Imperial College London - Rolls Royce Engineering Scholarship

Benefit

You will receive about 9,280 EUR per year (£8,000) as a cash grant, which will be paid out for up to 4 years whilst you are studying engineering at Imperial College London. Over the course of your studies, this amounts to around 37,000 EUR (£32,000). The money is awarded in addition to your student finance, and you are free to spend it as you wish. Only 2 of these scholarships are awarded each year; they are funded by Imperial College London in partnership with Rolls-Royce.

Eligibility

• Study level: You are starting your first year of a full-time Bachelor’s degree programme. Students who are already enrolled on this programme are not eligible to apply.
• University and subject: You have been offered a place on a Bachelor’s degree programme in engineering at Imperial College London. All ten engineering disciplines are included, including aeronautical engineering, bioengineering, chemical engineering, civil engineering, computer science, design, earth sciences, electrical and electronic engineering, materials science and mechanical engineering.
• Fee status: Your status is ‘Home’, which means you pay UK tuition fees rather than international tuition fees.
• Financial need: Your household income is less than £70,000 per year. This takes into account your income and that of your parents or partner, as confirmed by Student Finance England or an equivalent body.
• Nationality: Applicants of any nationality may apply, provided they meet the eligibility criteria for the ‘Home’ fee band and the income requirements.

How to apply

There is no separate application form. You apply via UCAS for an engineering degree programme and will be offered a place. You must also apply to Student Finance England for a means test so that your household income can be verified by the college. Both must be completed by 30 May. The means test can take up to 8 weeks, so make sure you start the process well in advance. The departments rank applicants based on their predicted A-level results and the UCAS form, and the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering makes the final decision.

How realistic are your chances?

Only 2 scholarships are awarded each year, so competition is fierce, but the eligibility criteria are quite strict: You need to have been admitted to the Engineering degree programme at Imperial College, have ‘home fee-payer’ status, and a household income below £70,000.. This leaves only a specific group of applicants. If you clearly meet these criteria, can demonstrate good predicted grades and have your means test confirmed in good time, your prospects are good.