The Imperial College London (ICL) in the UK has called for applications for the 2026/27 Jack Hirst Scholarship for overseas applicants.
The ICL Jack Hirst Scholarship covers full tuition fees at the Overseas rate and a stipend equivalent to the annual UKRI rate (£22,780).
Imperial College London ICL Jack Hirst Scholarship Description Details
The Jack Hirst Scholarship offers a transformative opportunity for exceptional Nigerian students pursuing a postgraduate degree in Chemistry at Imperial College London.
This prestigious Imperial College London Scholarship award is designed to support talented individuals who demonstrate academic excellence and a strong commitment to advancing the field of Chemistry.
Eligibility Requirements for Imperial College London Scholarship 2026
To be considered for the Imperial College London Scholarship, Applicant must:
- Be a Nigerian national who is studying/researching in the field of Chemistry at a Nigerian academic institution at the time of application.
- Be currently studying or conducting research in Chemistry at a Nigerian academic institution at the time of your application.
- Have received an offer for a place on one of the eligible Chemistry Master’s courses at Imperial College London for 2026 entry.
- Not be a continuing student (i.e., you must be starting a new course in 2026).
To be considered, Applicant must email the Chemistry Department at chemres@imperial.ac.uk by 23:59 (UK local time) on 22 May 2026, stating that they would like to be considered for this scholarship.
Note, this scholarship is not available to continuing students.
Benefits of Imperial College London ICL Jack Hirst Scholarship
The Imperial College London ICL Jack Hirst Scholarship covers;
- Full tuition fees at the Overseas rate and a £22,780 stipend equivalent to the annual UKRI rate.
- Reputation for career success.
- Professional careers advice and guidance.
- Support for Entrepreneurs.
- Career head start.
Imperial College London ICL Jack Hirst Scholarship Course Specific Information
This scholarship applies to the following postgraduate Chemistry programmes:
- MRes in Advanced Molecular Synthesis.
- MRes in Biological and Physical Chemistry.
- MRes in Catalysis: Chemistry and Engineering.
- MRes in Chemical Biology and Bio-Entrepreneurship.
- MSc in Digital Chemistry.
- MRes in Drug Discovery and Development: Multidisciplinary Science for Next Generation Therapeutics.
- MRes in Green Chemistry, Energy and the Environment.
- MRes in Nanomaterials.
These courses offer a range of opportunities to explore cutting-edge research and innovation in chemistry and its applications.
How to Apply for Imperial College London ICL Jack Hirst Scholarship (Step by Step)
To apply for the Imperial College London ICL Jack Hirst Scholarship, interested and qualified candidates should use the green button below to submit their applications.
- First, apply for and secure admission to the Chemistry department at the Imperial Colege London.
- You will then need to formally email (chemres@imperial.ac.uk) the Chemistry Department to let them know they would like to be considered for this scholarship by the deadline.
Application Deadline for theImperial College London ICL Jack Hirst Scholarship: 22nd of May, 2026.
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