Imperial College London TEV UK Scholarships

Imperial College London, in partnership with TEV UK Turkish Education Foundation UK, is delighted to announce the TEV UK Scholarships for the academic year 2026/2027. This prestigious scholarship is designed to support academically outstanding students from Turkey who demonstrate financial need and wish to pursue full-time, one-year Master’s level programmes in eligible disciplines within the Faculty of Engineering, the Faculty of Natural Sciences, and the Faculty of Medicine at Imperial College London.

Imperial College London was founded in 1907 through the merger of the Royal College of Science, the Royal School of Mines, and the City and Guilds College. Located in London, it has grown into a world-leading university known for excellence in science, engineering, medicine, and business. Imperial is highly respected for its strong research culture, innovation, and global impact, consistently ranking among the top universities in the world.

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Background

The TEV UK–Imperial Scholarship was established through a collaboration between TEV UK Turkish Education Foundation UK and Imperial College London to support high-achieving Turkish students who face financial barriers to postgraduate education in the UK. The scholarship reflects a shared commitment to academic excellence, equal access to education, and the development of future leaders in science, engineering, and medicine.

Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for the TEV UK–Imperial Scholarship, applicants must:

• Hold a first degree equivalent to at least a good UK second-class honours degree

• Be ordinarily resident in and/or a citizen of Turkey

• Demonstrate clear financial need assessed by TEV UK

• Hold an offer of admission for a full-time, one-year eligible Master’s programme at Imperial College London by 4 March 2026

• Be available to start studies in Autumn 2026

• Apply only to eligible faculties and departments Imperial Business School courses are not eligible

Important: The scholarship is not available to continuing students and cannot be deferred.

Eligible & Ineligible Courses

Eligible Faculties & Departments

• Aeronautics

• Bioengineering

• Chemical Engineering

• Civil & Environmental Engineering

• Computing

• Design Engineering

• Electrical & Electronic Engineering

• Earth Science & Engineering

• Life Sciences

• Materials

• Mathematics

• Mechanical Engineering

• Physics

• Chemistry

• Centre for Environmental Policy

Not Eligible

• Imperial Business School courses

• Centre for Languages, Culture and Communication

• Pre-sessional English programmes

Benefits

The TEV UK–Imperial Scholarship is fully funded, offering extensive financial coverage:

• 100% tuition fee waiver

• Annual living stipend of £22,041

• Return economy-class flight from Turkey to the UK

• Visa application fee and Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) covered

• Financial peace of mind for the full duration of the Master’s programme

This level of support allows students to focus entirely on academics, research, and professional growth.

Application Process

The application process has two mandatory stages:

Stage 1: Apply to Imperial College London

• Apply for an eligible Master’s programme by 7 January 2026

• Secure an offer of admission by 4 March 2026

• Applications are submitted through Imperial’s standard postgraduate application system

• Some departments have earlier or fixed deadlines check carefully

Stage 2: Apply for the Scholarship

• Apply directly through the TEV website

• Scholarship deadline: Thursday, 5 March 2026

Important Dates

Application Deadline: 5 March 2026.

Conclusion

The TEV UK–Imperial Scholarship is an outstanding opportunity for Turkish students who aspire to study at a world-class institution without financial burden. With only two awards available, competition will be intense early preparation, strong academic credentials, and a well-documented financial need are key to success.

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