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ScholarshipImperial College London, Department of Materials

Imperial Materials Widening Participation Bursary (2027 entry)

Six £5,000 stipends for new Materials undergraduates at Imperial in 2027/2028 who meet the College's widening participation criteria, such as socio-economic background, school context or care experience. There is no separate form: eligible applicants are considered automatically during admissions.

By the Born to Engineer editorial team Checked

At a glance

Run by
Imperial College London, Department of Materials[1]
Who it’s for
Applicants to an undergraduate programme in the Department of Materials at Imperial who meet the College's criteria for Widening Participation, new entrants only[2]
Entry
Students apply themselves
Worth
A £5,000 stipend[3]
Cost
Not stated
Year groups
Year 13
Where
UK-wide (London)
Format
In person
Funding
Bursaries or funding available

Sources

4 sources

  1. Imperial College London

    Widening Participation Bursary – Department of Materials

    Meet the College's criteria for Widening Participation, which may include factors such as socio-economic background, school context, care experience, or other indicators of underrepresentation in higher education.

    Checked 24 October 2026

  2. Imperial College London

    Widening Participation Bursary – Department of Materials

    Are applying to an undergraduate programme in the Department of Materials at Imperial College London

    Checked 24 October 2026

  3. Imperial College London

    Widening Participation Bursary – Department of Materials

    Value £5,000 stipend Number of awards 6

    Checked 24 October 2026

  4. Imperial College London

    Widening Participation Bursary – Department of Materials

    Application deadline 31/01/2027

    Checked 24 October 2026

Details checked by the Born to Engineer editorial team. Always confirm dates on the provider’s site before applying.

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