Scholarship Overview
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Overview
The Department of Aeronautics at Imperial College London offers two full-tuition scholarships for students commencing MSc study in the 2027/2028 academic year. This award covers complete tuition costs regardless of fee status (home or overseas), making it particularly valuable for international applicants from Africa and the SADC region who face significantly higher tuition rates.
Imperial College London ranks consistently among the world’s top ten universities and leads globally in engineering and aerospace research. The Department of Aeronautics maintains partnerships with major aerospace employers including Airbus, Rolls-Royce, and the European Space Agency, providing graduates with exceptional career pathways.
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What the Scholarship Covers
- Full tuition fees for the entire MSc programme duration
- Coverage applies to both home (UK) and overseas fee statuses
- Available for full-time or part-time study modes
The scholarship does not specify additional allowances for living costs, travel, or accommodation. Applicants from Zimbabwe and SADC countries should budget approximately £15,000–£20,000 annually for London living expenses and seek supplementary funding through sources such as the Chevening Scholarship or Commonwealth Scholarships.
Eligible MSc Programmes
Applicants must apply to one of these three specific programmes:
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- MSc Advanced Aeronautical Engineering
- MSc Advanced Computational Methods for Aeronautics, Flow Management and Fluid-Structure Interaction
- MSc Composites: The Science, Technology and Engineering Application of Advanced Composites
All programmes combine theoretical foundations with practical laboratory work and industry-linked projects. The Advanced Computational Methods programme particularly suits candidates with strong mathematics and programming backgrounds—skills increasingly transferable to African aerospace and renewable energy sectors.
Eligibility Requirements
- Prospective students applying for 2027/2028 entry
- New entrants only—current Imperial students are ineligible
- Must submit a complete MSc application by 1 March 2027
- Open to all nationalities and academic backgrounds
- Available for full-time or part-time study
The scholarship explicitly encourages applications from groups traditionally underrepresented in aerospace and engineering. This includes women, candidates from developing countries, and those from non-traditional academic pathways.
Application Process
No separate scholarship application is required. The process operates as follows:
- Submit a complete application to your chosen eligible MSc programme through Imperial’s online admissions system
- Ensure all supporting documents (transcripts, references, personal statement) are uploaded by the deadline
- Pay any required application fee
- Receive automatic consideration for the scholarship
- Await notification of scholarship outcome alongside or following your admissions decision
For detailed programme application instructions, visit the Department of Aeronautics postgraduate scholarships page.
Key Dates
| Application deadline | 1 March 2027 |
| Academic year | 2027/2028 |
| Number of awards | 2 |
Contact Information
Email: aero.msc-admissions@imperial.ac.uk
Applicants are encouraged to contact the department with specific questions about programme content, entry requirements, or technical issues with applications.
Strategic Advice for African Applicants
Candidates from Zimbabwe and SADC countries should consider these practical steps:
- Academic equivalency: Verify your undergraduate degree meets Imperial’s 2:1 honours standard (approximately upper second class). Contact the admissions team early if your grading system differs.
- English language: Prepare for IELTS (typically 6.5 overall, minimum 6.0 in all elements) or equivalent tests. Test centres exist in Harare, Lusaka, and Johannesburg.
- References: Secure academic referees who can specifically address your research potential and technical capabilities.
- Statement purpose: Articulate how your skills will contribute to African aerospace development—this strengthens both admission and scholarship consideration.
- Backup funding: Apply concurrently to Chevening, Commonwealth, and home-country scholarship programmes given the competitive nature of two awards.
Related Opportunities
Imperial College offers additional funding through the College-wide scholarship search. African applicants should also explore the President’s PhD Scholarships for future doctoral study.
Official scholarship page: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/scholarships-search/department-of-aeronautics-msc-scholarship-20272028.php?utm_source=ScholarsWorld
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