The Shawki Saad PhD Scholarship is a fully funded programme open to students ordinarily resident in Sub-Saharan Africa. PhD research projects must also have a direct relevance to challenges in Sub–Saharan Africa. Students must have a good Upper Second or First Class Degree (or International equivalent), in engineering or another numerate discipline and a Masters level degree qualification.
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Imperial College London PhD Scholarship
Aim and Benefits of Imperial College London PhD Scholarship
Requirements for Imperial College London PhD Scholarship Qualification
- Must be a citizen from Sub–Saharan Africa.
- Students must have a good Upper Second or First Class Degree (or International equivalent), in engineering or another numerate discipline and a Masters level degree qualification.
Please note this scholarship is not available to continuing students.
Application Deadline
March 2, 2026How to Apply
- Find a PhD supervisor: visit the research and academic staff pages of our website (www.imperial.ac.uk/civil-engineering/people/academic-and-teaching-staff/) to help identify topics of interest and potential supervisors.
- Contact your preferred supervisor(s) directly, to discuss potential projects and funding options.
- Submit your PhD application for admission through the Registry online admissions system by 23rd May 2025. More information on how to apply can be found here: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/study/apply/postgraduate-taught/application-process/ Online applications should only be submitted after a potential academic supervisor has expressed sufficient interest in your application.
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For more information, kindly visit Imperial College London scholarship webpage.