For the academic year 2025/26, the Aston University Ferguson Scholarship gives full scholarships of £22,500 to students from Africa and India.
The Allan and Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust provides scholarships for students who may not otherwise be able to study in the UK.
If you are interested in applying, please read the entire post for more information, eligibility requirements, benefits, and a step-by-step application process.
Aston University Ferguson Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: United Kingdom
- Study Abroad: Study in UK
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships| Masters Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All African Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship worth £22,500 with an additional £6,000 for living expenses.
- Deadline: July 31, 2025
Aston University Ferguson Scholarship Details:
The Allan and Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust was set up in 1979 by their son and daughter in law, John and Elnora.
Its objectives closely follow the interests of the Ferguson family and their commitment to education, peace, and reducing poverty in developing countries.
John and Elnora spent many happy years working across the world, helping to develop teaching practices, promote understanding and support people to live safely and happily.
Since 1979, nearly £60 million has been distributed to a range of charities, working in the UK and overseas, funding projects that work towards these objectives.
Ferguson Scholarship UK 2025 Requirements:
To be considered for the Ferguson Scholarship UK, you must:
- You must hold a conditional or unconditional offer for one of the above courses
- Be a national from India or an African country
- Hold a 2:1 degree or equivalent in a relevant subject for the course you are applying for
- Provide a strong personal statement when submitting your course application
- Be a self-funded student
Aston University Ferguson Scholarship Duration and Reward
Each candidate can look to receive;
- full tuition cover (value of £22,500) exclusively available to students from Africa and India for the 2025/26 academic year,
- with £6,000 additional contribution towards living costs.
Courses available
The Ferguson Scholarships are available to students applying for one of the following postgraduate taught programmes:
- MSc Pharmaceutical Sciences
- MSc Drug Delivery
- MSc Pharmacokinetics
- MSc Stem Cells & Regenerative Medicine
- MSc Biotechnology
- MSc Psychology (Conversion)
- MSc Health Psychology
- MSc Neuroscience for Drug Discovery