Please note: this information refers to 2026 entry.
Overview
Our International Baccalaureate Excellence Scholarships provide financial support for international applicants studying the International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma programme.
For students who apply for autumn 2026 entry, we are offering 23 scholarships across three of our Faculties:
- Engineering
- Natural Sciences
- Imperial Business School
What the scholarship is worth
Each scholarship is worth £5,000 per year for each year that your course lasts. This applies for students commencing from 2024.
Check if you're eligible
To be eligible for a scholarship, you must be:
- studying the International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma programme
- an international student paying the Overseas rate of tuition
- applying for an undergraduate course within the Faculty of Engineering, the Faculty of Natural Sciences, or Imperial Business School
Scholarships will be awarded to exceptional International Baccalaureate students who achieve academic excellence in their diploma programme.
How to apply
There is no formal application process or separate application form for the scheme.
Academically excellent IB applicants will be nominated for selection for this scholarship by the Imperial department to which they apply as part of the admission process.
Please note: for 2026 entry the nomination deadline is 24 April 2026.
These awards are for the highest achieving students. Academic merit and potential to succeed at Imperial will be taken into account during the nomination process.
When scholars will be notified
Successful candidates will be notified starting from mid-May 2026. If you do not hear from us by the end of September 2026, please assume that you have not been selected to be the awardee.
This award is for students starting in the academic year 2026/27 and cannot be deferred. All scholarships are awarded subject to students accepting award Terms and Conditions. Please note that the award is conditional upon you receiving an unconditional offer to study at Imperial by September 2026. Continuation of a Scholarship is subject to the Scholar maintaining satisfactory academic progress as defined by Imperial.