Imperial College London is excited to announce the Energy Futures Lab Widening Participation Scholarship for the academic year 2025/2026. This prestigious scholarship, offered by Energy Futures Lab, Imperial College London, is designed to support access to the MSc Sustainable Energy Futures (H9A1) programme for UK students from underrepresented and disadvantaged backgrounds.
Imperial College London was founded in 1907, bringing together the Royal College of Science, the Royal School of Mines, and the City and Guilds College. Located in the heart of London, it quickly grew into one of the world’s leading universities, known for excellence in science, engineering, medicine, and business. With a strong focus on research, innovation, and real-world impact, Imperial has played a key role in many scientific breakthroughs and continues to shape the future through education and discovery.
Table of Briefs
| Scholarship Feature | Details |
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| Name | Energy Futures Lab Widening Participation Scholarship |
| Institution | Imperial College London |
| Course | MSc Sustainable Energy Futures (Course code: H9A1) |
| Degree Level | Postgraduate Taught |
| Scholarship Value | Full tuition fee + bursary up to £9,000 |
| Eligibility | Must meet at least one widening participation criterion (see below) |
| Available to | Prospective full-time Home (UK) students |
| Departments | Mechanical Engineering |
| Application Deadline | 1 June 2025 |
| Number of Awards | 1 |
| Contact | mscinsef@imperial.ac.uk |
| Start Date | Academic Year 2025/2026 |
Background
The Energy Futures Lab Widening Participation Scholarship is part of Imperial College London’s wider mission to promote equity, diversity, and inclusion in higher education especially in STEM fields that are critical to the future of society, like sustainable energy.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify, applicants must meet at least one of the following criteria (note: priority may be given to those who meet multiple):
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Care Experience: Spent 3+ months in public care since age 11, under 25 at course start.
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Low-Income Background: Received maintenance grant/higher maintenance loan in undergrad.
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Deprived UK Area: Based on ACORN/LPN postcode data before attending university.
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Disability Support: Received Disabled Student Allowance or equivalent support during undergrad.
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Refugee or Asylum Status: Or a dependent of someone granted humanitarian protection.
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Black Heritage: Identify as Black British, African, Caribbean, or mixed heritage with African/Caribbean origin.
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Carers: Provide unpaid care for family/friends with health or substance-related needs.
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Estranged from Family: No support from family, under 25, and independent for financial aid purposes.
Benefits
This scholarship includes:
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Full coverage of home tuition fees for the MSc Sustainable Energy Futures course.
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A bursary of up to £9,000 to help cover living costs during the year of study.
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When combined with UK postgraduate loans, this funding is designed to enable students to undertake the program without financial strain.
Application Process
Follow these steps to apply:
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Apply for Admission
Submit an online application for the MSc Sustainable Energy Futures (H9A1) course via Imperial College London’s postgraduate admissions portal. -
Receive a College ID Number
You will need this number for your scholarship application. -
Receive an Offer of Admission
Only students who receive an offer can apply for the scholarship. -
Submit a Scholarship Statement
Email a personal statement to mscinsef@imperial.ac.uk outlining how you meet the eligibility criteria. -
Deadline
Ensure your scholarship statement is submitted by 1 June 2025. -
Interview Process
Shortlisted candidates may be invited for a virtual interview via MS Teams. -
Final Decision
Applicants will be notified by end of July 2025.
Important Dates
Application Deadline: 1 June 2025.
Conclusion
The Energy Futures Lab Widening Participation Scholarship is more than just financial aid it’s a gateway to world-class education, professional growth, and impactful change in the field of sustainable energy. If you’re passionate about creating a better energy future and come from an underrepresented background, this could be your chance to shine at one of the UK’s top universities.