At Imperial Business School, vision is to drive business success and societal progress through the power of innovative thinking. In line with this mission, they are proud to offer the Dean's Impact Scholarship, which recognises candidates who have not only excelled academically but have also made a significant, demonstrable impact in one or more of the following key areas:

• Entrepreneurship
• Technology and Innovation
• Sustainability
• Social Impact
• Leadership

This scholarship is designed to empower those who are actively shaping the future of business and society, equipping them to continue their transformative work on a global scale.

To be considered for this prestigious scholarship, applicants must provide clear evidence of the tangible impact they have made in one of these areas. Whether through pioneering entrepreneurial ventures, driving technological advancements, championing sustainability initiatives, making meaningful social contributions, or exhibiting exceptional leadership, candidates should demonstrate how their achievements align with the core values of Imperial Business School.

Successful applicants will have an excellent all-round application and demonstrate strong communication skills alongside impact in their chosen area.

Candidates who submit their application for the Full Time MBA within one of admission rounds can apply for this scholarship.

If you receive an offer, your offer email will include details about the required video assessment.

You will receive a decision on your scholarship application within approximately two weeks of receiving your offer to study the programme. The date of the deadline will be determined by which admissions round you are being considered in.  For more information, please review Admissions page. 

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

Two Professional References 

Contact details of two professional referees including their company/business email address. University recommend that one should be your current line manager 

Personal Statement

Essays are a vital part of your application. The questions for the Full-Time MBA programme are:

• How do you expect the MBA programme to impact your career in both the short term and long term? Please detail your immediate career goals (including the company or sector) upon graduation and your broader aspirations for the future, explaining how the skills, network, and experiences gained from the MBA programme will help you achieve these objectives. (500 words)  
• • Why do you want to study at Imperial College Business School and how will you contribute to the community? (500 words) 
  • Imperial’s values are Respect, Collaboration, Integrity, Innovation, and Excellence. Describe a time where you embodied one, or more, of these values and explain the impact it had. (500 words)
• Putting together a personal statement can be tricky! Every year, school will speak to lots of applicants about what they expect and what they are looking for in the finished piece – it’s something that school will asked about a lot!
• What should I talk about in my personal statement?’
• ‘How can I make my personal statement stand out?’
• ‘How long should my personal statement be?
• Fear not! The personal statement section on your application is broken down into 2 clear questions so you can write responsive answers, that offers them insight into the key attributes university look for! That being said, university do have their own tips and guidelines that university like to share, so read on for their full insight!
• You will be required to complete 2 mandatory questions, which cover your motivation to study and contribution to the cohort. The questions are as follows:
  • Why do you want to study at Imperial College Business School and how will you contribute to the community? (3500 characters, approximately 500 words)
    Treat this as a priority. Ideally, your CV and academic history should have already given them a good idea of your achievements to date, so be sure to tell them why you are pursuing postgraduate study and why you have chosen your programme of interest. You should be able to link your past experiences to your suitability for the programme and expand on anything else that is relevant.
  • This is also your opportunity to show them how you will enhance the college experience of those around you and how you will make the most of your time at the Business School. Think about how you will make the campus community a better place, whether this be through participation in extracurricular activities or interactions with staff and students across campus. 
  • Imperial's values are Respect, Collaboration, Integrity, Innovation, and Excellence. Describe a time where you embodied one, or more, of these values and explain the impact it had. (3500 characters, approximately 500 words)
    This could be professional, personal, or extra-curricular, but university want to know about your achievements, how they may embody their values, and how it has helped shape you into the person you are today. university love to hear about all the interesting things that applicants have done and achieved, and this is a great way to differentiate yourself from other candidates.

• Online Application
• Application Fee 
• Current Resume/CV 
• Personal Statement
• Academic Transcripts
• Two Professional References 
• GRE/GMAT Test Scores
• English Language Proficiency