Scholarships
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 application deadlines.
Once each scholarship deadline has passed candidates that have applied in conjunction with the application round and been offered a place, will be invited to apply for the awards on offer. Awards will be made in each application round but a limited number are available, so we recommend applying early.
Scholarships available for January 2023 and September 2023 entry
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.
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 for the Global Online MBA 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.
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 for the Global Online MBA January 2023 intake by admissions round 4 (5 September 2022) or for the Global Online MBA September 2023 intake by admissions round 4 (30 May 2023) 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
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
All successful applicants are eligible to apply for this award.
How to apply
Candidates who submit their application for the Global Online January 2023 intake in admissions round 1-4 (by 5 September 2022) or for the Global Online MBA September 2023 intake in admissions rounds 1-4 (by 30 May 2023) 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.
Scholarships are available for applicants demonstrating all-round excellence in their application and interview performance.
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 for the Global Online MBA 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.
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 for the Global Online MBA 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 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 submit their MBA application for the Global Online MBA January 2023 intake by admissions round 4 (5 September 2022) or for the Global Online MBA September 2023 intake by admissions round 4 (30 May 2023) 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. Successful candidates will be notified by the Admissions team.
- 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
The Imperial Global Online MBA Women’s Scholarships are awarded to women showing exceptional academic achievement and professional excellence, as well as a commitment to supporting women in business.
All successful female applicants to the Global Online MBA programme 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
Female candidates who submit their application for the Global Online MBA January 2023 intake by admissions round 4 (5 September 2022) or for the Global Online MBA September 2023 intake by admissions round 4 (30 May 2023) 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.
Requirements
- A demonstrable track record of leadership in your field
- A commitment to supporting women in business
- The information supplied in your original application to the programme, including a strong academic background, and an excellent track record of professional achievement
- Your performance during the admissions process, where academic and professional merit will be judged
- Your professional references
Bursaries available for January 2023 and September 2023 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 Global Online 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 Global Online 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
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.
"Receiving the LGBTQ+ scholarship has been the highlight of my MBA. Representation from the LGBTQ+ community in business is still very limited and the ‘White Collar Boys’ Club’ mentality still applies in many cultures. Being the driver for change, representing minority groups, and running diversity initiatives to shape the next generation of global leaders is a unique experience. If you want to make a difference in tomorrow’s business and become an LGBTQ+ role model for future cohorts, this scholarship is the right move for you."
Being Black at Business School
Read about Ansumana Bai-Marrow's experience studying at the Business School and what scholarships are available to students from Black and mixed Black backgrounds.