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The Physics & Astronomy Opportunity Scholarship

The Physics & Astronomy Opportunity Scholarship is a long-term initiative aimed at attracting students from a broader range of backgrounds to tackle the lack of Black representation in Physics & Astronomy at UCL. The scholarships are open to UK-domiciled students with home fee status who identify as Black pursuing an undergraduate degree at UCL. The scholarship covers students' full maintenance loans for the duration of their degree, made possible by a generous legacy from a former UCL student. The scholarship provides an annual allowance to cover living and study expenses equivalent to the full maintenance loan offered by the UK government for full-time students living in London. All Opportunity scholars will also receive ongoing academic and career support during their study. The Department of Physics and Astronomy is committed to improving the representation and progression of Black, Asian and minority ethnic students, with this scholarship serving as an additional tool in their outreach programme. Candidates must be UK domiciled with home fee status or be a forced migrant as defined by UCL, have not completed a degree previously, hold an offer of admission to study on one of Physics & Astronomy's undergraduate degree programmes, identify as Black or Black British, and come from a lower socio-economic background based on household income. A maximum of two scholarships are available to students starting in September 2026.

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.

Val O'Donoghue Scholarship (Electrical and Electronic Engineering)

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 specifically for students undertaking research in the areas of Optical and Semi-Conductor devices within the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Imperial College London.

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 Satinder Kaur and Dr Narinder Singh Kapany Scholarship

Imperial College London is pleased to announce The Satinder Kaur and Dr Narinder Singh Kapany Scholarship for the 2026/27 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 Satinder Kaur and Dr Narinder Singh Kapany 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. This scholarship is available for Home and Overseas students who have an offer to study a master's degree course within the Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Natural Sciences or Business School, beginning in Autumn 2026. Applicants shall be ranked on the following basis: Academic merit (using your College application) and Financial need. In addition, applicants must identify as being a member of the Sikh community.

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 ISST Scholarship

The ISST Scholarship is offered by Imperial College London through the Institute for Security Science and Technology. This scholarship provides financial support to successful applicants of the Security and Resilience: Science and Technology MSc course. Awards range between £5,000 and £15,000 and can be used towards tuition fees and other expenses. Up to three scholarships are awarded annually and do not need to be repaid. The selection process is based on excellent academic and professional records, relevant references, and a strong personal statement from the course application. Scholarship applicants must also submit a separate application with three essay questions covering topics including proposed research project ideas, perspectives on global security and resilience challenges, and the potential impact of receiving the award.

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.