Imperial College London has introduced a powerful new scholarship initiative designed to open doors for high-achieving international students aiming to study at one of the world’s top science and innovation universities. The Imperial Inspires Scholarships programme is set to support hundreds of talented applicants globally, making Imperial’s elite education more accessible to future leaders in engineering, medicine, natural sciences and business.
With a strong focus on widening global access and nurturing diverse talent, this newly launched funding scheme aims to help outstanding students overcome financial barriers while studying at Imperial College London. For the 2027 academic intake, Imperial will offer at least 300 scholarships for international applicants paying overseas tuition fees, making it one of the largest scholarship initiatives currently announced by a UK university.
This opportunity is especially valuable for students planning to pursue undergraduate or selected postgraduate taught programmes in high-demand fields such as STEM and business, with significant financial support available for the duration of their course.
Imperial Inspires Scholarship Full Package for 2026 Cohort
This scholarship programme is designed to significantly ease the financial burden for international students while enabling them to study at one of the UK’s most prestigious universities.
- Scholarship value of £15,000 per year for each year of study
- Financial support applicable toward tuition fees and living costs
- Available for full duration of eligible undergraduate or selected postgraduate taught programmes
- Offered across four major faculties: Engineering, Natural Sciences, Medicine, and Imperial Business School
- Opportunity to study at a globally ranked research and innovation university
- Access to Imperial’s global alumni network, career support and industry partnerships
Eligibility Required to Submit Your Application
Applicants must meet the following criteria to be considered for the Imperial Inspires Scholarships.
- Must be classified as an international student paying overseas tuition fees
- Must apply for a full-time undergraduate or selected postgraduate taught programme at Imperial College London
- Course must be within participating faculties: Engineering, Natural Sciences, Medicine or Imperial Business School
- Must meet minimum academic entry requirements for the chosen programme
- Must receive an invitation from Imperial to complete the scholarship essay stage
- Must demonstrate academic excellence and strong potential for leadership and innovation
Apply: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/imperial-inspires-scholarships/
Last Date to Apply
The last date to apply for the Imperial Inspires Scholarships at Imperial College London will align with the admission deadlines for eligible undergraduate and postgraduate programmes for the 2027 entry.