Ferguson Scholarship

Apply now for a chance to receive a full tuition fee cover of £22,500 and contribution of £6,000 towards living cost.

We are excited to announce THREE Ferguson scholarships for September 2025. Each candidate can look to receive full tuition cover (value of £22,500) exclusively available to students from Africa and India for the 2025/26 academic year. With £6,000 additional contribution towards living costs.

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
Be a self-funded student. No agency referred candidates would be eligible.

If successful, note you will be required to provide evidence to the UKVI that you can fully contribute to your living costs.

How do I apply?

Submit an application for your chosen course by selecting 'APPLY NOW' on the course web pages (select appropriate programme from list above).
Following the above complete scholarship web form at bottom of this page before the scholarship deadline (30th June 2025).
NB: you will be asked to include your 9 digit application number beginning 25………
The announcements for the applications for this scholarship are to be made by 31 July 2025 (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 July 2025 via email.

If you have any further questions or queries regarding this scholarship, please contact Bhavisha Koner HLS_Exchange@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 course application beginning 25.....

Note: 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.

As an agreement confirming you cover your living costs during your studies.

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