Imperial College Business School is pleased to offer significant scholarship funding to our most talented applicants. We are proud to offer awards that support diversity, such as MBA scholarships for women, regional scholarships, and the Reaching Out MBA (ROMBA) fellowship.
We offer a range of scholarships and all self-funded candidates are automatically considered for all scholarship schemes as long as they meet the eligibility criteria, entry requirements and application deadlines.
Scholarships for 2023 entry
The Advisory Board Scholarship has been made available through generous donations from our Advisory Board that aim to provide the opportunity and means for exceptional candidates to enrol on the Imperial Full-Time MBA programme.
Eligibility
This scholarship is available to self-funded candidates who demonstrate exceptional academic merit and financial need.
To apply for one of these scholarships you must be a self-funded student who demonstrates exceptional academic merit and/or potential, and financial need that shows the inability to otherwise enrol on the Imperial Full-Time MBA.
How to apply
Candidates who submit their application in admissions rounds 1-3 and receive an offer for the programme will be eligible to apply for this scholarship.
A video assessment is required for this scholarship. Further details will be communicated once you have received an offer for the programme.
- A very strong academic background and an excellent track record of professional achievement
- A high and well-balanced GMAT/GRE score
- Your performance during the admissions process, where academic and professional merit will be judged
- Your professional references
- Your video submission
Imperial College Business School is proud to be a global organisation with students from all over the world. To encourage this further, we are offering scholarships to African students who we believe would contribute to the Imperial community.
Eligibility
Applicants who are resident in one of the 54 African countries (as defined by the United Nations) will automatically be considered.
How to apply
Candidates who submit their application before the final admissions round deadline and receive an offer for the programme will automatically be considered for this scholarship.
Awards will be made throughout the admissions cycle but only a limited number are available, so we recommend applying early. Successful candidates will be notified by the Admissions Team within two weeks of an offer being made.
- A strong overall application with excellent academic background, career potential, references and personal statement.
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.
Eligibility
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 submit their application in admissions rounds 1-3 and receive an offer for the programme will be eligible to apply for this scholarship.
A video assessment is required for this scholarship. Further details will be communicated once you have received an offer for the programme.
- 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
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
Eligibility
All successful applicants are eligible to apply for this award.
How to apply
Candidates who submit their application before the final admissions round deadline and receive an offer for the programme will be eligible to apply for this scholarship.
A video assessment is required - details will be communicated once an offer has been made. Awards will be assigned throughout the admissions cycle but only a limited number are available, so we recommend applying early.
Imperial College Business School is a proud sponsor of Forté, a non-profit organisation that champions women’s progression within business through access to education. We are pleased to offer Forté Fellowships to outstanding female students joining the Imperial Full-Time MBA.
In addition to the financial support provided, Forté Fellows have access to a number of unique resources from Forté including:
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Participation in the annual Forté MBA Women’s Leadership Conference held in June in the United States
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Access to exclusive networking groups of Forté Fellows, Forté Fellow Alumnae and sponsor companies on social media and through Forté Fellow listservs
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Special e-introductions to Forté sponsor companies and inclusion in the Fellow résumé book, which is distributed to all sponsor companies
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Free lifetime Forté Premium Membership
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Female students can also apply for a stipend to attend the annual Forté MBA Women’s Leadership Conference
Eligibility
All successful female applicants to the Imperial Full-Time MBA who demonstrate outstanding leadership potential are eligible to apply for this award.
Successful candidates will demonstrate strong leadership skills through academic achievement, or in roles as team or community leaders, and show a commitment to helping women achieve their career potential through personal mentoring or community involvement.
How to apply
Candidates who submit their application by the final admissions round deadline and receive an offer for the programme will be eligible to apply for this scholarship.
A video assessment is required for this scholarship, and details will be communicated once an offer has been made.
Awards will be made throughout the admissions cycle but only a limited number are available, so we recommend applying early.
- A demonstrable track record of leadership in your field
- Commitment to Forté’s mission of launching women into fulfilling, significant careers through access to business education, opportunities, and a community of successful women
- The information supplied in your original application to the programme, including a strong academic background, and an excellent track record of professional achievement
- A high and well-balanced GMAT score
- Your performance during the admissions process, where academic and professional merit will be judged
- Your professional references
Scholarships are available for applicants demonstrating all-round excellence in their application and interview performance.
Eligibility
Candidates who apply before the final admissions round deadline and receive an offer for the programme will automatically be considered.
How to apply
Candidates who submit their application before the final admissions round deadline and receive an offer for the programme will automatically be considered for this scholarship.
Awards will be made throughout the admissions cycle but only a limited number are available, so we recommend applying early. Successful candidates will be notified by the Admissions Team within two weeks 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 is proud to be a global organisation with students from all over the world. To encourage this further, we are offering scholarships to Latin American students who we believe will contribute to the Imperial community.
Eligibility
Applicants who are resident in one of the 24 Latin American countries (as defined by the United Nations) will automatically be considered.
How to apply
Candidates who submit their application before the final admissions round deadline and receive an offer for the programme will automatically be considered for this scholarship.
Awards will be made throughout the admissions cycle but only a limited number are available, so we recommend applying early. Successful candidates will be notified by the Admissions Team within two weeks of an offer being made.
- A strong overall application with excellent academic background, career potential, references and personal statement.
Imperial College Business School is a proud partner of Reaching Out MBA, a non-profit organisation dedicated to educating, inspiring, and connecting the LGBTQ+ MBA community to impact change in the workplace and create the next generation of ‘out’ leaders.
Imperial joins over 50 top global business schools and more than 90 corporate partners in supporting ROMBA’s mission to lead the way to equality in business education, in the workplace and throughout society.
In addition to the financial support provided, ROMBA Fellows have access to a number of exclusive opportunities including:
- Fellowship leadership retreat
- Free registration for all Reaching Out events including the annual ROMBA Conference, MBA treks and leadership summits
- Access to exclusive networking and professional development opportunities
As a recipient of this award, you will take on a role in the leadership team of the LGBTQ+ Careers Club and represent the School as part of the Student Ambassador Scheme.
As a Student Ambassador, you will support the recruitment of high-calibre candidates for future years in different ways, including: attending recruitment events, being featured in promotional materials, contributing to social media activity and taking part in student focus groups.
You’ll play a particular role in initiatives to encourage LGBTQ+ participation in MBA education and to champion equality within Imperial and beyond.
Eligibility
All successful applicants to the Imperial Full-Time MBA programme are eligible to apply for this award.
How to apply
Candidates who submit their application in admissions rounds 1-3 and receive an offer for the programme will be eligible to apply for this scholarship.
A video assessment is required for this scholarship, and details will be communicated once an offer has been made.
- A demonstrable track record of leadership in the LGBTQ+ community
- Commitment to ROMBA’s mission to lead the way to equality in business education, in the workplace and throughout society
- The information supplied in your original application to the programme, including a strong academic and professional background
- Your performance during the admissions process, where academic and professional merit will be judged
- Your professional references
The Sainsbury Management Fellowships (SMF) is the MBA scholarship scheme of Engineers in Business Fellowship. The SMF scholarship enables professional engineers to add business, finance and marketing expertise to the diverse skills they gained through their engineering training and qualifications.
Each year £500,000 worth of MBA scholarships are awarded to young engineers with exceptional education qualifications and leadership potential. The programme is managed by The Royal Academy of Engineering, whose goal is to harness the power of engineering to build a sustainable society and an inclusive economy that works for everyone.
Eligibility
To be eligible you need to meet certain criteria, including to have a first degree in an engineering, allied technology or science discipline. Please see the criteria listed here.
How to apply
Full information regarding the application process can be found on The Royal Academy of Engineering website.
Bursaries for 2023 entry
Your Imperial degree opened doors after graduation. Now, find out how an MBA can help open new opportunities to accelerate your career, with a 20% reduction in fees for the Imperial Full-Time MBA.
Eligibility
The 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 programme will automatically receive the bursary as a reduction to their tuition fees.
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.
Applying for a scholarship to Imperial’s Full-Time MBA: advice from students
Find out more about Full-Time MBA scholarships from the class of 2021-22 recipients who share their insight and advice to future students.
"I am very lucky that I received a scholarship from the Forté Foundation. As a Forté Fellow, I am part of an incredible organisation that supports women in business and, most importantly for me, funded a large portion of my MBA fees which has made this year possible."
