Students often use a mixture of funding sources to help pay for their studies, which may include scholarships.

Many external organisations offers scholarships and awards so it's worth exploring what you may be eligible for. 

Listed in the tables below you will find: 

  1. Scholarship search engines that you can use to help find an award for you  
  2. External funding organisations that offer who provide funding opportunities
These scholarships and awards are managed by organisations external to ĢƵ. Please contact them directly for information on scholarships and application procedures.
 
Imperial has no direct involvement in these awards – we provide this data for information purposes only.

Tips for applying

  1. Research in advance: Look at opportunities at least a year before your studies start. This gives you the widest range of options. You’ll also have more time to spend improving and tailoring your applications.
  2. Find your referees: Identify suitable referees who can vouch for your qualities with authority. Having them ready helps you apply early.
  3. Apply for lots of opportunities: Apply for as many opportunities as possible, if you are eligible for them. This gives you the best chance of securing funding.
  4. Apply early: Applications often close in the year before your course starts. Some awards are even given out on a first-come, first-served basis.
  5. Have a backup plan: Scholarships are highly competitive, so there is always a chance that your applications won’t be successful. Make sure you look for other sources of funding in advance.

Scholarship search engines

British Council

The offers a range of grants aimed at overseas students interested in undertaking their studies in the UK.  Applicants can search for scholarships that are available for students by nationality.

Scholarship Positions
offers information on international scholarships and study abroad opportunities.
The Scholarship Hub
 provides a guide to UK scholarships, as well as a search engine for scholarships, grants and bursaries.
The Wellcome Trust
 offers information on all Wellcome funding schemes and provides information on funding opportunities in the following areas: biomedical science, population heath, product development and applied research, humanities and social science, public engagement and creative industries.
FindAPhD
offers a wide range of options from Research Council studentships and doctoral student loans to funding from universities and independent charities, as well as a wide range of other PhD scholarships.
FindAMasters
 provides information on a wide variety of scholarships, grants and bursaries available for Masters degrees and other postgraduate courses provided by universities, charities and government funding bodies.
Study Portals
 lists scholarships in different countries including the UK.
UKCISA (UK Council for International Studies Affairs)
The UK government offers hundreds of scholarships, bursaries and additional financial support to students from several countries and  provides general advice about searching for funding. 
GRANTfinder 4 Education
 offers a searchable database of funding opportunities. This is available only for current students. Type ĢƵ in the “Institution Field” and click enter. Once redirected to Imperial’s own login page, enter your College login details to access the site.
Postgraduate Studentships

 provides a wide directory of taught and research scholarships; as well as other funding opportunities. The website also compares Master's courses and events.

External funding organisations

Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) Scholarships – Undergraduate/Research
offers various scholarships, including the National Science Scholarship for Singaporean students with a passion for biomedical sciences, physical sciences and engineering, to study at top research universities around the world.
Anglo-Danish Society Scholarships – Postgraduate Taught/Postgraduate Research

The are offering the following scholarships:

For POST-GRADUATE courses / research

Academic year from Oct 2025 to July 2026
Applications are invited from:

DANISH GRADUATES

With a first degree from a Danish university/higher education institution (HEI) who are undertaking postgraduate studies/research at a university/HEI in the United Kingdom

or

BRITISH GRADUATES

With a first degree from a university/HEI in the United Kingdom who are undertaking postgraduate studies/research at a university/HEI in Denmark.
Applicants should either have embarked on postgraduate courses / research leading to a higher degree, or be assured of being able to do so in the academic year indicated above.

DEADLINE is 1st of March

GRANT is worth £2,500 and aims d to be only a supplement to students’ other funding

HOW TO APPLY:

Artemis Scholarship Programme

offers 2 scholarships for Overseas fee paying students aged between 17-21 years old, who meet the requirements set by Imperial College for the course for the year of admission. Fluency in Greek and English is required. 

AKER Scholarships Norway - Postgraduate/Research

AKER Scholarships are open to applicants from all academic disciplines, and must be Norwegian or have a strong link to Norway. ĢƵ is one of a select list of leading universities eligible to receive AKER scholars.

See the  for more information, and ĢƵ .

Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) – Postgraduate/Research
 administers a number of scholarships for Commonwealth citizens (and those permanently resident in a Commonwealth country) to study in the UK.
Canadian Centennial Scholarship Fund - Postgraduate

The , established in 1967, has awarded c£1,000,000 in scholarships to some 500 talented Canadians studying at over 40 different universities, colleges and conservatories across the UK.  Recipients are chosen on the basis of academic or artistic excellence and their ability to represent Canada in the UK. Awards are granted to scholars from a wide range of disciplines including science, engineering, social science and humanities as well as music, creative arts and design. Fourteen outstanding Canadian scholars were awarded CCSF scholarships for the 2020-2021 academic year.

Canada Memorial Foundation - Postgraduate
 The  offers full scholarships available to Canadian students applying for any year-long postgraduate course (Masters-level) with a UK university. Candidates must live in Canada.
Canadian Bureau for International Education
The offers scholarships for Canadian citizens and residents who wish to study abroad.
The Charles Wallace Trusts - Postgraduate
The offer grants and fellowships towards the costs of education or professional development in the UK to nationals of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Burma.
Google scholarships - Undergraduate/Postgraduate/Research
 provides a number of scholarships such as: 
  • Generation Google Scholarship (Europe, ME &Africa) - for students pursing undergraduate or graduate degrees in computer science, computer engineering, or a closely related technical field. Women strongly encouraged to apply.
  • Google Europe Students with Disabilities Scholarship - for computer science students with disabilities.
  • Google Conference and Travel Scholarships - for selected conferences in the tech industry and related fields.
The Hongkong Bank Foundation - Undergraduate
The Hongkong Bank Foundation offers the following for full-time undergraduate students to spend one year studying at a designated overseas university, which includes ĢƵ:
 
  • the HSBC Overseas Scholarship to Hong Kong University (HKU)
Applicants must be permanent residents with right of abode in Hong Kong.
IAEA Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme (MSCFP) - Postgraduate

 aims  to increase the number of women in the nuclear field, supporting an inclusive workforce of men and women who contribute to and drive global scientific and technological innovation. Scholarships are awarded annually, to 100+ female students, subject to availability of funds. In the selection of students, consideration is given to geographic and field of study diversity, in addition to eligibility requirements and other criteria. The selected students are awarded up to €20,000 for tuition costs and up to €20,000 for living costs for their Master’s programme

Indian Department of Higher Education
 provides funding opportunities for Indian students studying abroad.
The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) Awards – Undergraduate/Research
provides undergraduate and research awards for individual excellence, research and innovation, scholarships, travel awards, prizes and competitions within the engineering and technology sector:
 
  • IET Postgraduate Research Awards  for postgraduate research students who are IET members. Open to students from outside of the UK.
  • IET Diamond Scholarships/IET Horizons Bursary for UK resident only on an ĢƵ IET accredited undergraduate degree programme. Further information on IET accredited programmes is available on the IET website.
  • Power Academy Scholarship for Home/EU tuition fee paying student starting or currently enrolled on an Imperial IET-accredited undergraduate degree programme. 
Lanekassen – Undergraduate/Postgraduate/Research
Lanekassen is the Norwegian student loan and grant-awarding body which supports Norwegian students to study overseas.
The Leathersellers' Company - Undergraduate/Postgraduate
 awards grants of up to £5,000 per year to study for a full-time degree at any UK university. 
Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust - Undergraduate/Postgraduate
The Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust offers bursaries to UK residents of up to £3,000-5,000 a year towards the cost of a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate degree in any subject. To be eligible, you need to be the child, spouse, widow, widower or personally employed as a commercial traveller, pharmacist or grocer, and in ‘financial need’. You can apply for a bursary for each year of your degree course.
The Martingale Foundation Postgraduate Scholarships
offers a fully-funded scholarship to students pursuing a postgraduate degree (Master's or PhD) in mathematical or statistical sciences.

The scholarship includes:

  • all tuition fees and research expenses, and a tax-free stipend for living costs. 
  • Tailored support to apply for a Martingale PhD Scholarship.
  • Access to the Martingale Development Programme, including leadership training and connections with top academic and industry professionals.
  • Membership of a pioneering community of future STEM leaders.
Applicants must have completed or be currently undertaking an undergraduate degree in maths or a relevant STEM subject.
To apply, you will need to complete our online application form. This helps us understand your background and your motivations to become a Martingale Scholar. You will need to provide an academic transcript, evidence of financial need, and two referees. You will then apply directly to one or more for an eligible course. Throughout this period, Martingale will run Masters and PhD application support workshops online.
Applications open Monday 5th August 2024 and close on Sunday 27 October 2024. Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application on Wednesday 4th December 2024.
The Leverhulme Trust Study Abroad Studentships - Postgraduate/Research
 are available in any subject* for an extended period of advanced study or research at a centre of learning in any overseas country, with the exception of the UK or USA. Applicant must have been resident in the UK for at least three years and hold a degree from a UK institution.  (*except for studies of disease, illness and disabilities in humans and animals and research that is intended to inform clinical practice or the development of medical applications). Duration: Studentships are tenable for between 12 and 24 months.
London Goodenough Association of Canada - Postgraduate
 supports Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada undertaking graduate study in London. The Scholarships are paid as a credit towards the cost of accommodation at Goodenough College. All Scholarships are awarded for a maximum term of one year.
Newton PhD Programme - Research
 provides funding for individual partner country students to undertake full PhD studies in the UK, or vice versa.
Public Service Commission (PSC) Scholarships – Undergraduate/Postgraduate
are offered by the Singapore Government to those interested in pursuing a career in the Public Service. Available to Singapore Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident willing to take up Singapore Citizenship.
Royal Television Society: Technology Bursary - Undergraduate
The Royal Television Society: Technology Bursary provides £1,000 per annum to new or first-year undergraduates with gross household income below £35,000 who are intending on pursuing a career in the television industry. Applicants must be studying Computer Science or Engineering Science and must have a Home fee status. Benefits of the bursary include: industry mentoring and placement opportunities, free membership of the RTS and affiliate membership of The Hospital Club. 
The Schwab and Westheimer Trust: Education support for refugees – Undergraduate / Postgraduate
provides a number of scholarships for refugees:  
• Schwab Educational Grants provides up to £2,000 for educational resources.
• Westheimer Scholarship provides up to £11,500 per year for a young asylum seeker undertaking an undergraduate degree in social care, medicine, nursing or related professions.
• Marks Family Charitable Trust for asylum seeking background and people who are not eligible for student finance embarking on a postgraduate degree programme. 
Santander Universities Black Inclusion programme 2021 - Undergraduate

Apply to  for 3,000 university students & grads to win free access to 8-hours of online trending financial topics incl. green finance, blockchain, private equity, etc. & the opportunity to win a £1,500 Santander Scholarship.

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