Ferguson Scholarship

Apply now for a chance to receive a scholarship of £10,500

We are excited to announce that seven scholarships of £10,500 will be exclusively available to students from Africa and India for the 2023/24 academic year.

Please note that applications for 2022/23 have now closed and allocations made.

These scholarships are supported by the Allan and Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust who are dedicated to improving educational opportunities for students who would not otherwise be able to consider studying in the UK.

Who can apply?

The Ferguson Scholarships are available to students applying for one of the following postgraduate taught programmes:

What is the eligibility criteria?

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

If successful, you will have to contribute approximately £9,600 towards your MSc tuition fees. Please note you will be required to provide evidence to the UKVI that you can contribute this amount plus living costs.

How do I apply?

Submit an application for your chosen course via our online application form at the bottom of this page before the scholarship deadline (19th May 2023).
Next, register your interest for the scholarship by filling in the online form below.
The announcements for the applications for this scholarship are to be made by by 30th June 2023 (midnight UK time). Please note that this is the final extended deadline for applications.

Please note we do not accept applications via agents for this scholarship.

What happens next?

The announcement of the awards will be in June 2023 via email.

If you have any further questions or queries regarding this scholarship, please contact Bhavisha Koner b.koner@aston.ac.uk.

Applications for Ferguson are only accepted for those that have submitted a programme application. Please fill in your 9 digit student number issued post application submission beginning 20

If you have submitted an application with an offer pending, please fill in your application number

Please select the postgraduate programme you have applied to

Please tell us about yourself -a brief description about your interest and hobbies? (maximum 300 words)

Describe how the scholarship will enable you to access your desired Aston postgraduate programme, which may not have been possible without the financial support? (maximum 300 words)

What are your career aspirations post study and how will the intended postgraduate Aston programme open your job opportunities? (maximum 300 words)

Please select this box

If you agree to provide a student testimonial during your studies at Aston and post study once in employment.

Please select this box as an agreement to make the tuition fee contribution of £9,200 and ensure you can cover the costs associated with living during your studies.

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