Quick Facts

Eligible CountriesAny
Host CountryUK
Area of StudyHealth, IT, Social Sciences
Application Deadline29 May 2026 — 26 days left
Scholarship TypeMasters
FundingFully Funded
Mode of StudyIn-person
ReferenceRAS-2026-0160
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About This Scholarship

The Ferguson Masters Scholarship offers full tuition coverage of £22,500 and a £6,000 contribution toward living expenses for talented students from Africa and India pursuing eligible postgraduate taught programs at Aston University. Supported by the Allan and Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust, this scholarship promotes educational opportunities for students who would otherwise face barriers to studying in the UK.

What This Scholarship Covers

  • Full tuition fee coverage (£22,500)
  • Living costs contribution (£6,000)

Who Can Apply

  • 1 Must be a national of an African country or India
  • 2 Must hold a conditional or unconditional offer for one of the eligible postgraduate taught programs
  • 3 Must hold a 2:1 degree or equivalent in a relevant subject for the chosen course
  • 4 Must be a self-funded student (agency-referred candidates are not eligible)
  • 5 Must provide evidence to UKVI of the ability to contribute to living costs if successful

How to Apply

1
Apply for one of the eligible postgraduate taught programs via the course web pages
2
Complete the scholarship application form on the Ferguson Scholarship page before the deadline
3
Include your 9-digit application number in the form
4
Submit admission offer (conditional or unconditional) for an eligible course
5
Submit proof of academic qualifications (2:1 degree or equivalent)
📅 1 year

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