International Scholarships

Your September 2024 scholarship starts here... 

For September 2024 we are offering students an automatic scholarship at gold (£5,000 in the first year of study) and silver (£2,000 in the first year of study). There is no need to submit a separate application for this discount, it will appear as a fee reduction when you enrol onto your course.

Tier 1 (Gold Award)

• ABB or equivalent entry grade point
• £5,000 tuition fee discount in the first year of study

Tier 2 (Silver Award)

• BBB or equivalent entry grade point
• £2,000 tuition fee discount in the first year of study

Your personalised Aston September 2024 award starts here…

Aston Award - for MSc and MA degrees

For September 2024, you could benefit from a personalised Aston award worth up to £10,000.

How does the award work?

The £10,000 Aston award combines an Automatic Early Acceptance discount of £3,000 plus one Aston Award scholarship (highest eligible value) worth up to £7,000. 

Discounts

Automatic Early Acceptance Discount - £3,000

The sooner you confirm your decision to choose Aston University by accepting your place, the more we can support you, and ensure that your arrival on campus is as smooth as possible.

To help you make this important decision so that you have time to prepare for your Aston journey, we are offering all students an automatic £3,000 discount if you accept your place and pay your deposit by the deadline stated in your offer letter. There is no need to submit a separate application for this discount, it will appear as a fee reduction when you enrol onto your course.

Please note: the £3,000 Early Acceptance Discount is available for a limited time only and cannot be granted if the student has requested and been granted an extension to accept the offer. Once the maximum number of £3,000 Early Acceptance Discounts have been allocated this incentive will no longer be available. We will update this webpage to confirm when the scheme will expire. 

Terms and conditions

Please note - applicants for the Postgraduate Diploma for Overseas Pharmacists (OSPAP) PgDip/MSc are excluded from this discount.

Aston Award Scholarships 

Automatic Merit Scholarship - £3,000

We aim to attract the brightest and best students to our practical, industry relevant degrees. If you achieve the equivalent of a UK upper second class (2:1) degree, you will automatically receive a £3,000 scholarship. There is no need to submit a separate application, your eligibility will be assessed by our admissions team when your application is reviewed.

If you also accept your place and pay your deposit before your deadline you can also claim your automatic £3,000 Early Acceptance Discount bringing the total fee reduction to £6,000.

This scholarship is available to all international students. Eligibility criteria for certain countries is listed in the table below. If your country is not listed, please contact us at international@aston.ac.uk or find contact details for your regional team to request the eligibility criteria for your country.

Please note - applicants for the Postgraduate Diploma for Overseas Pharmacists (OSPAP) PgDip/MSc are excluded from this scholarship.

Country	Academic Requirement, Degree classification, GPA
Algeria	Licence / Diplôme CGPA of 14 out of 20 or higher
Bangladesh	Bachelor degree from -BRAC University -Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology -Dhaka University -North South University -Independent University, Bangladesh" with CGPA of 3.0 or higher other Universities with CGPA of 3.2 or higher
China	70% overall or higher from Project 211/985 universities;  75% overall from non-211/985 universities.
England	UK degree 2:1
France	10 out of 20 for Grande École; 12 out of 20 for other universities
Ghana	CGPA 3.5 out of 5 or 60%; or B or higher
India	Depending on the University tier: Tier 1: 60% OR 2.4 out of 4 OR 4.8 out of 8 or higher Tier 2: 70% OR 2.8 out of 4 OR 5.6 out of 8 or higher Tier 3: 75% OR 3 out of 4 OR 6 out of 8 or higher
Iran, Islamic Republic of	15 out of 20 overall from Kar-Shenasi / Licence (Bachelors degree)
Kenya	CGPA of 3.5 out of 5 or 70% overall or higher
Kuwait	CGPA of 3.3 out of 4 or higher or B+
Nepal	CGPA of 3 out of 4 or higher from - Kathmandu University  - Pokhara University - Tribhuvan University CGPA of 3.2 out of 4 or higher from other Universities
Nigeria	CGPA of 3.5 out of 5 or 60% overal or higher
Pakistan	60-80%;2.8 - 3.4 - depending on the University
Saudi Arabia	4 year bachelor degree with GPA of 2.7 out of 4 or 3.6 out of 5 or higher
Sri Lanka	CGPA 3.2 out of 4 or higher
Taiwan	CGPA of 70 - 85% depending on the University
Thailand	CGPA of 2.8 - 3.2 or higher depending on the University
United Arab Emirates	CGPA of 3.2 out of 4; B+; 85% or higher
United States of America	CGPA of 3.2 out of 4 or higher
Vietnam (Viet Nam)	overall of 70% or higher; 7.5 out of 10 or higher

 

Automatic Healthcare Innovation Scholarship - £4,000

Aston University is at the forefront of healthcare innovation and committed to transforming the delivery of care to patients worldwide and improving patient outcomes.

We are offering automatic scholarships of £4,000 to students wishing to study on one of the following courses:

• MRES Biosciences
• MSc Neuroscience for Drug Discovery
• MRES Neuropharmacology
• MSc Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine

If you also accept your place and pay your deposit before your deadline you can also claim your automatic £3,000 Early Acceptance Discount, bringing the total fee reduction to £7,000. If you are eligible for the Automatic Merit Scholarship you will instead be awarded the Healthcare Innovation Scholarship as it is the higher value award.

Automatic Revolutionary Technologies Scholarship - £5,000

Emerging technologies such as autonomous vehicles, robotics, and smart manufacturing are rapidly changing the world around us. From the way we travel to the way we work, these technologies have the potential to transform our lives.

We are offering automatic scholarships of £5,000 to students wishing to study on one of the following courses:

• MSc Future Vehicle Technologies
• MSc Robotics and Autonomous Systems
• MSc Smart Manufacturing

If you also accept your place and pay your deposit before your deadline you can also claim your automatic £3,000 Early Acceptance Discount, bringing the total fee reduction to £8,000. If you are eligible for the Automatic Merit Scholarship you will be awarded the Revolutionary Technologies Scholarship as it is the higher value award.

Automatic Global Solutions Scholarship - £5,000

As the world becomes increasingly interconnected and interdependent, the need for effective global solutions to pressing challenges becomes more evident. Crisis management, Cyber Security, business development, and sustainable operations are four key areas where global cooperation and innovation are crucial.
We are offering automatic scholarships of £5,000 to students wishing to study on one of the following courses:

• MSc Business Enterprise Development
• MSc Cyber Security Management
• MSc Sustainable Business Operations

If you also accept your place and pay your deposit before your deadline you can also claim your £3,000 Early Acceptance Discount, bringing the total fee reduction to £8,000. If you are eligible for the Automatic Merit Scholarship you will be awarded the Global Solutions Scholarship as it is the higher value award.

Sir Adrian Cadbury Chancellor’s Scholarship - £7,000

Applications for the Sir Adrian Cadbury Chancellor's Scholarship are now open. 

Sir Adrian Cadbury, was a corporate governance pioneer and a champion of education and community engagement, serving as chancellor of Aston University. His commitment to integrity, ethical business practices, and social responsibility permeated his work and left an indelible mark on the corporate landscape.

This scholarship recognises Sir Adrian’s values and contributions. As a Civic University we are looking for students who are committed to making a difference, who will take the learning and experience gained on their degree to make a positive impact in their communities internationally.

The Sir Adrian Cadbury Chancellor’s Scholarship comprises of a £7,000 fee reduction and exclusive opportunities for networking and self-development, including opportunities to meet VIP business leaders, attend exclusive events with the Vice-Chancellor Professor Aleks Subic and attend games at Aston Villa FC.

To be considered for this scholarship you must submit an application in the form of a one minute video, introducing yourself, and explaining why you should be considered for the scholarship.

If you also accept your place and pay your deposit before your deadline you can also claim your £3,000 Early Acceptance Discount, bringing the total fee reduction to £10,000. If you are eligible for any of our automatic scholarships you will instead be awarded this scholarship as it is the higher value award.

Please note - applicants for the Postgraduate Diploma for Overseas Pharmacists (OSPAP) PgDip/MSc are excluded from this scholarship.
 

Application method
Offer holders will receive an individual scholarship application link by email starting from 14 February 2024

Closing date   
31 March 2024 23:59 (UK Time)

Result release date
No later than the week commencing on the 15 April 2024

Aston MBA Award

For September 2024, you could benefit from a personalised Aston award worth up to £15,000.

How does the award work?

The £15,000 Aston MBA award combines an Automatic Early Acceptance discount of £3,000 plus one Aston MBA scholarship (highest eligible value) worth up to £12,000. 

Discount

Automatic Early Acceptance Discount - £3,000

The sooner you confirm your decision to choose Aston University by accepting your place, the more we can support you, and ensure that your arrival on campus is as smooth as possible.

To help you make this important decision so that you have time to prepare for your Aston journey, we are offering all students an automatic £3,000 discount if you accept your place and pay your deposit by the deadline stated in your offer letter. There is no need to submit a separate application for this discount, it will appear as a fee reduction when you enroll onto your course.

Terms and conditions

Aston MBA Scholarships

MBA Scholarships - up to £12,000

We offer a range of MBA scholarships at gold and silver level which recognise students' academic, professional and personal experience.

Find out more and apply

Other Aston Scholarships  

Aston Enterprise Scholarship - up to 100% full fee 

The Aston Enterprise Scholarship awards one full (100%) and two partial (40%) scholarships for students looking to start their own business when they graduate.

Find out more and apply

British Council Women in STEM Scholarship 

The British Council has established programmes to support Women and Girls in STEM around the world, designed with a lifecycle approach in mind, from inspiring young girls to stay in STEM to supporting women working in STEM fields reach positions of leadership and network with their peers in their region and the UK.

This year, supported by the British Council, Aston University is delighted to announce 5 fully funded scholarships for female students from Brazil, interested in pursuing master’s studies in the fields of:

Mechanical Engineering 
Future Vehicle Technologies 
Robotics and Autonomous Systems 
Smart Manufacturing 

Click here to find out more 

Gain more than a Masters - Gain a professional management qualification for free

Although not strictly a scholarship, we are offering students who choose to join Aston University on a taught Master’s degree in September 2024 the opportunity to gain an additional professional management qualification for free.

You can study the Chartered Management Institute Level 7 Award in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice from June to September 2024. This is a prestigious professional qualification awarded by the chartered body for management and leadership in the UK, and taught by Aston Business School’s top academics.

Teaching will take place online, and you will have the flexibility to study in your own time.

Find out more

Your personalised Aston January 2025 award starts here…

Aston Award - for MSc and MA degrees

For January 2025, you could benefit from a personalised Aston award worth up to £10,000*.

How does the award work?

The £10,000 Aston award combines an Automatic Early Acceptance discount of up to £3,000 plus one Aston Award scholarship (highest eligible value) worth up to £7,000. 

Discounts

Automatic Early Acceptance Discount - up to £3,000

The sooner you confirm your decision to choose Aston University by accepting your place, the more we can support you, and ensure that your arrival on campus is as smooth as possible.

International students who receive an offer to study with us in January 2025 are eligible for an automatic discount of up to £3,000. No additional application is necessary; the discount will be applied when you enrol. 

Key Information: 

• £3,000 fee discount: Accept your place and pay your deposit by 20th September 2024 
• £1,500 fee discount: Accept your place and pay your deposit by 20th October 2024
• £500 fee discount: Accept your place and pay your deposit by 20th November 2024 

This offer is time-sensitive. For the maximum £3,000 discount, we encourage you to apply early for January 2025 courses. Don't miss out on this opportunity to save on your tuition and secure your place at Aston University.

Please note: the maximum £3,000 Early Acceptance Discount is available for a limited time only and cannot be granted if the student has requested and been granted an extension to accept the offer. Once the date passes, the amount available reduces until the 20th November when the scheme expires.  

Aston Award Scholarships 

Automatic Merit Scholarship - £3,000

We aim to attract the brightest and best students to our practical, industry relevant degrees. If you achieve the equivalent of a UK upper second class (2:1) degree, you will automatically receive a £3,000 scholarship. There is no need to submit a separate application, your eligibility will be assessed by our admissions team when your application is reviewed.

If you also accept your place and pay your deposit before the deadline, you can also claim your automatic up to £3,000 Early Acceptance Discount bringing the total possible fee reduction to £6,000.

This scholarship is available to all international students. Eligibility criteria for certain countries is listed in the table below. If your country is not listed, please contact us at international@aston.ac.uk or find contact details for your regional team to request the eligibility criteria for your country.

Country	Academic Requirement, Degree classification, GPA
Algeria	Licence / Diplôme CGPA of 14 out of 20 or higher
Bangladesh	Bachelor degree from -BRAC University -Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology -Dhaka University -North South University -Independent University, Bangladesh" with CGPA of 3.0 or higher other Universities with CGPA of 3.2 or higher
China	70% overall or higher from Project 211/985 universities;  75% overall from non-211/985 universities.
England	UK degree 2:1
France	10 out of 20 for Grande École; 12 out of 20 for other universities
Ghana	CGPA 3.5 out of 5 or 60%; or B or higher
India	Depending on the University tier: Tier 1: 60% OR 2.4 out of 4 OR 4.8 out of 8 or higher Tier 2: 70% OR 2.8 out of 4 OR 5.6 out of 8 or higher Tier 3: 75% OR 3 out of 4 OR 6 out of 8 or higher
Iran, Islamic Republic of	15 out of 20 overall from Kar-Shenasi / Licence (Bachelors degree)
Kenya	CGPA of 3.5 out of 5 or 70% overall or higher
Kuwait	CGPA of 3.3 out of 4 or higher or B+
Nepal	CGPA of 3 out of 4 or higher from - Kathmandu University  - Pokhara University - Tribhuvan University CGPA of 3.2 out of 4 or higher from other Universities
Nigeria	CGPA of 3.5 out of 5 or 60% overal or higher
Pakistan	60-80%;2.8 - 3.4 - depending on the University
Saudi Arabia	4 year bachelor degree with GPA of 2.7 out of 4 or 3.6 out of 5 or higher
Sri Lanka	CGPA 3.2 out of 4 or higher
Taiwan	CGPA of 70 - 85% depending on the University
Thailand	CGPA of 2.8 - 3.2 or higher depending on the University
United Arab Emirates	CGPA of 3.2 out of 4; B+; 85% or higher
United States of America	CGPA of 3.2 out of 4 or higher
Vietnam (Viet Nam)	overall of 70% or higher; 7.5 out of 10 or higher

Sir Adrian Cadbury Chancellor’s Scholarship - £7,000

Applications for the Sir Adrian Cadbury Chancellor's Scholarship are now open. 

Sir Adrian Cadbury, was a corporate governance pioneer and a champion of education and community engagement, serving as chancellor of Aston University. His commitment to integrity, ethical business practices, and social responsibility permeated his work and left an indelible mark on the corporate landscape.

This scholarship recognises Sir Adrian’s values and contributions. As a Civic University we are looking for students who are committed to making a difference, who will take the learning and experience gained on their degree to make a positive impact in their communities internationally.

The Sir Adrian Cadbury Chancellor’s Scholarship comprises of a £7,000 fee reduction and exclusive opportunities for networking and self-development, including opportunities to meet VIP business leaders, attend exclusive events with the Vice-Chancellor Professor Aleks Subic and attend games at Aston Villa FC.

To be considered for this scholarship you must submit an application in the form of a one minute video, introducing yourself, and explaining why you should be considered for the scholarship.

If you also accept your place and pay your deposit before your deadline you can also claim your up to £3,000 Early Acceptance Discount*, bringing the total possible fee reduction to £10,000. If you are eligible for any of our automatic scholarships you will instead be awarded this scholarship as it is the higher value award.

Application method
Offer holders will receive an individual scholarship application link by email.

Closing date   
30 September 2024 23:59 (UK Time)

Result release date
No later than the 18 October 2024