Overview

The J.P. Morgan Scholarship in Quantitative Finance for the 2026/27 academic year is a prestigious funding opportunity available to full-time postgraduate students enrolling in the MSc in Mathematics and Finance at Imperial College London.

Sponsored by JPMorgan Chase & Co., this scholarship aims to support academically outstanding students with strong potential in quantitative finance, particularly those from underrepresented or disadvantaged backgrounds. The programme reflects J.P. Morgan’s commitment to promoting diversity, inclusion, and access to advanced financial education.

The scholarship provides substantial financial support toward tuition and related academic expenses

Responsibilities

Selected scholars are expected to:

• Enroll as full-time students in the MSc in Mathematics and Finance at Imperial College London for the 2026/27 academic year.

• Maintain high academic performance throughout the duration of the programme.

• Demonstrate professionalism and integrity in line with academic and scholarship standards.

• Act as ambassadors of excellence within the academic community.

Requirements

To be eligible for the J.P. Morgan Scholarship, applicants must:

• Be admitted as full-time postgraduate students to the MSc in Mathematics and Finance at Imperial College London.

• Demonstrate exceptional academic merit and/or strong academic potential.

• Meet at least one of the following criteria:

  • Be financially disadvantaged.

  • Belong to an underrepresented minority ethnic group.

  • Be female.

  • Have a disability as defined under Section 6 of the UK Equality Act 2010.

Eligible Fields of Study

• Finance

• Mathematics

Degree Level

• Master’s Degree

Gender

• Open to both men and women (with particular encouragement for eligible underrepresented groups).

Scholarship Benefits

• Total award value: £45,100.

• The scholarship will primarily cover tuition fees.

• Any remaining balance may be used to support maintenance and ancillary academic costs.

How to Apply

Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria and wish to apply must submit:

• A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).

• A one-page personal statement outlining academic merit and explaining eligibility under one or more of the specified criteria.

Applications should be sent via email to:
📧 mathsmsc.administrator@imperial.ac.uk

Application Deadline: 30 May 2026