Scholarship overview

  • Degree level

    Undergraduate

  • Value

    Full tuition fees and a living allowance for four years

  • Number of awards

    1

  • Academic year

    2026/2027

  • Tuition fee status

    Home

  • Mode of study

    Full time

  • Available to

    Prospective students

  • Application deadline

    14/01/2026 Closed

  • Additional information

    Scholarship page

    aero.admissions@imperial.ac.uk

  • Available to applicants in the following departments

    • Aeronautics

Eligibility criteria

Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Background: This scholarship is specifically designed to support students from underrepresented backgrounds in higher education and engineering. This includes, but is not limited to:

    • Students from ethnic minority groups

    • Students from low-income households or those eligible for free school meals

    • Students who are the first in their family to attend university

    • Students who have experienced educational disadvantage or attended schools with lower progression rates to higher education

    • Students who have been in care, are care leavers, or are estranged from their families

    • Students with disabilities or long-term health conditions

    • Students from underrepresented regions or areas with low participation in higher education

 

Applicants should demonstrate strong academic ability and a passion for engineering, innovation, and problem-solving. While academic excellence is important, the selection process also values resilience, leadership potential, and commitment to making a positive impact in the field of engineering or society more broadly.

 

We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment and strongly encourage applications from individuals who bring diverse perspectives and experiences to the field of aeronautical engineering.

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

Course specific information

The scholarship will cover four years of study - Our five-year degrees for MEng Aeronautical Engineering with a year abroad and MEng Aeronautical Engineering with a year in industry can be supported, but funding will only be available for the four academic years taught full-time at Imperial.

Application process

To apply for the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Scholarship, you need to:

  1. Apply via UCAS for our H401 MEng Aeronautical Engineering course by 18:00 GMT on 14 January 2026. If you’re unsure of how to apply, see the step-by-step guide. Please note that for Aeronautical Engineering, an ESAT Test must also be sat.
  2. Receive an offer of a place for 2026-entry.
  3. We will send communications to offer-holders including full details of this scholarship, a scholarship application form along with details of other funding opportunities.
  4. If you are successful in receiving the scholarship, as part of the terms and conditions, you must choose Imperial College London as your firm choice via UCAS to be eligible for this award.

Additional information

Applications for this scholarship will take place after offers have been made – all eligible offer holders will receive an email inviting them to apply with further details on criteria, application process and deadlines.

Contact

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