Chemistry Department Master's Scholarships
Our department offers several scholarships to support students undertaking a master's in Chemistry. Explore the opportunities below to see what you may be eligible for, and how to apply.
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Scholarship for Students of Black Heritage
Our Chemistry Department Scholarship for students of Black heritage provides financial support for Home students of Black heritage who have applied and been made an offer to study on one of our Chemistry Master's courses. The scholarship covers the full cost of Home tuition fees for the Master's course as well as a bursary that is equal to the current UKRI PhD bursary rate for students in London.
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This scholarship follows the same eligibility criteria and application process as for the Presidential Scholarships for Students of Black Heritage. Access the link here: Presidential Scholarships for Students of Black Heritage Information.
You must have applied, received and accepted an offer for your chosen course as well as completed the Presidential Scholarships application form by the scholarship deadline. The application deadline is 1 April 2026.
If you have any questions, please contact us at chemres@imperial.ac.uk.
India Future Leaders Scholarship
The Imperial College Future Leaders Scholarship will enable outstanding graduates from India to equip themselves with the skills and expertise they need to take the next step in their personal and professional journey.
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To be eligible for the Imperial College - India Future Leaders Scholarship, you must: be a domicile of India, be available to commence your studies by the start of the UK academic year in October 2025, have submitted an application to study on one of our Chemistry Master's courses and have received an offer to study by 7 April 2025.
More information can be found on the India Future Leaders Scholarship webpage.
You must have applied, received and accepted an offer for your chosen course as well as notified the Chemistry department (chemres@imperial.ac.uk) that you would like to be considered for this scholarship by the scholarship deadline. The application deadline is 6 April 2026.
If you have any questions, please contact us at chemres@imperial.ac.uk.
Jack Hirst Scholarship
The Jack Hirst Scholarship in Chemistry provides financial support for students who are Nigerian nationals and are studying/researching in the field of Chemistry at a Nigerian academic institution at the time of their application. Applicants must have been made an offer to study one of our Chemistry Master's courses.
Read more.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the application deadlines?
- Who is eligible to apply for a Chemistry Master's scholarship?
- How do I apply for a scholarship?
- Can international students apply for a scholarship?
- Can I apply for more than one scholarship at Imperial?
- Do I need to submit a separate application for each scholarship that I apply for?
Each scholarship has a deadline, please see the following information:
- Black Heritage Scholarship: 1 April 2026
- Indian Future Leaders Scholarship: 6 April 2026
- Jack Hirst Scholarship: 22 May 2026
Please read the information above to find out about application and eligibility for each of our scholarships. You can only apply to a scholarship if you have received an offer for our master's courses.
To apply for a scholarship, you must:
- Already have an offer to a Chemistry Master's programme.
- Complete the relevant scholarship application form (find above).
Yes, some scholarships are specifically designed for international students. Please see the individual scholarship eligibility requirements.
Yes, you may apply for multiple scholarships at Imperial if you meet the eligibility criteria for each. However, you can only be awarded one; please ensure you carefully read the criteria for each scholarship. Learn more about Imperial's Scholarships.
Yes. Each scholarship requires a separate application form and notification to the department.
