Aston University 2023-2024 Ferguson Scholarship for Postgraduate Students, UK

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.

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.

• Table of Content
• About Aston University
• Aston University Ferguson Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Aston University Ferguson Scholarship
• Aston University Ferguson Scholarship Courses
• Requirements for Aston University Ferguson Scholarship Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Aston University Ferguson Scholarship
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Aston University

Aston University is a public research university situated at Gosta Green, in the city centre of Birmingham, England. Aston began as the Birmingham Municipal Technical School in 1895, evolving into the UK’s first College of Advanced Technology in 1956. Aston University received its royal charter from Queen Elizabeth II on 22 April 1966. In 2016, Aston was ranked in the top 33 universities in the UK by all three major league tables, and also received recognition Times Higher Education for the second best teaching quality in the UK. Aston was ranked by QS as the 42nd best university in t... continue reading

Aston University Ferguson Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of Aston University Ferguson Scholarship

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.

Aston University Ferguson Scholarship Courses

• Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience
• Drug Delivery
• Health Psychology
• Pharmaceutical Sciences
• Pharmacokinetics
• Psychology (Conversion programme) 
• Stem Cells & Regenerative Medicine

Requirements for Aston University Ferguson Scholarship Qualification

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

• MSc Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience
• MSc Drug Delivery
• MSc Pharmaceutical Sciences
• MSc Pharmacokinetics
• MSc Stem Cells & Regenerative Medicine
• MSc Psychology (Conversion programme) 
• MSc Health Psychology

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

Interview date, Process and Venue for Aston University Ferguson Scholarship

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 [email protected].

Application Deadline

How to 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. 

For more details visit: Aston University website.