Scholarships at Aston University

We are excited to announce that seven scholarships of £10,500 will be available to students from Africa and South America for the 2021/22 academic year. These scholarships are supported by the Allan and Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust which is dedicated to improving educational opportunities for students who would not otherwise be able to consider study in the UK.

Ferguson scholarships are available to students applying to on campus postgraduate taught programmes including : 

• MSc Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience

• MSc Drug Delivery

• MSc Pharmaceutical Sciences

• MSc Pharmacokinetics

• MSc Stem Cells & Regenerative Medicine

• MSc Regenerative Medicines Manufacturing

• MSc Biosciences for Industry

If successful, you will have to contribute approximately £8,800 towards your MSc tuition fees. Please note you will be required to provide evidence to the UKVI that you have this amount plus living costs.

Eligibility criteria

• Hold a conditional or unconditional offer for one of the above courses
• Be a national from an African or South American country
• Hold a 2:1 degree or equivalent in a relevant subject for the course you are applying for
• Be a self-funded student
• Provide a strong personal statement when submitting your course application.

*It is possible to submit an application to study a course at Aston University after this date, however the application will not be considered for this scholarship.