Imperial College Business School is pleased to offer significant scholarship funding to our most talented applicants. A range of scholarships are available and all self-funded candidates can be considered for all scholarship schemes for which they meet the eligibility criteria, entry requirements and deadlines.
For 2024 entry, our deadline to apply for a scholarship is Monday 16 October 2023. To be eligible to apply for a scholarship you will need to have received an offer of admission so we recommend you submit your application by Monday 11 September 2023.
Some of our scholarship awards require video submissions, the details of which will be sent to you via email once you have received a formal offer for the programme. For further details on each the awards and corresponding timeframes please select from the following list:
Scholarships available for February 2024 entry
Imperial College Business School is proud to be a global organisation with students from all over the world. Currently, students from Black or mixed black backgrounds are underrepresented in our student cohort and we're working to improve this. To encourage this further, we are offering scholarships to students from Black or mixed black backgrounds from all regions, who can demonstrate their leadership potential and want to make a positive contribution to the Imperial community.
The Black Future Leaders Scholarship is available to applicants demonstrating an outstanding track record of leadership and/or leadership potential. Self-identification of ethnicity from a Black or mixed background (including Black African or Black Caribbean and any other mixed black background) is also a requirement.
How to apply
Candidates who wish to apply for this award will be required to submit a video assessment, the details of which will be shared via email following your formal offer of admission.
We recommend that candidates apply to the programme no later than Monday 11 September to receive an offer in time to apply for the scholarship deadline of Monday 16 October. All candidates that have applied for this award will be notified as to the outcome the week commencing Monday 6 November.
- An excellent academic background
- An excellent track record of professional achievement
- A strong track record of leadership and/or leadership potential (this may include during your studies, work experience and internships, and/or within your community)
- The overall strength of your application and interview performance, including references
Our vision is to benefit business and improve society through the power of innovative thinking. We are delighted to offer the Dean's Impact Scholarship to candidates who demonstrate impact and achievement in any of the five key areas listed below.
- Entrepreneurship
- Technology and Innovation
- Sustainability
- Social Impact
- Leadership
How to apply
Candidates who wish to apply for this award will be required to submit a video assessment, the details of which will be shared via email following your formal offer of admission.
We recommend that candidates apply to the programme no later than Monday 11 September to receive an offer in time to apply for the scholarship deadline of Monday 16 October.
All candidates that have applied for this award will be notified as to the outcome the week commencing Monday 6 November.
Scholarships are available for applicants demonstrating all-round excellence in their application and interview performance.
All candidates that receive an offer for the programme will automatically be considered for this scholarship with awards being made throughout the cycle. Awards are limited in number and so we would encourage early application. Successful candidates will be notified by the Admissions team within one week of an offer being made.
- An excellent application, demonstrating academic merit, strong professional or internship experience, clear career plan and leadership potential
Imperial College Business School wholeheartedly supports the 30% Club’s goal of achieving a minimum of 30% women on FTSE-100 boards.
We are therefore pleased to offer two Inspiring Women – Executive MBA scholarships of £25,000 each to exceptional female candidates undertaking the Executive MBA.
In addition to the financial scholarship from Imperial, successful applicants will receive a range of support from the 30% Club, including a cross-company mentoring scheme and exclusive event invitations.
Successful candidates will demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and professional excellence with high potential for senior leadership roles.
Scholarships will be awarded based on the following criteria:
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The information supplied in your original application to the programme, including both depth and breadth of work experience, a strong academic background and high potential for senior leadership roles
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Your performance during the admissions process, where academic and professional merit will be judged
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Demonstrable evidence of supporting women in business throughout your career to date and a commitment to inspiring and mentoring other women as your career progresses, whether within your company or with external organisations
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Open to female candidates only
How to apply
Candidates who wish to apply for this award will be required to submit a video assessment, the details of which will be shared via email following your formal offer of admission.
We recommend that candidates apply to the programme no later than Monday 11 September to receive an offer in time to apply for the scholarship deadline of Monday 16 October.
All candidates that have applied for this award will be notified as to the outcome the week commencing Monday 6 November.
Imperial College Business School is committed to promoting equality in business and society. We are delighted to offer scholarships for students who are part of, or allies to, the LGBTQ+ community.
All successful applicants are eligible to apply for this award.
How to apply
Candidates who wish to apply for this award will be required to submit a video assessment, the details of which will be shared via email following your formal offer of admission.
We recommend that candidates apply to the programme no later than Monday 11 September to receive an offer in time to apply for the scholarship deadline of Monday 16 October.
All candidates that have applied for this award will be notified as to the outcome the week commencing Monday 6 November.
- A strong track record of promoting diversity and inclusion
- A desire to drive initiatives to encourage LGBTQ+ participation in business education and to champion equality within Imperial and beyond
Bursaries available for February 2024 entry
Your Imperial degree opened doors after graduation. Now, find out how an MBA can help open new opportunities to accelerate or pivot your career, with a reduction in fees for the Executive MBA. This bursary is available to candidates who have previously been awarded an undergraduate degree or a postgraduate Master’s degree by Imperial College London.
How to apply
Eligible candidates who receive an offer for the Executive MBA programme will automatically receive the bursary as a reduction to their tuition fees.
We review applications throughout the year. Candidates who submit a complete application by the final admissions round deadline will be notified by the corresponding decision date if they are successful.
- Available to candidates who have previously been awarded an undergraduate degree or a postgraduate Master’s degree by Imperial College London
Open to participants of Imperial College Business School’s Executive Education Open Programmes
The bursary is available to candidates who have previously attended an Executive Education Open Programme at Imperial College Business School as a self-funded participant, within the 12 months prior to the Executive MBA starting in February.
Our Executive Education Open Programmes cover topics in Finance, Management, Strategy and Leadership, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Marketing and Health – and are a great way to experience our world-class executive teaching in a short course.
Award
The bursary is a reduction in the total fees for the Executive MBA, equating to 10% of the fee for your Open Programme.
How to apply
Eligible candidates who receive an offer for the Executive MBA programme will automatically receive the bursary as a reduction to their tuition fees.
Please ensure that you provide full details of the Open Programme you attended as part of your application materials.
"I am one of the two recipients of the Inspiring Women – Executive MBA scholarship sponsored by the 30% Club. Getting the 30% Club’s scholarship has provided me with the opportunity to support more women and help them achieve their goals of becoming a social entrepreneur. The value I get from Imperial College Business School trickles down to the women who come to me for support. It is a ripple effect and it’s all about educating, inspiring and empowering women to take the leap in their personal development and dream."
If you are offered an Imperial College Business School scholarship and are subsequently offered a larger award by us, the larger one would supersede the first award and would not be in addition to it.
Scholarships awarded by Imperial College Business School are in the form of a reduction of the tuition fee. Therefore, if you receive another scholarship that pays the full tuition fee directly to the College, you cannot also receive a scholarship from the Business School.
The 30% Club: advancing gender parity with the Executive MBA
Female applicants to the Imperial Executive MBA can apply to our 30% scholarship in partnership with the 30% Club. Find out more about the scholarship and its benefits.