International Scholarships

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.  

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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% overall 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 have now closed

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

Your personalised Aston April 2025 award starts here…

Aston Award Scholarships for MSc degrees

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.

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.

Terms and conditions 

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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% overall 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.

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

Application period   
1st November 2024 - 12th January 2025 23:59 (UK time)

Result release date
No later than week commencing 27th January 2025

Terms and conditions 

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Undergraduate

Sir Adrian Cadbury Chancellor’s Scholarship - £10,000

Applications for the Sir Adrian Cadbury Chancellor's Scholarship will open in January 2025

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 £10,000 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.

Exclusions: MBChB, Adult Nursing

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

Application period   
Applications will open in January 2025 and close 31 March 2025

Result release date
15th April 2025

Regional Scholarships

Aston University offers a number of regional scholarships. To see if your country is eligible, please visit our country pages.

Find your country

Automatic Merit Scholarship - up to £2,000

We aim to attract the brightest and best students to our practical, industry relevant degrees. If you achieve the equivalent to a A*AA, you will automatically receive a £2,000 scholarship. If you achieve the equivalent to AAB, you will automatically receive a £1,000 scholarship. There is no need to submit a separate application, your eligibility will be assessed by our admissions team when your application is reviewed.

This scholarship is available to all international students. If you have questions, please contact us at international@aston.ac.uk or find contact details for your regional team to request the eligibility criteria for your country.

Exclusions: MBChB and Adult Nursing

Postgraduate

Sir Adrian Cadbury Chancellor’s Scholarship - £10,000

Applications for the Sir Adrian Cadbury Chancellor's Scholarship will open in January 2025

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 £10,000 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.

Exclusions: MBA, OSPAP and Physician Associate

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

Application period   
Applications will open in January 2025 and close 31 March 2025

Result release date
15th April 2025

Vice-Chancellor's Enterprise Scholarship - up to 100% full fee

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

Exclusions: OSPAP

Find out more and apply

MBA Scholarships

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

Find out more and apply

Regional Scholarships

Aston University offers a number of regional scholarships. To see if your country is eligible, please visit our country pages.

Find your country

Automatic Merit Scholarship - up to £2,000

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

This scholarship is available to all international students. If you have questions, please contact us at international@aston.ac.uk or find contact details for your regional team to request the eligibility criteria for your country.

Exclusions: OSPAP, MBA and Physician Associate