Jack Hirst Scholarship 2026 Open at Imperial College London
If you’re a Nigerian Chemistry student dreaming of a Master’s at a global top-tier university, this is your moment. Imperial College London’s Jack Hirst Scholarship 2026 is now open—offering full overseas tuition plus a living stipend at the UKRI rate to one exceptional applicant for the 2026/27 academic year. With a single award and a hard deadline, this scholarship will move fast—here’s everything you need to apply confidently and on time.
Snapshot (At a Glance)
- Host: Imperial College London — Department of Chemistry
- Level: Postgraduate Taught & Master’s by Research
- Funding: Full international tuition + stipend at UKRI annual rate
- Number of Awards: 1
- Status: Overseas (international) fee payers
- Study Mode: Full-time, 2026 entry
- Who Can Apply: Nigerian nationals with an offer for an eligible Chemistry Master’s at Imperial
Why This Scholarship Matters?
- Complete coverage: No tuition burden + a UKRI-equivalent stipend to support living costs in London.
- Elite research environment: Join world-leading labs, interdisciplinary teams, and industry collaborations that shape next-gen therapeutics, catalysis, green energy, and digital chemistry.
- CV acceleration: An Imperial Master’s is a powerful springboard for PhD routes, R&D roles, and high-impact careers in chemicals, pharma, energy, and deep tech.
Eligibility Checklist (You must meet all)
- You are a Nigerian national.
- You are currently studying or researching Chemistry at a Nigerian academic institution at the time of application.
- You have received an offer for one of the eligible Chemistry Master’s courses at Imperial for 2026 entry.
- You are not a continuing student (you must be starting a new course in 2026).
Eligible Master’s Programs (Department of Chemistry)
- MRes Advanced Molecular Synthesis
- MRes Biological and Physical Chemistry
- MRes Catalysis: Chemistry and Engineering
- MSc Digital Chemistry
- MRes Drug Discovery and Development: Multidisciplinary Science for Next Generation Therapeutics
- MRes Green Chemistry, Energy and the Environment
- MRes Nanomaterials
- MRes Chemical Biology and Bio-Entrepreneurship
These pathways open doors to cutting-edge research in molecular design, catalysis, AI-enabled chemistry, sustainable energy materials, biochemistry/biotech ventures, and more.
Competitive Edge: How to Strengthen Your Case?
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Show academic excellence: Distinctions, research projects, conference posters, or strong grades in core Chemistry modules (e.g., synthesis, physical chemistry, computational).
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Evidence of research potential: Final-year thesis, publications (if any), or clear research interests aligned with the chosen program’s labs/groups.
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Impact narrative: Connect your training at Imperial to Nigeria’s scientific needs—pharma manufacturing, sustainable energy, materials innovation, or biotech entrepreneurship.
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Professional readiness: Briefly highlight internships, industry placements, or lab techniques (spectroscopy, catalysis, ML for chemistry, cleanroom/nanomaterials experience).
Timeline for Application Submission Deadline
For Nigerian students interested in the Jack Hirst Scholarship 2026 at Imperial College London, timing is everything. You should first apply to your chosen eligible Chemistry Master’s programme and secure an offer between now and early 2026. The critical cut-off point is 22 May 2026 at 23:59 (UK local time). Missing this deadline means missing the opportunity entirely.
The last date to apply for the Jack Hirst Scholarship is 22 May 2026 (23:59 UK time).
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