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Sanctuary Scholarship - Postgraduate

The Sanctuary Scholarship - Postgraduate is a comprehensive funding opportunity offered by Imperial College London specifically for individuals with refugee, asylum seeker, or humanitarian protection status. The scholarship provides full financial support for Master's level study at Imperial College London, including full tuition fees (at either Home or Overseas rate), a generous stipend of £21,000 per annum for living costs, and a £1,500 equipment grant for purchasing educational equipment such as laptops. The scholarship also covers costs related to English language proficiency test exam fees, visa applications, and NHS surcharge fees. This scholarship is designed to remove financial barriers for individuals who have faced significant challenges in continuing their education due to their immigration status and personal circumstances. It is available for one-year full-time or two-year part-time Master's courses across most departments at Imperial, including the Imperial Business School, Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Faculty of Engineering, and Centre for Culture, Languages and Communication. Applicants must demonstrate their suitability through a personal statement that addresses why they have chosen Imperial, how the scholarship will help achieve their ambitions, the barriers they have faced in continuing their education, and details of their financial circumstances. The scholarship represents Imperial College London's commitment to widening access and supporting students from sanctuary-seeking backgrounds to pursue postgraduate education.

Sanctuary Scholarship - Postgraduate

The Sanctuary Scholarship - Postgraduate is a comprehensive funding opportunity offered by Imperial College London to support refugees, asylum seekers, and forced migrants pursuing Master's level education. This scholarship recognizes the barriers faced by individuals with refugee or humanitarian protection status in accessing higher education in the UK. The award provides full financial support including tuition fees at either the Home or Overseas rate, a generous living stipend, equipment funding, and additional support for immigration-related costs. The scholarship is designed to enable talented individuals who have faced displacement to pursue their academic ambitions at one of the world's leading universities. Recipients can study across a wide range of Master's programmes in the Business School, Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Natural Sciences, and Centre for Culture, Languages and Communication, with both full-time and part-time study options available.

Sainsburys Management Fellowship

The Sainsbury Management Fellowship scheme, funded by the Gatsby Charitable Foundation, supports engineers of high career potential to undertake full-time MBA courses at one of fourteen approved international business schools. The core aim of this prestigious scheme is to improve the economic performance of UK businesses, by providing a resource of highly motivated engineers with business skills. To be eligible, applicants need to meet certain criteria, including having a first degree in an engineering, allied technology, or science discipline. Applicants must have the right to work and live in the UK. This fellowship is specifically designed for the Full Time MBA programme at Imperial College London.

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.

Presidential Scholarship for Students of Black Heritage - Undergraduate

The Presidential Scholarship for Students of Black Heritage provides comprehensive support for undergraduate students at Imperial College London. One scholarship is available in each of the Faculties of Engineering, Imperial Business School, Medicine and Natural Sciences for offer holders of Black Heritage. The scholarship covers full home tuition fees for the duration of the undergraduate program (up to 4 years, excluding repeat years) and provides mentoring support through the Activate programme. This scholarship is specifically designed to support students from Black heritage backgrounds who qualify for the College's contextual admissions schemes and have home fee status. Successful applicants will receive not only financial support but also dedicated mentoring to enhance their academic experience and success at Imperial. The scholarship cannot be deferred and is awarded for students starting in the 2025-26 academic year only.

Presidential Scholarship for Students of Black Heritage - Undergraduate

The Presidential Scholarship for Students of Black Heritage is an undergraduate scholarship programme offered by Imperial College London for the 2026/2027 academic year. One scholarship is available in each of the Faculties of Engineering, Imperial Business School, Medicine, and Natural Sciences, totaling 4 awards. The scholarship is specifically designed for students of Black heritage who have home fee status and qualify for the College's contextual admissions schemes. The scholarship covers full home tuition fees for up to 4 years (excluding repeat years) and includes mentoring support through the Activate programme. Eligible ethnic heritages include Black - African, Black - Caribbean, Black - Other, Mixed - White and Black African, and Mixed - White and Black Caribbean. Applicants must receive an offer of a place by the scholarship deadline and complete the Presidential Scholarships application form. Successful candidates will be notified by email no later than 30 June 2026.

Outstanding Women in Finance Scholarship

The Outstanding Women in Finance Scholarship is offered by Imperial College Business School to support female students pursuing postgraduate studies in finance-related fields. The scholarship provides up to £25,000 towards tuition fees for the 2026/2027 academic year. This scholarship recognizes and supports women with exceptional academic backgrounds, strong leadership potential, and evidence of professional achievement. The award is available to both home and overseas students enrolling full-time in eligible MSc programmes at Imperial College Business School. Recipients are selected from applicants who receive offers in the first two admission rounds, with automatic consideration for all eligible female applicants - no separate scholarship application is required. This scholarship demonstrates Imperial's commitment to advancing gender diversity in the finance sector by supporting outstanding women entering finance careers.

MSc Business Analytics (Online) Home Student Scholarship

Imperial College Business School is offering up to five scholarships of £10,000 each to support talented home students from diverse backgrounds in joining the MSc Business Analytics (online, part-time) programme. This scholarship is specifically designed to promote diversity and inclusion within the programme, with preference given to candidates from underrepresented backgrounds, including those from lower socio-economic backgrounds, racially minority groups, and disabled students. The scholarship provides financial support to help cover tuition fees for the online part-time Master's programme in Business Analytics. Students who submit their application for the MSc programme and receive an offer can apply for this scholarship. Selection will be based on the information provided in the application and interview. This scholarship is not available to continuing students and is exclusively for new entrants to the programme starting in the 2025/2026 academic year.

MiM Inspiring Leader Award

The MiM Inspiring Leader Award recognises exceptional candidates who demonstrate strong leadership qualities, a clear and ambitious career plan, and the ability to inspire and make a positive impact in the global business environment. This scholarship is open to applicants for the MSc in Management (MiM) at Imperial College Business School. The award provides up to £20,000 towards tuition fees for outstanding students who demonstrate strong leadership potential, excellent academic backgrounds, strong CVs, and well-researched career plans. Applicants must show a track record of leadership through achievements during studies, work experience, internships, and/or community involvement. Scholarship recipients are selected based on their programme application, interview performance, and evidence of leadership potential through academic and professional references.

MiM Global Leadership Scholarship

The MiM Global Leadership Scholarship is awarded to MSc International Management applicants who demonstrate an outstanding track record of leadership and/or outstanding leadership potential. This scholarship covers full tuition fees for exceptional candidates who show leadership qualities during their studies, work experience, internships, and/or within their community. Two scholarships are available for the 2024/2025 academic year. Candidates must display leadership qualities and exceptional career potential in their application, with strong academic background, good GMAT performance, a strong CV, and a well-researched career plan. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to submit a three-minute video assessment describing the time when they had the most impact as a leader. The scholarship is open to both home and overseas students who are applying to the MSc International Management programme at Imperial College Business School.

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

Imperial College London's Master's Scholarship supporting disabled students provides comprehensive financial support to disabled students pursuing postgraduate taught Master's degrees. The scholarship aims to support disabled students as defined under the Equality Act 2010, including those with physical impairments, vision or hearing impairments, specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, learning or intellectual disabilities, and neurodivergence or neurological disorders. Four scholarships are available (one per faculty) for students pursuing one-year full-time or two-year part-time Master's courses across the Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Faculty of Engineering, and Imperial Business School. The scholarship covers home tuition fees up to £18,500, provides a maintenance grant of £21,000, includes an allowance of £1,500 for equipment, and offers mentoring support through the Activate Student Mentoring Programme. This opportunity is open to both home and overseas fee status students, though overseas students must arrange payment of the remaining balance beyond the home fee coverage.

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.

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.

LGBTQ+ Scholarship

Imperial Business School is dedicated to advancing equality and inclusion in business and society. This scholarship is offered for students who are members of the LGBTQ+ community and designed to support students who aim to drive positive change and promote diversity within the business world. To be considered for this scholarship, applicants will demonstrate a strong track record of promoting diversity and inclusion. They will also show a desire to drive initiatives to encourage LGBTQ+ participation in business education and to champion equality within Imperial and beyond. The strength of the application, interview, and professional experience to date will also be considered. Scholarships will be awarded throughout the admissions cycle but only a limited number are available.

LGBTQ+ Scholarship

Imperial College Business School is committed to promoting equality in business and society and offers scholarships for students who are part of, or allies to, the LGBTQ+ community. The scholarship provides £15,000 towards tuition fees for postgraduate taught MSc programmes. Applicants must demonstrate a strong track record of promoting diversity and inclusion related to the LGBTQ+ community and a desire to drive initiatives to encourage LGBTQ+ participation in business education and to champion equality within Imperial and beyond. The award is available to successful applicants who receive an offer for an MSc programme at Imperial College Business School.

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.