Imperial Excellence Bursary: Eligibility, Deadline & How to Apply

The Imperial Excellence Scholarship and Bursary are prestigious awards offered by the Imperial College Business School, part of the world-renowned Imperial College London. These awards are designed to recognize and support outstanding individuals who demonstrate exceptional all-round excellence, strong academic and professional potential, and a passion that aligns with the school's values.

Imperial College Business School is committed to making world-class education accessible to all talented individuals, regardless of their financial background. To support this vision, we are pleased to offer a bursary for students who can demonstrate both financial need and exceptional all-round excellence in their application and interview performance. This bursary is designed to empower outstanding candidates by alleviating financial barriers and enabling them to fully engage with and contribute to our vibrant academic community.

For the 2025-2026 academic year, applications are considered across multiple admission rounds. This guide will walk you through the eligibility criteria, the application process, the scholarship amount, and key deadlines to ensure you are fully prepared to seize this opportunity to study at one of the world's top institutions.

The Imperial Excellence Scholarship and Bursary are exclusively available for specific programmes at Imperial College Business School in London. The awards are not applicable to other universities or colleges.

Imperial Excellence Awards

The Imperial Excellence awards are merit-based and need-based scholarships designed to reduce the financial burden on exceptional students. They provide significant financial support to enable recipients to focus on their studies and fully engage with the Imperial community.

The scholarship and bursary provide a substantial financial contribution towards the cost of your studies.

Imperial Excellence Amount

The Imperial Excellence award is a significant scholarship. The financial support is a direct contribution to your tuition fees.

Imperial Excellence Benefits

Beyond the financial award, being an Imperial Excellence scholar connects you to a network of high-achieving peers and offers prestigious recognition.

The eligibility criteria are strict and designed to identify the most well-rounded and promising candidates. Applicants must have received an offer of admission to be considered.

Programmes Eligible Under Imperial Excellence

The scholarship is available for the flagship postgraduate programmes at Imperial College Business School.

The application process is integrated into the programme admission process. It is highly competitive, and early application is strongly recommended.

Step 1: Check Your Eligibility
Before you begin, carefully review the eligibility criteria for both your chosen programme and the scholarship to ensure you meet all requirements.

Step 2: Prepare and Submit Your Programme Application
Submit a complete and strong application for the Full-Time MBA or an MSc programme at Imperial College Business School through the official online portal within the specified admission rounds (1-4 for MBA, 1-2 for MSc).

Step 3: Receive an Offer of Admission
If your application is successful, you will receive an offer of admission from the Business School. Your offer email will contain details about the scholarship/bursary consideration process.

Step 4: Complete Additional Requirements (For Bursary)
If you are applying for the bursary and receive an offer, you will be required to complete a video assessment as outlined in your offer email.

Step 5: Await the Scholarship Decision
The selection committee will assess all eligible candidates. Successful candidates will be notified on the specific dates outlined in the timeline below.

Application Timeline for Imperial Excellence

Adherence to the admission round deadlines is critical for scholarship consideration.

Imperial Excellence Interview

There is no separate interview for the Imperial Excellence Scholarship. Selection is based on the strength of your submitted programme application, which includes your essays, CV, and academic history.

For the bursary, your offer email will include details about a required video assessment, which serves as a key component of the evaluation for financial need and overall merit.

Candidates who submit their application for an MSc programme in admission rounds one or two and receive an offer can apply for this bursary.  

The initial application for the scholarship is automatic upon submitting your programme application. However, the following documents within your main application will be used for assessment.

• Completed application for the Full-Time MBA or an MSc programme.
• Academic transcripts and certificates.
• CV/Resume demonstrating work experience.
• Personal Statement.

For the bursary: A video assessment (details provided in the offer email) to demonstrate financial need and merit.