The LATAM Future Leader Award 2026 at Imperial College London provides financial support to outstanding students from Latin America who apply for eligible postgraduate programmes at Imperial College Business School. The award recognises academic excellence, leadership potential, and the ability to contribute to global business and society.
Imperial offers this scholarship to promote diversity and support talented individuals from Latin America in achieving world-class business education.
About the LATAM Future Leader Award
The LATAM Future Leader Award supports applicants who are residents of Latin American countries and apply for eligible Master’s programmes.
For the 2026/27 academic year, Imperial College London:
- Provides up to £20,000 towards tuition fees
- Applies to Overseas (international) students from Latin America
- Supports students enrolled in Imperial College Business School programmes
- Awards funding based on leadership potential and application strength
The scholarship specifically targets applicants from 21 Latin American countries (as defined by the United Nations).
Imperial automatically considers eligible applicants who receive an offer during early admission rounds.
Why Choose The LATAM Future Leader Award?
This scholarship allows Latin American students to study at a globally ranked UK business school while reducing financial pressure.
At Imperial College London, students benefit from:
- World-class education in business, finance, and analytics
- Strong global industry connections
- Exposure to international business environments
- Opportunities to develop leadership and innovation skills
The programme prepares students for careers in consulting, finance, entrepreneurship, and global leadership roles.
LATAM Future Leader Award Summary
- Host Country: United Kingdom
- Host University: Imperial College London
- Scholarship Name: LATAM Future Leader Award
- Study Level: Postgraduate (Master’s / MBA)
- Funding Type: Partial funding
- Award Value: Up to £20,000 tuition fee reduction
- Eligible Applicants: Students from Latin American countries
- Study Mode: Full-time
- Eligible School: Imperial College Business School
- Application Method: Automatic consideration after offer
- Selection Basis: Leadership potential, academic merit, application strength
Scholarship Benefits
The LATAM Future Leader Award provides:
- Up to £20,000 tuition fee support
- Reduced financial burden for postgraduate study
- Access to a globally ranked business school
- Networking opportunities with international peers
- Career advancement in global business sectors
- Recognition as a future leader from Latin America
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Be a resident of a Latin American country (as defined by the United Nations)
- Apply for an eligible Master’s or MBA programme at Imperial College Business School
- Demonstrate strong leadership potential or experience
- Show a strong academic and professional profile
- Perform well in the application and interview process
- Not a continuing student at Imperial College London
Eligible programmes include:
- Full-Time MBA
- MSc Finance
- MSc Business Analytics
- MSc Management (MiM)
- MSc Strategic Marketing
- MSc Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Management
- MSc Global Health Management (and more)
Required Documents
Applicants must prepare:
- Application for an eligible Master’s or MBA programme
- Academic transcripts and degree certificates
- CV highlighting leadership experience
- Personal statement
- Reference letters (as required)
- Interview performance (if applicable)
No separate scholarship application is required.
Application Process & Timeline
Follow these steps:
- Apply for an eligible Master’s programme at Imperial College London.
- Submit your application in the Admission Round 1 or Round 2 (recommended).
- Receive an offer of admission.
- Get automatically considered for the scholarship.
- The admissions team evaluates leadership, academic profile, and experience.
- Successful candidates are shortlisted and selected.
- Receive notification according to admission round timelines.
