Key Details
Location: United Kingdom
Institution: Aston University
Programme Level: Master’s Degree
Funding Coverage: Full tuition + living cost support
Deadline: 29 May 2026
Scholarship Intake: September 2026
Eligible Applicants: India and African nationals
Awards Available: 3 scholarships
The Aston University Ferguson Scholarship 2026 is a postgraduate funding opportunity supporting high-achieving students from India and African countries. The Aston University Ferguson Scholarship 2026 is funded by the Allan and Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust and is intended for students who would otherwise not have the financial means to study in the UK.
This scholarship applies to selected MSc programmes within health sciences and related fields.
Programme Structure
The scholarship is awarded for full-time postgraduate taught study starting in September 2026. Only applicants with an existing offer from Aston University are eligible to apply.
The selection is highly competitive, as only three scholarships are available.
Financial Support
✓ Full tuition fee waiver valued at £22,500
✓ £6,000 contribution toward living expenses
✓ Financial assistance for eligible self-funded students
✓ Payment support during the academic study period
This funding is designed to support both academic tuition and basic living costs.
Eligible Courses
Applicants must be enrolled in one of the following programmes:
• Pharmaceutical Sciences
• Drug Delivery
• Pharmacokinetics
• Stem Cells & Regenerative Medicine
• Biotechnology
• Psychology (Conversion)
• Neuroscience for Drug Discovery
• Addiction and Mental Health
• Bioinformatics and Genomic Medicine
• Master of Public Health (MPH)
Eligibility Conditions
To qualify, applicants must:
• Be from India or an African country
• Hold a conditional or unconditional offer from Aston University
• Have a minimum 2:1 or equivalent qualification
• Be self-funded
• Not be referred by an external agency
Applicants must also be able to demonstrate living cost support to UKVI if selected.
Application Steps
Applicants must first submit a course application and obtain a student application number. Then, they must complete the scholarship form before the closing date.
Late or incomplete applications are not accepted.
Deadline Information
• Closing Date: 29 May 2026
• Result Notification: June 2026 via email
