SCHOLARSHIP: Imperial College London Shawki Saad, UK International Scholarship for Postgraduate | Ph.D Students
The Imperial College London is pleased to offer a number of Shawki Saad Scholarship to support sub-Saharan African students to study in any of its areas of research.
The Shawki Saad Scholarship is a fully funded programme to support students ordinarily resident in Sub-Saharan Africa. The programme is funded by a generous endowed gift from the late Professor Shawki Saad, with one scholarship awarded each year between 2023-2026.
About university:
Imperial College London (Imperial) is a public research university in London, England. Its history began with Queen Victoria’s husband, Prince Albert, who envisioned a cultural area in South Kensington that included museums, colleges, and the Royal Albert Hall. In 1907, these colleges – the Royal College of Science, the Royal School of Mines, and the City and Guilds of London Institute – merged to form the Imperial College of Science and Technology.
Scholarship deadline:
May 23, 2025
Scholarship details:
- Host Country: United Kingdom UK
- Study Abroad: Study in UK
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: sub-Saharan Africans
- Reward: Full Scholarship | £22,000 Stipends | Travel Costs
Scholarship eligibility requirements:
To be considered for the Imperial College London Shawki Saad Scholarship, you must:
- Be a sub-Saharan African student
- Hold a Bachelors degree
- Be applying to study a PhD at the Imperial College London
- Meet the requirements for a PhD degree at the college
Scholarship Application Guidelines:
To successfully submit an application for the scholarship, interested and qualified applicants should follow the steps outlined below;
- Click on the button below to visit the scholarship application page
- Visit the faculty’s research page to find and contact a supervisor.
- Apply through the institution’s online application portal.
- Online applications should only be submitted after a potential academic supervisor has expressed sufficient interest in your application.
- You shall be nominated for funding by your potential PhD supervisors by the same deadline.
Scholarship Benefits:
- The programme will fully cover the cost of overseas tuition fees for 3 years,
- Beneficiaries will also receive a maintenance stipend of £22,000 for for 3.5 years
- The travel costs (flight and visa) for the successful applicant will also be covered.
