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The Ferguson Scholarship 2026 at Aston University is a valuable funding opportunity for international students from Africa and India who plan to study in the UK in 2026/27. It supports postgraduate taught degrees in health and life sciences, with full tuition coverage and a living-cost grant.
The scheme is funded by the Allan and Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust, which focuses on expanding access to higher education for students with limited financial capacity.
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For the September 2026 intake, the university is offering three awards.
Selected students receive:
- Full tuition fee coverage worth £22,500
- £6,000 contribution toward living expenses
The funding applies only to eligible MSc and MPH programmes in health-related fields.
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Eligible courses
Applicants must apply to one of the following postgraduate programmes:
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Drug Delivery
- Pharmacokinetics
- Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine
- Biotechnology
- Psychology (Conversion)
- Neuroscience for Drug Discovery
- Addiction and Mental Health
- Bioinformatics and Genomic Medicine
- Master of Public Health (MPH)
These programmes focus on biomedical science, mental health, genetics, and public health.
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Eligibility requirements of the Ferguson Scholarship 2026
Applicants must meet all conditions below:
- Hold an offer (conditional or unconditional) for an eligible course
- Be a national of India or an African country
- Hold at least a 2:1 degree or equivalent in a relevant subject
- Be a self-funded student (no external sponsorship)
- Not to be referred through an agency
Applicants should also be ready to provide financial proof for UK visa requirements if selected.
Application process
The process has two stages:
- Apply for an eligible master’s programme at Aston University
- Complete the scholarship application form after receiving a student application number
The scholarship application window runs from 2 March 2026 to 29 May 2026.
Only students who already hold a programme application number can submit the scholarship form.
Selection timeline
- Applications close: 29 May 2026
- Results announced: June 2026 (via email)
Only a small number of awards are available, so selection is highly competitive.
Key takeaway
This scholarship is designed for high-achieving students from Africa and India who want to study advanced health science programmes in the UK with full financial support. Early preparation matters because applicants need both a university offer and a strong academic profile before applying.
