College Business School, and actively promote LGBTQ+ participation in MBA education while championing equality within the Imperial community and beyond.

Reaching Out MBA (ROMBA) Fellowship

Imperial College Business School is a proud partner of Reaching Out MBA, a non-profit organization dedicated to educating, inspiring, and connecting the LGBTQ+ MBA community to impact change in the workplace and create the next generation of 'out' leaders. This fellowship provides financial support of £20,000 along with exclusive opportunities including a fellowship leadership retreat, free registration for ROMBA events, and access to networking and professional development opportunities. As a recipient of this award, fellows take on a role in the leadership team of the LGBTQ+ Careers Club and represent the School as part of the Student Ambassador Scheme, playing a particular role in initiatives to encourage LGBTQ+ participation in MBA education and champion equality within Imperial and beyond. Imperial joins over 50 top global business schools and more than 90 corporate partners in supporting ROMBA's mission to lead the way to equality in business education, in the workplace and throughout society.

Military & Public Service Scholarship

The Military & Public Service Scholarship is offered by Imperial College London Business School to support individuals with current or recent careers in the armed forces or public service who are pursuing their MBA. The scholarship provides up to £25,000 towards tuition fees for either the Full-time MBA or Global Online MBA programmes. Applicants must demonstrate how their military or public service career has shaped their perspectives, provide clear examples of personal growth and development within their service, and articulate how they intend to leverage these unique insights in their MBA studies and future career. The scholarship is awarded based on a strong overall programme application, including interview performance and professional experience. Applicants who submit an application for the MBA programmes within one of the admissions rounds may apply for this scholarship, and offer-holders will receive details by email, including instructions for submitting the required video assessment. Scholarship decisions are communicated within approximately two weeks of receiving an offer to study the MBA.

Master's Scholarship supporting disabled students

The Master's Scholarship supporting disabled students is offered by Imperial College London to support disabled students pursuing postgraduate study. One award is available in each of the four faculties for candidates with Home or Overseas fee status. The scholarship aims to provide financial support and mentoring for students with disabilities as defined in the Equality Act 2010, including physical impairment, vision or hearing impairment, specific learning difficulties, learning or intellectual disabilities, and neurodivergence or neurological disorders. This scholarship is designed to promote inclusivity and support students who face additional challenges in their academic pursuits. The award covers tuition fees up to £18,500, a maintenance grant of £21,000, an equipment allowance of £1,500, and mentoring support through the Activate Student Mentoring Programme. Eligible courses include one-year full-time or two-year part-time Master's programmes across the Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Faculty of Engineering, and Imperial Business School, with certain exceptions such as online courses and specific MBA programmes.

Life Sciences Departmental Studentships 2024/25

The Life Sciences Departmental Studentships are doctoral funding opportunities offered by Imperial College London's Department of Life Sciences for the 2024/25 academic year. These studentships provide comprehensive support for PhD students pursuing research in biological sciences and related fields. The program offers five awards that cover full tuition fees at the Home rate and provide a stipend at the UKRI rate. These studentships are designed to support high-achieving students embarking on doctoral research in life sciences disciplines. Applicants must hold at least an upper second class BSc in biological or related sciences, with preference given to candidates who also hold a master's degree. This opportunity is exclusively available to Home students and is intended for prospective rather than continuing students.

LGBTQ+ Scholarship

The LGBTQ+ Scholarship at Imperial College London Business School provides financial support up to £20,000 towards tuition fees for postgraduate taught students who identify as members of the LGBTQ+ community. This scholarship is part of Imperial Business School's commitment to equality and inclusion in business and society. The scholarship supports LGBTQ+ students who are passionate about fostering diversity, driving positive change, and contributing to a more inclusive global business community. Eligible applicants must demonstrate a strong track record of promoting diversity and inclusion, a desire to lead or contribute to initiatives that encourage LGBTQ+ participation in business education, a commitment to championing equality within Imperial and beyond, and a strong overall programme application including interview performance and professional experience. The scholarship is available for multiple MSc programmes within the Business School, including Finance, Management, Business Analytics, and related fields, as well as the MBA programme.

Latin American Future Leader

The Latin American Future Leader scholarship is offered by Imperial College London Business School to support students from Latin American countries pursuing their Full-Time MBA. This scholarship demonstrates Imperial's commitment to fostering a diverse global community of students. The award provides significant financial support of up to 50% of tuition fees to help exceptional Latin American students access world-class business education at Imperial. Applicants who are residents in one of the 21 Latin American countries as defined by the United Nations will automatically be considered for this scholarship when they apply for the Full-Time MBA programme. The scholarship recognizes students who demonstrate strong academic backgrounds, career potential, excellent references, and compelling personal statements. Awards are made throughout the admissions cycle, with successful candidates typically notified within two weeks of receiving their programme offer. This opportunity is designed specifically for prospective students and is not available to continuing students.

LATAM Regional Scholarship

Imperial College Business School is proud to be a global organisation with students from all over the world. To encourage this further, they are offering scholarships to Latin American students who we believe will contribute to the Imperial community. This scholarship is specifically designed for postgraduate taught students from Latin American countries pursuing MSc programmes at Imperial College Business School. Applicants who are resident in one of the 21 Latin American countries (as defined by the United Nations) will automatically be considered for this scholarship. The award provides up to £15,000 towards tuition fees for full-time or part-time study. A strong overall application with excellent academic background, career potential, references and personal statement is required. Candidates who submit their application for an MSc programme before the deadline and receive an offer will automatically be considered for this scholarship.

LATAM Regional Scholarship

The LATAM Regional Scholarship is offered by Imperial College London Business School specifically for outstanding Latin American students pursuing a Full-Time MBA. The scholarship aims to foster diversity and inclusivity by supporting talented individuals from the 21 Latin American countries as defined by the United Nations. Recipients are selected based on their demonstrated outstanding track record of leadership and/or leadership potential shown during studies, work experience, internships, and/or community involvement. The scholarship provides £20,000 towards tuition fees for the 2025/2026 academic year. Candidates who submit their MBA application in admission rounds one through four and receive an offer will automatically be considered for this scholarship, with awards made throughout the admissions cycle on a limited basis. The scholarship seeks to empower Latin American students to bring their unique perspectives, experiences, and ambitions to Imperial's vibrant international student community.

LATAM Future Leader Award

The LATAM Future Leader Award is a scholarship designed to support talented individuals from across Latin America who wish to pursue master's level studies at Imperial College Business School. The award provides up to £20,000 towards tuition fees for the 2026/2027 academic year. It is designed to support talented individuals from across Latin America, enabling them to bring their unique perspectives, experiences, and ambitions to the Imperial community. The scholarship recognizes students who demonstrate a strong track record of leadership and/or leadership potential, which may be shown through academic achievements, work experience, internships, or community involvement. Successful applicants must also demonstrate a strong overall programme application, including interview performance and professional experience.

Inspiring Women – Executive MBA Scholarships

The Inspiring Women – Executive MBA Scholarships support female candidates pursuing the Executive MBA programme at Imperial College Business School. This scholarship provides £25,000 in financial support and is aligned with the values of the 30% Club, which aims to achieve at least 30% female representation on FTSE-100 boards. Two scholarships are awarded annually to women who demonstrate a strong track record of leadership and high potential for senior leadership roles. Recipients must show evidence of supporting women in business throughout their career and commit to inspiring and mentoring other women as their career progresses. In addition to financial support, successful applicants gain access to mentoring and networking opportunities through the 30% Club, furthering Imperial's commitment to supporting gender diversity in leadership.