Imperial is pleased to announce the Lord Robert May Scholarship for the 2026/27 academic year. The scholarship has been established in honour of Lord Robert May of Oxford (1936–2020), one of the most influential theoretical ecologists of his generation.
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Imperial College London Masters Scholarship
Aim and Benefits of Imperial College London Masters Scholarship
Imperial College London Masters Scholarship Courses
Requirements for Imperial College London Masters Scholarship Qualification
This scholarship is available to Overseas students who have an offer to study one of the following programmes, beginning in autumn 2026:
- MSc Living Planet with Computational Methods in Ecology and Evolution (within the Department of Life Sciences)
- MSc Epidemiology (within the School of Public Health)
Interview date, Process and Venue for Imperial College London Masters Scholarship
Applicants shall be ranked on the following basis:
- Academic merit (using your College application)
- Their academic achievements and motivation for pursuing a Master's degree
- Financial need
The successful candidates will be notified by email no later than 31st July 2026. If you have not heard from us by this date, please assume you have been unsuccessful in your application.
The successful scholars may be expected to meet informally with the donors on occasions, participate in events surrounding this scholarship, or be required to submit a short statement of progress that will be shared with the donors.
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.
Documents Required for Application
Applicants shall be required to submit two written statements as part of their application:
- A statement on their academic achievements and motivation for pursuing a Master's in their chosen field;
- A statement attesting to their financial need and how this scholarship would assist them in achieving success in their studies
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Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UBC 2027
Chevening Scholarship 2027
Application Deadline
April 30, 2026How to Apply
Stage 1: Apply for one of the eligible master's degree courses at Imperial College London
- You must submit an application for one of the eligible master’s degrees through the standard College application procedure as soon as possible and have an offer of admission by the deadline of 11:59pm (UK local time), Thursday 30th April 2026. Some departments have application rounds for the postgraduate taught courses, with fixed application dates throughout the year. Therefore, you may be required to submit an application for admission by the end of February 2026 in order to get a decision by the scholarship deadline of Thursday 30th April 2026. For more information on application rounds and the deadlines, please go here.
Application fee:
- If you’re applying for a postgraduate course at Imperial, you may need to pay an application fee. For information on application fees and to check if you're eligible for an application fee waiver, please go here.
Stage 2: Complete the scholarship application form.
- Applicants are required to complete the scholarship application form. Applicants will be assessed on academic merit or potential through the standard admission process. Through the scholarship application form, applicants will be required to successfully demonstrate their academic achievements and motivation for pursuing a Master's in their chosen field. In addition to this, applicants will be required to demonstrate that they come from a financially disadvantaged background and this will be assessed through the information provided on the scholarship application.
Contact: [email protected]
For more information, kindly visit Imperial College London scholarship webpage.
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