Imperial Excellence Scholarship 2026 Open for Applications

The prestigious Imperial Excellence Scholarship 2026 is now open for applications, offering international students an outstanding opportunity to pursue postgraduate study at Imperial College Business School. Designed to support talented students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership potential, and ambition, this award provides up to £15,000 towards tuition fees for the 2026/2027 academic year.

Scholarship Overview

The Imperial Excellence Scholarship is available for both Home and Overseas students enrolling in full-time or part-time master’s taught and research programs at the Business School. Successful recipients are expected to embody the values of Imperial, contribute to the academic community, and showcase the ability to make an impact in their fields.

Eligible MSc Programmes

Applicants must apply for one of the following master’s degrees to be considered:

• MSc Finance
• MSc in Management (MiM)
• MSc Financial Technology
• MSc Investment & Wealth Management
• MSc Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Management
• MSc Finance & Accounting
• MSc Risk Management & Financial Engineering
• MSc Strategic Marketing (on-campus and online, part-time)
• MSc Economics & Strategy for Business
• MSc Climate Change, Management & Finance
• MSc Business Analytics (on-campus and online, part-time)
• MSc Global Health Management.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must:

• Submit a strong application with an excellent academic background.
• Demonstrate clear career potential and provide a compelling personal statement.
• Perform strongly in the admissions interview process.

Please note: This scholarship is not available to continuing students; it is reserved for prospective applicants in admission rounds one or two.

Apply: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/scholarships-search/imperial-excellence-scholarship-20262027.php

The last date to apply for the Imperial Excellence Scholarship 2026 is aligned with the admissions rounds of Imperial College Business School. Applicants who apply for an eligible MSc programme in admission rounds one or two and secure an offer will automatically be considered.

For Round 1, scholarship notifications will be released in the week commencing Monday, 15 December 2025, with subsequent deadlines and notifications following the Business School’s admission cycle.