Deadline
2025-05-23
Value of Scholarship
Full Scholarship, £22,000 Stipends & Travel Costs
£22,000
£22,000
Country Tenable
United Kingdom
Renewable
No
Imperial College London Shawki Saad Scholarship for Sub-Saharan African Students
Imperial College London is proud to offer the Shawki Saad Scholarship, a fully funded opportunity designed to support students from Sub-Saharan Africa in pursuing research across various fields at the university.
About the Scholarship
This scholarship is fully funded through a generous endowment from the late Professor Shawki Saad.
One scholarship is awarded each year between 2023 and 2026.
The programme also includes a student prize for research focused on sustainability challenges in Sub-Saharan Africa.
This initiative aligns with Imperial College London’s commitment to addressing global challenges in engineering and sustainability while fostering research talent from Sub-Saharan Africa.
Scholarship Benefits
The Shawki Saad Scholarship provides:
- Full overseas tuition coverage for up to three years.
- A maintenance stipend of £20,622 per year for 3.5 years.
- Funding for travel expenses, including flights and visa costs.
Eligibility Criteria for the Imperial College London Shawki Saad Scholarship
To be eligible for the Shawki Saad Scholarship at Imperial College London, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Must be ordinarily resident in Sub-Saharan Africa.
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
- Apply for a PhD program at Imperial College London.
- Satisfy the admission requirements for a PhD at the university.
How to Apply for the 2025 Shawki Saad Scholarship (Step-by-Step Guide)
Interested and qualified applicants should follow these steps to apply for the Shawki Saad Scholarship:
Access the Application Page
- Click the link below to visit the official scholarship application page.
Find a Research Supervisor
- Explore the faculty’s research page to identify a suitable PhD supervisor.
- Contact the supervisor to discuss your research interests.
Submit Your Online Application
- Apply through Imperial College London’s online application portal.
- Ensure you only submit your application after receiving confirmation of interest from a potential academic supervisor.
Nomination for Funding
- Your potential PhD supervisor will nominate you for funding before the application deadline.
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