Imperial's international scholars shared their inspiring stories at a special event to celebrate their successes.
More than 100 scholars from around the world joined the funders and donors who have helped support their journeys.
Imperial supports scholars from more than 41 countries including; Colombia, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Nigeria, Singapore, Turkey, USA and many more.
Professor Hugh Brady, President of Imperial, thanked the funders, partners and Embassy representatives present for their "vision, belief in internationalisation, partnership and willingness to sponsor these fantastic scholars. You really are making an investment for the future."
President Brady also urged the scholars to immerse themselves in their disciplines but equally gain exposure to other disciplines as "the grand challenges facing the planet will only be solved by multidisciplinary work and convergence science."
Star Scholars
Aman El Masri, MSc in Future Power Networks, is a Lebanese scholar supported by the CMA CGM Excellence Fund.
Aman said: "I chose Imperial because of its strong reputation in engineering and its emphasis on research and innovation. The university offers an excellent environment for learning and collaboration, particularly in power engineering, which is my passion. I was especially drawn to the work conducted by the Control and Power Group, as it aligns perfectly with my interests.
"My experience at Imperial has been incredible. The academic challenges have pushed me to grow, and I've had the opportunity to work on exciting projects that align with my interests. The diverse and inspiring community has also enriched my journey. Imperial has provided a platform for me to develop both academically and personally, and I'm making the most of every opportunity to excel."
Maazu Bayuoni, MSc Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Management, is a Chevening Scholar from Ghana.
Maazu said: "I grew up in Tumu, a farming community in Ghana's poorest region, where access to higher education is a huge challenge and only two to three per cent of students make it to university. But thanks to the generosity of the Chevening Scholarship and Imperial, I am not only a first-generation postgraduate student - I am also halfway through my master's programme, feeling more confident than ever about the future.
"I chose Imperial College Business School because of its commitment to shaping bold, "intelligent business" leaders. The diverse cohort and hands-on approach have been transformative and I'm currently exploring the intersection of technology and business development to attract investment and scale my work to address Africa's youth unemployment crisis."
Rose Yoswaris, MSc in Climate Change, Management and Finance at Imperial College Business School, is a British Council Women in STEM Scholar from Thailand.
Rose said: "Coming to Imperial was my first time studying abroad. On my first day, I was incredibly excited to meet new people, and it felt surreal to be at one of the top universities in the world. I am deeply grateful to the ASEAN-UK SAGE Women in STEM Scholarship for making this incredible experience possible.
"My goal is to pursue a career that contributes to Thailand's green transition. At Imperial, I have had the privilege of learning from professors and lecturers who are deeply passionate about tackling climate change. Through group projects, I have also gained valuable industry insights and had the opportunity to apply my knowledge to real-world challenges."
Scholarship support
Imperial has many scholarship programmes to support students from a wide range of countries and backgrounds.
Imperial has recently launched several new scholarships including;
- India Future Leaders Scholarship (India)
Last year Imperial launched the Future Leaders Scholarship to support 30 talented MSc students from India to study at Imperial.
- Imperial – British Council GREAT Masters scholarship (Ghana, Greece, Malaysia, Mexico)
Four new partial scholarships in key markets co-funded by the British Council that benefit from advertising and promotion by the British Council linked to the UK International Education Strategy and GREAT Britain campaign.
- Higher Education Scholarships for Palestinians
Two fully funded PhD scholars for Palestinian students over the next two years, in partnership with the British Council.
- ASEAN-UK SAGE: Women in STEM Scholarships (Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, The Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste)
In partnership with the British Council, the scholarship offers six full scholarships for female students from the countries listed above, for a one-year master's programme.
- CMA CGM Excellence fund for Education
Imperial has launched a new scholarship programme for Lebanese Master's students, supported by the French shipping and logistics company, CMA CGM Group, which will help fund 18 Master's scholars from Lebanon over the next three years.
