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Applications are now open for the fully funded Aston University Ferguson Scholarship 2025 for international students


The Aston University Ferguson Scholarship offers fully funded scholarships valued at £22,500 for exceptional students from Africa and India. Supported by the Allan and Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust, the scholarship aims to provide educational opportunities to those who may not have otherwise considered studying in the United Kingdom.
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Scholarship Benefits
- Full Tuition Coverage: Worth £22,500.
- Living Cost Contribution: An additional £6,000.
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for the Ferguson Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Course Admission:
- Hold a conditional or unconditional offer for one of the eligible courses at Aston University.
- Nationality:
- Must be a national of India or an African country.
- Academic Qualifications:
- Hold a 2:1 degree or its equivalent in a relevant subject.
- Personal Statement:
- Submit a strong personal statement with your course application.
- Self-Funding:
- Must be a self-funded student.
Eligible Postgraduate Courses
The scholarship is available for students enrolling in one of the following programs:
- MSc Pharmaceutical Sciences
- MSc Drug Delivery
- MSc Pharmacokinetics
- MSc Stem Cells & Regenerative Medicine
- MSc Biotechnology
- MSc Psychology (Conversion Program)
- MSc Health Psychology
- MSc Neuroscience for Drug Discovery
Guidelines for Application
To apply for the Ferguson Scholarship, follow these steps:
- Visit the course web page for your chosen program and Click the ‘APPLY NOW’ button to submit your course application.
- After submitting your course application, complete the scholarship web form available on the scholarship page. Make sure to include your 9-digit application number (beginning with 25…).
Announcement of Awards
- 31st July 2025
Additional Information
- Applicants will receive the scholarship decision via email in July 2025.
- For further inquiries, contact Bhavisha Koner at HLS_Exchange@aston.ac.uk.
Application Deadline: 30th June 2025