The Bioengineering Master’s Widening Participation Scholarship at Imperial College London is a funded opportunity designed to support UK-domiciled students from widening participation backgrounds pursuing postgraduate study in Bioengineering for the 2026–27 academic year.
Bioengineering Master’s Widening Participation Scholarship 2026–27
The scholarship provides financial support through a tuition fee top-up and stipend at the UKRI rate, helping students whose government Master’s Loan does not fully cover tuition costs.
Scholarship Overview
University: Imperial College London
Department: Bioengineering
Degree Level: Postgraduate taught / Master’s research (MSc & MRes)
Academic Year: 2026/2027
Mode of Study: Full-time
Tuition Fee Status: Home students only
Number of Awards: 3 scholarships
Funding Value:
Tuition fee top-up (if Master’s Loan does not fully cover fees)
Stipend paid at UKRI rate
Application Deadline: 31 March 2026
Contact Email: be.pgadmissions@imperial.ac.uk
Eligible Courses
Applicants must hold an offer for one of the following full-time programmes:
MSc Biomedical Engineering
MSc Engineering for Biomedicine
MSc Human and Biological Robotics
MRes Bioengineering
MRes Neurotechnology
MRes Cancer Technology
MRes Medical Device Design and Entrepreneurship
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered, applicants must:
Hold an offer of admission to an eligible Bioengineering Master’s course for Autumn 2026.
Be a UK-domiciled student (England, Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland) with Home fee status.
Not previously completed a Master’s degree, integrated Master’s, or PhD at any institution.
Have received a maintenance grant or higher-rate maintenance loan during undergraduate study.
Be eligible for a UK Government Master’s student loan.
Be a new applicant (continuing students are not eligible).
Scholarship Benefits
Covers funding gaps where the UK Master’s Loan does not fully pay tuition fees.
Provides a living stipend at UKRI funding rate.
Supports students from widening participation backgrounds.
Funding applies only to the 2026/27 intake and cannot be deferred.
Application Process
Follow these steps carefully:
Apply online for one eligible Bioengineering MSc or MRes programme.
Create an account and submit your course application through Imperial’s admissions portal.
Receive an offer of admission by 25 March 2026.
Firmly accept your offer before the scholarship deadline.
Complete and submit the Scholarship Application Form by 31 March 2026.
Selection Timeline
Shortlisting Interviews: Week commencing 20 April 2026.
Final Results Notification: By 1 May 2026 (via email).
If you do not hear by 20 April 2026, your application is considered unsuccessful.
Important Notes
Scholarship cannot be deferred or transferred to another intake.
Award is subject to acceptance of scholarship Terms and Conditions.
Financial documents or eligibility verification may be required.
Contact Details
For queries or application support:
Email: be.pgadmissions@imperial.ac.uk
This scholarship is an excellent opportunity for UK students interested in advanced bioengineering research and innovation, offering both tuition support and living expenses funding at a nationally recognized UKRI rate.
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