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Shawki Saad PhD Scholarship

The Shawki Saad PhD Scholarship is a fully funded doctoral program offered by Imperial College London's Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. This scholarship is specifically designed for students ordinarily resident in Sub-Saharan Africa whose PhD research projects have direct relevance to challenges in Sub-Saharan Africa. The scholarship provides comprehensive funding including full tuition fees at the overseas rate and an annual stipend of at least £22,000. Applicants must hold a good Upper Second or First Class Degree (or international equivalent) in engineering or another numerate discipline, as well as a Masters level degree qualification. The scholarship supports full-time doctoral research in Civil and Environmental Engineering. To apply, prospective students must first identify and contact potential PhD supervisors, then submit a PhD application through the Registry online admissions system by May 23, 2025, after a potential academic supervisor has expressed sufficient interest in their application.