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Bioengineering Master’s Widening Participation Scholarship

Scholarship overview

To be considered for this scholarship, you must:

Have an offer of admission to a Bioengineering Master’s course (MSc or MRes) for Autumn 2026 by Tuesday 31 March 2026.
Be a UK-domiciled student (including Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland) with Home fee status.
Not have previously completed a Master’s degree (including integrated Master’s) or a PhD at Imperial or any other institution.
Have received a maintenance grant or higher-rate maintenance loan during your undergraduate studies.
Be eligible to apply for a Master’s student loan towards cost of tuition fees – Master's Loan: Overview - GOV.UK

Please note: This scholarship is not available to continuing students.

Available for the following full-time programmes:

To apply:

Apply for one of the eligible courses listed above.
Create an online account and submit your course application via our application portal. How to apply
Receive an offer of admission for 2026 entry by Wednesday 25 March 2026.
Firmly accept your offer by the scholarship application deadline.
Complete our Scholarship application form by the deadline of Tuesday 31 March 2026.

Shortlisting: Interviews are likely to take place during the week commencing 20 April 2026.
Outcome: Successful candidates will be notified by email no later than Friday 1 May 2026.
This scholarship is for students starting in 2026/27 and cannot be deferred or transferred.
All scholarships are subject to students accepting the award Terms and Conditions.
If you haven’t heard from us by Monday 20 April 2026, please assume your application was unsuccessful.

Funding provides a tuition fee top-up for successful candidates if the UK Government-funded Master's Loan does not cover full tuition fees.

If you have any additional questions, please contact us at be.pgadmissions@imperial.ac.uk.