Imperial College London (ICL) Jack Hirst Scholarship 2026

Imperial College London in the United Kingdom has announced applications for the 2026/27 ICL Jack Hirst Scholarship for overseas applicants. This scholarship is specifically targeted at outstanding Nigerian students who wish to pursue a postgraduate degree in Chemistry at Imperial College London.

The Imperial College London ICL Jack Hirst Scholarship covers full tuition fees at the Overseas rate and provides a stipend equivalent to the annual UKRI rate of £22,780. The scholarship is designed to support students who demonstrate academic excellence and a strong commitment to advancing the field of Chemistry.

The Jack Hirst Scholarship offers a transformative opportunity for exceptional Nigerian students and reflects Imperial College London’s commitment to supporting talented individuals from Nigeria in postgraduate education.

To be considered for the Imperial College London ICL Jack Hirst Scholarship, applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• Be a Nigerian national who is studying or researching in the field of Chemistry at a Nigerian academic institution at the time of application

Have received an offer for a place on a Chemistry Master’s course for 2026 entry at Imperial College London

The Imperial College London ICL Jack Hirst Scholarship provides the following benefits:

• Full tuition fees at the Overseas rate
• A £22,780 stipend equivalent to the annual UKRI rate

The scholarship fully supports the cost of postgraduate study for successful applicants.

Interested and qualified candidates should follow the steps below to apply for the Imperial College London ICL Jack Hirst Scholarship:

• First, apply for and secure admission to the Chemistry department at Imperial College London
• After receiving an offer, formally email the Chemistry Department at chemres@imperial.ac.uk to indicate interest in being considered for the Jack Hirst Scholarship before the application deadline

The application deadline for the Imperial College London ICL Jack Hirst Scholarship is May 22, 2026.