Applications are now open for the 2026 Aston University Ferguson Scholarship in the UK. The scholarship offers complete financial support for qualified postgraduate trainees from African countries and India.
The scholarship is funded through the Allan and Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust, an organization devoted to broadening access to education for students from establishing nations.
Successful applicants may get funding worth approximately ₤ 28,500, covering tuition costs and living expenditures for the 2026/27 scholastic session.
Scholarship Summary
Host Country: United Kingdom
Organization: Aston University
Research Study Level: Master’s and Postgraduate Programs
Eligible Countries: African Countries and India
Scholarship Type: Fully Funded
IELTS Requirement: Not compulsory in many cases
Application Due Date: May 29, 2026
Scholarship Benefits
Receivers of the Ferguson Scholarship may get:
- Complete tuition coverage valued at about ₤ 22,500
- Additional ₤ 6,000 support for living expenditures
- Opportunity to study in the UK with monetary help
Qualified Courses
The scholarship applies to chosen postgraduate taught programs, consisting of:
- MSc Pharmaceutical Sciences
- MSc Biotechnology
- MSc Drug Delivery
- MSc Pharmacokinetics
- MSc Stem Cells and Regenerative Medication
- MSc Psychology
- MSc Neuroscience for Drug Discovery
- MSc Dependency and Mental Health
- MSc Bioinformatics and Genomic Medicine
- Master of Public Health (MILES PER HOUR)
Eligibility Requirements
To get approved for the scholarship, candidates are anticipated to:
- Hold a conditional or genuine admission offer from Aston University
- Be residents of an African nation or India
- Have a minimum of a second-class upper degree or comparable credentials
- Submit a strong personal declaration during the admission process
- Be self-funded students
About the Scholarship
The Ferguson Scholarship is supported by the Allan and Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust, developed to enhance educational opportunities and assistance advancement efforts worldwide.
The program concentrates on helping gifted students access to quality education while adding to scholastic development and global development.
How To Use
Interested applicants ought to initially apply for an eligible postgraduate course through the official Aston University application portal. After securing admission, prospects are needed to finish the scholarship application before the deadline.
Applicants will likewise need to provide their university application number during the scholarship submission process. Successful prospects are anticipated to be contacted through email after the selection process is completed.