Aston University is offering three Ferguson Scholarships for the 2026/27 academic year (September 2026 intake). These prestigious awards provide full financial support to talented students from Africa and India who might otherwise be unable to study in the UK.
Funded by the Allan and Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust, the scholarships align with the Trust’s long-standing commitment to education, peace, and reducing poverty in developing countries. Since 1979, the Trust has distributed nearly £60 million to support relevant projects worldwide.
Scholarship Value
Each successful applicant receives:
- Full tuition fee coverage worth £22,500
- An additional £6,000 contribution towards living costs
Total value: £28,500 per scholarship.
Note: Recipients must provide evidence to UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) that they can meet any remaining living costs.
Eligible Courses
The Ferguson Scholarship is available for the following postgraduate taught programmes in the College of Health and Life Sciences:
- MSc Pharmaceutical Sciences
- MSc Drug Delivery
- MSc Pharmacokinetics
- MSc Stem Cells & Regenerative Medicine
- MSc Biotechnology
- MSc Psychology (Conversion programme)
- MSc Neuroscience for Drug Discovery
- MSc Addiction and Mental Health
- MSc Bioinformatics and Genomic Medicine
- Master of Public Health (MPH)
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for the Aston University Ferguson Scholarship, you must:
- Hold a conditional or unconditional offer for one of the eligible courses listed above.
- Be a national of an African country or India.
- Hold a 2:1 honours degree (or international equivalent) in a relevant subject.
- Be a self-funded student (agency-referred candidates are not eligible and will be automatically disqualified).
- Submit a strong personal statement as part of your course application.
How to Apply for the Ferguson Scholarship 2026/27 (Step-by-Step Guide)
- Apply for your chosen course: Visit the Aston University website, select your preferred programme from the list above, and click “APPLY NOW” on the course page. Complete and submit your course application. You will receive a 9-digit application number (starting with 25……).
- Complete the scholarship web form: Once you have your course application number, fill in the official Ferguson Scholarship web form (available on the scholarship page). Include your 9-digit application number when prompted.
- Submit before the deadline:
- Webform opens: Monday, 2 March 2026
- Webform closes: Friday 29 May 2026 (midnight UK time – final extended deadline)
- Await the outcome: Successful applicants will be notified by email in June 2026 (announcements expected by 30 June 2026).