The Ferguson Scholarship is a generous financial award offered by Aston University to students from African nations and India. This scholarship program is designed to assist talented students who might not otherwise have the chance to study for a Master’s degree in the UK due to financial constraints. Funded by the Allan and Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust, the scholarship aims to broaden educational opportunities and empower students to achieve their academic goals. In the next sections, we’ll cover the eligibility criteria, application process, and other essential details.
Details About The Ferguson Scholarship at Aston University:
- Level: Master’s degree
- Institution: Aston University, UK
- Open to: Citizens of African countries and India
- Fields: Specific postgraduate programs
- Deadline: July 14th, 2024 (midnight UK time),
Eligibility Criteria:
- Be a citizen of an African country or India.
- Apply for a Master’s program in:
- MSc Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience
- MSc Drug Delivery
- MSc Pharmaceutical Sciences
- MSc Pharmacokinetics
- MSc Stem Cells & Regenerative Medicine
- MSc Psychology (Conversion program)
- Have good grades in your Bachelor’s degree (similar to a UK 2:1 classification).
- Be planning to pay for your own study and living costs (besides the scholarship).
- Have an offer to study at Aston University (either accepted or waiting on final decision).
- Be a self-funded student
Benefits:
- Award amount: £10,500
Helps cover: Tuition fees and living expenses
Required Documents:
- Application Form
- Academic Transcripts
- Proof of English Language Proficiency (like IELTS or TOEFL)
- Personal Statement (Keep it around 250 words)
- Copy of Passport
- References (Optional)
How do I apply
- Submit an application for your chosen course via our online application form at the bottom of this page before the scholarship deadline (14th June 2024).
- Next, register your interest in the scholarship by filling in the online form below.
- The announcements for the applications for this scholarship are to be made by 14 July 2024 (midnight UK time). Please note that this is the final extended deadline for applications.
- he announcement of the awards will be in July 2024 via email.
- If you have any further questions or queries regarding this scholarship, please contact Bhavisha Koner [email protected].