Scholarship overview

  • Degree level

    Postgraduate taught

  • Value

    £20,000

  • Academic year

    2025/2026

  • Tuition fee status

    Home, Overseas

  • Mode of study

    Full time

  • Available to

    Prospective students

  • Application deadline

  • Additional information

    Scholarship page

    mba@imperial.ac.uk

  • Available to applicants in the following departments

    • Business School

Eligibility criteria

To be considered for this scholarship, applicants need to be residents in one of the 54 African countries (as defined by the United Nations). Applicants will demonstrate an outstanding track record of leadership and/or leadership potential (this may include during studies, work experience/internships and/or within the community).

The strength of the application, interview, and professional experience to date will also be considered.

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

Course specific information

Available for students admitted to the Full-Time MBA program at Imperial College

Application process

Candidates who submit their application for the Full-Time MBA in admission rounds one to four and receive an offer will automatically be considered for this scholarship.  

Successful candidates will be notified the week commencing Monday 25 November (round one), week commencing Monday 31 March (round two), week commencing Monday 26 May (round three) and week commencing Monday 30 June (round four).   

Scholarships will be awarded throughout the admissions cycle but only a limited number are available, so we recommend applying in an earlier round.

Additional information

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic environment that reflects the global nature of our institution. To further support this mission, we are pleased to offer scholarships to outstanding African students who demonstrate the potential to make significant contributions to the Imperial community. These scholarships aim to empower talented individuals from across Africa, enabling them to bring their unique perspectives, experiences, and ambitions to our vibrant and international student body.

Contact

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