Imperial College London proudly introduces the Shawki Saad PhD Scholarship 2024 for African Students program, an initiative aimed at supporting exceptional PhD students from sub-Saharan Africa. This program is fully funded and administered by the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.
Imperial College London’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering is thrilled to introduce the Shawki Saad PhD Scholarship, a unique opportunity for PhD study in various research areas.
The scholarship program encompasses the Imperial President’s Scholarships, Imperial CSC Scholarships, and the Department’s own scholarships, including the prestigious Shawki Saad PhD Scholarship.
Benefits of the Shawki Saad PhD Scholarship
The primary aim of the Shawki Saad PhD Scholarship is to identify and support the most outstanding PhD students, providing them with crucial financial support.
Eligibility Requirement for the Shawki Saad Ph.D Scholarship
The Shawki Saad PhD Scholarship is a fully funded program designed to support students ordinarily resident in sub-Saharan Africa.
This initiative aims to reduce barriers and create opportunities for talented individuals from the region to pursue advanced studies at one of the world’s leading academic institutions.
Therefore, Candidates outside these regions are not eligible to receive the award.
Documents Required for Application
Candidates must submit the following documents to ensure a complete application process:
- The Candidate’s both references: It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure their timely submission.
- Transcripts: Partial or complete transcripts of all undertaken or ongoing degrees.
- Personal statement/research plan: An overview of Applicant’s academic and research goals.
- CV-Resume: Highlighting their educational and professional achievements.
How to Apply
All Interested and qualified candidates can initiate the application process by visiting the official Imperial College website at www.imperial.ac.uk. The following steps guide applicants through the application process:
Step 1. Find a PhD Supervisor: Visit the research and academic staff pages on the Imperial College website to identify potential topics of interest and suitable supervisors. Directly contact preferred supervisors to discuss potential projects and funding options.
Step 2. Submit PhD Application for Admission: Applicants should submit their PhD applications for admission through the Registry online admissions systems by the specified deadlines for each scholarship round. It is essential to submit online applications only after receiving sufficient interest from a potential academic supervisor.
Step 3. Nomination for Funding: Candidates must be nominated for funding by their potential PhD supervisors. The final funding decisions are made by the esteemed PhD Awards Panel. Online applications are received and processed by the Department Research Office, where they are held until considered complete.
Selection Process
The PhD Awards Panel, co-chaired by the Directors of Research and Postgraduate Research, evaluates candidates based on academic achievements and research potential.
Factors considered include:
- Grades
- Cohort ranking
- Awards for achievement
- Publications
- Research experience (e.g., UROP), r
- References and;
- Post-graduation experience.
Application Deadlines
Imperial College London operates on a structured application timeline:
- Round 2: Deadline on 8th January 2024
- Round 3: Deadline on 4th March 2024
- Round 4: Deadline on 24th June 2024
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