Formula 1 Engineering Scholarship at Imperial College London, UK

Applications are now open for the Formula 1® Engineering Scholarship at Imperial College London. This fully funded undergraduate scholarship supports talented students in the field of Mechanical Engineering, with a focus on increasing diversity and encouraging careers in Formula 1® or the wider motorsports industry. The award covers full tuition fees (at the Home rate) plus a generous maintenance stipend of £16,275 per year for up to 4 years.

It is available exclusively to prospective Home (UK) fee-status students who are female and/or from underrepresented minority ethnic groups in the department. There is no application fee for the scholarship itself (though standard UCAS fees may apply for university admission). The deadline to apply is Tuesday, 31 March 2026 (11:59pm UK time). You can check out BS, MS, PhD and postdoc positions here.

Key Details:

• Degree Level: Undergraduate
• Host Country: United Kingdom
• Host Institution: Imperial College London
• Open to Nationalities: Home (UK) fee status only – not open to international students
• Funding Type: Fully funded (full tuition + living stipend)
• No Application Fee
• Application Deadline: 31 March 2026 (11:59pm UK time)

What This Scholarship Offers:

• Full coverage of tuition fees at the Home rate for the duration of the degree (up to 4 years, excluding repeat years).
• An annual maintenance stipend of £16,275 to help cover living expenses, accommodation, and other costs.
• The opportunity to study in a world-leading Mechanical Engineering department with strong links to industry, including motorsports.
• Enhanced career prospects in Formula 1® and motorsports through demonstrated motivation and Imperial’s networks.

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Eligibility Criteria

• Be female and/or belong to an underrepresented minority ethnicity in the Department of Mechanical Engineering (see list below for qualifying ethnic groups).
• Hold Home (UK) tuition fee status.
• Have received an offer (conditional or unconditional) from Imperial College London for a full-time undergraduate course in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, starting in 2026/27.
• Demonstrate exceptional academic merit and/or potential.
• Show strong motivation and interest in pursuing a career in Formula 1® or the broader motorsports industry.

Underrepresented Ethnic Groups (as defined by the College):

• Mixed / Multiple ethnic groups: White and Black Caribbean
• Mixed / Multiple ethnic groups: White and Black African
• Mixed / Multiple ethnic groups: White and Asian
• Mixed / Multiple ethnic groups: Any other Mixed / Multiple ethnic background
• Asian / Asian British: Indian
• Asian / Asian British: Bangladeshi
• Asian / Asian British: Pakistani
• Asian / Asian British: Chinese
• Asian / Asian British: Any other Asian background
• Black / Black British / Caribbean / African: Caribbean
• Black / Black British / Caribbean / African: African
• Black / African / Caribbean / Black British: Any other Black / African / Caribbean background
• Other ethnic group: Arab

Note: Not available to current/continuing students.

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How to Apply

1. Secure an offer of admission from Imperial College London for a full-time undergraduate course in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, starting in 2026/27 (apply via UCAS and meet the offer conditions by the scholarship deadline).
2. Complete and submit the official scholarship application form by 11:59pm (UK time) on Tuesday, 31 March 2026.
3. The Department of Mechanical Engineering will review and rank eligible applications based on academic merit, potential, and motorsports motivation.

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