Ferguson Scholarship 2026 at Aston University – Full Tuition Funding for Africa & India
Quick Overview
Country: United Kingdom
Category: Postgraduate Scholarship
University: Aston University
Funding: Full tuition (£22,500) + £6,000 living cost contribution
Deadline: 29 May 2026
Intake: September 2026
Eligible Countries: India and African countries
Level: Master’s (selected programmes only)
Scholarship Type: Three awards available
The Ferguson Scholarship 2026 at Aston University provides full financial support for selected postgraduate students from India and African countries. The Ferguson Scholarship 2026 at Aston University is funded by the Allan and Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust and is designed for students who would otherwise not be able to study in the UK.
This scholarship supports full-time master’s study in selected health and life sciences programmes at Aston University.
Scholarship Overview
The program offers three scholarships for the September 2026 intake. It targets students enrolling in specific MSc programmes within health and biomedical fields.
Applicants must already hold an offer from Aston University before applying for the scholarship.
Funding Package
✓ Full tuition fee coverage worth £22,500
✓ £6,000 contribution towards living costs
✓ Financial support provided for the full duration of study
✓ Designed for self-funded students who meet eligibility requirements
The funding aims to reduce financial barriers for international students from eligible regions.
Eligible Programmes
Applicants must apply for one of the following courses:
• 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 Criteria
Applicants must:
• Be a national of India or an African country
• Hold a conditional or unconditional offer for an eligible programme
• Have at least a 2:1 degree or equivalent in a relevant subject
• Be a self-funded student
• Not apply through an agency (agency applications are not accepted)
Application Process
Candidates must first apply for an eligible MSc programme at Aston University. After receiving an offer, they must complete the scholarship webform using their 9-digit application number.
Only complete applications submitted before the deadline are considered.
Deadline
• Application Deadline: 29 May 2026
• Announcement of results: June 2026 (by email)
