Scholarships at Aston University

Aston University welcomes students from over 120 different countries every year to study with us. Located in the centre of Birmingham, the UK’s second largest city, Aston University is an international centre of learning in a dynamic city.

We are committed to offering the highest quality of teaching, based on cutting-edge research, and we aim to give our students the skills and knowledge they need to achieve career success. 

The Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship is our most prestigious, available to undergraduate and postgraduate students. We are looking for the most outstanding students who have achieved exceptional academic results, and who can demonstrate a passion for their subject through professional work experience, volunteering or extracurricular projects and activities.

How much is this scholarship worth?

Successful applicants will be awarded up to £17,500 to help with tuition fees.

Who can apply?

International and EU students from any country can apply. This scholarship is available for students applying to undergraduate (excluding Medicine) taught courses starting in September 2023.

For more details on eligibility see the scholarship terms and conditions.

What type of student is likely to receive this scholarship?

Aston University welcomes students from all backgrounds. We take pride in our diverse student body who come not only from all over the world, but also from a wide range of social and educational backgrounds. This scholarship will be awarded to students who demonstrate academic excellence, and a genuine commitment to their subject area which could be demonstrated by work-experience, volunteering or extra-curricular projects and activities.

When is the deadline?

For courses starting in September 2023, the deadline to apply for this scholarship is:

• 12:00 midnight UK (BST) time on Wednesday, 31st May 2023

The deadline that successful applicants will receive a response by is:

• Wednesday, 14th June 2023

What happens next?

If your application is successful, you will be awarded up to £5,000 per year of study (total value up to £17,500 including a placement year) to help with tuition fees.

Aston University welcomes students from over 120 different countries every year to study with us. Located in the centre of Birmingham, the UK’s second largest city, Aston University is an international centre of learning in a dynamic city.

We are committed to offering the highest quality of teaching, based on cutting-edge research, and we aim to give our students the skills and knowledge they need to achieve career success.

The Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship is our most prestigious, available to undergraduate and postgraduate students. We are looking for the most outstanding students who have achieved exceptional academic results, and who can demonstrate a passion for their subject through professional work experience, volunteering or extracurricular projects and activities.

How much is this scholarship worth?

Successful applicants will be awarded £10,000 to help with tuition fees.

Who can apply?

International and EU students from any country can apply. This scholarship is available for students applying to postgraduate taught courses (excluding MBA, Postgraduate Diploma for Overseas Pharmacists (OSPAP) and distance learning courses) starting in September 2023.

Please note, postgraduate research students are not eligible to apply for this scholarship.

For more details on eligibility see the scholarship terms and conditions.

What type of student is likely to receive this scholarship?

Aston University welcomes students from all backgrounds. We take pride in our diverse student body who come not only from all over the world, but also from a wide range of social and educational backgrounds. This scholarship will be awarded to students who demonstrate academic excellence, and a genuine commitment to their subject area which could be demonstrated by work-experience, volunteering or extra-curricular projects and activities.

When is the deadline?

For courses starting in September 2023, the deadline to apply for this scholarship is:

• 12:00 midnight UK (BST) time on Sunday, 30th April 2023

The deadline that successful applicants will receive a response by is:

• Friday, 16th June 2023

What happens next?

If your application is successful, you will be awarded £10,000 to help with tuition fees.

The Women in Engineering Scholarship is designed to attract the brightest and best female students to study at Aston University. As well as a tuition fee discount, this scholarship offers successful applicants a programme of mentoring and support throughout their course, along with networking opportunities with business and industry.

The School of Engineering & Applied Science at Aston is proud to have a number of women in senior leadership positions. All successful recipients of this scholarship will receive one-to-one career mentoring by a member of the School’s senior team.

We are committed to offering the highest quality of teaching, based on cutting-edge research, and aim to give our students the skills and knowledge they need to make a success of their future career. We aspire to create the best graduates that are successful in developing impactful careers across a broad range of industrial sectors. We recognise the challenges faced by women in engineering and this scholarship supports our commitment to providing the best opportunities for our students.

How much is this scholarship worth? 

Successful applicants will be awarded £7,500 to help with tuition fees. You will also receive a programme of mentoring and support throughout your course, along with networking opportunities with business and industry.

Who can apply?

Female international students from any country (including the EU) can apply. This scholarship is available for students applying to all undergraduate taught programmes within the School of Engineering & Applied Science. For more details on eligibility see the scholarship terms and conditions.

What type of student is likely to receive this scholarship?

Aston University welcomes students from all backgrounds. We take pride in our diverse student body who come not only from all over the world, but also from a wide range of social and educational backgrounds. This scholarship will be awarded to students who demonstrate their commitment to engineering, which could be demonstrated by academic achievement, work-experience, volunteering or extra-curricular projects and activities. Successful applicants will also demonstrate their enthusiasm, pride and ability to represent Aston University and share their experience with others.

When is the deadline?

For courses starting in September 2023, the deadline to apply for this scholarship is:

• 12:00 midnight UK (BST) time on Wednesday, 31st May 2023

The deadline that successful applicants will receive a response by is:

• Wednesday, 14th June 2023

Aston University is known for its friendly campus community with students from over 120 different countries. As an Aston student you’ll be better prepared for your future career from sharing your classroom with international students from all over the world.

Aston University has a proud network of Global Ambassadors, made up of international students who share their story and experience of studying at Aston with others around the world.

Global Ambassadors represent Aston University in many different ways, such as attending events and Open Days, making videos and posting on social media, and speaking to people about what life is like as an international student at Aston.

The Global Ambassador scholarship is for students who want to be the future face of Aston University. We are looking for students who can represent us on the global stage and tell future generations of students what Aston is like. You will be proud, passionate and a great communicator. You must be a keen user of social media with ambitions to become an international social media influencer. As well as receiving the scholarship, you will also be given priority consideration for paid work with the international marketing and recruitment team, which will provide valuable work experience.

How much is this scholarship worth?

Successful applicants will be awarded £5,000 to help with tuition fees. Successful applicants are required to become a Global Ambassador and will help to represent Aston University flexibly alongside their studies.

As well as receiving the scholarship, you will also be given priority consideration for paid work with the international marketing and recruitment team, which will provide valuable work experience.

Who can apply?

International students from any country (including the EU). This scholarship is available for students applying to postgraduate taught courses (excluding MBA, Postgraduate Diploma for Overseas Pharmacists (OSPAP) and distance learning courses) starting in September 2023.

For more details on eligibility see the scholarship terms and conditions.

What type of student is likely to receive this scholarship?

Aston University welcomes students from all backgrounds. We take pride in our diverse student body who come not only from all over the world but also from a wide range of social and educational backgrounds. This scholarship will be awarded to students who demonstrate the enthusiasm, pride and ability to represent Aston University and share their experience with others.

When is the deadline?

For courses starting in September 2023, the deadline to apply for this scholarship is:

• 12:00 midnight UK (BST) time on Sunday, 30th April 2023

The deadline that successful applicants will receive a response by is:

• Friday, 16th June 2023

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What happens next?

If your application is successful, you will be awarded £5,000 to help with tuition fees. Successful applicants are required to become a Global Ambassador and will help to represent Aston University flexibly alongside their studies. Read the full terms and conditions.

We are excited to announce that seven scholarships of £10,500 will be exclusively available to students from Africa and India for the 2023/24 academic year.

These scholarships are supported by the Allan and Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust who are dedicated to improving educational opportunities for students who would not otherwise be able to consider studying in the UK.

Who can apply?

The Ferguson Scholarships are available to students applying for one of the following postgraduate taught programmes:

• MSc Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience

• MSc Drug Delivery

• MSc Pharmaceutical Sciences

• MSc Pharmacokinetics

• MSc Stem Cells & Regenerative Medicine

• MSc Psychology (Conversion programme) 

• MSc Health Psychology

What is the eligibility criteria?

• 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

We are offering £10,000 towards tuition fees for any one-year postgraduate-level taught course to one student from each of the following countries who will enrol at Aston University in the 2023-24 academic year.

Please note

Excluded courses are the MBA and Postgraduate Diploma for Overseas Pharmacists (OSPAP).

• Egypt
• Vietnam
• Bangladesh
• Kenya (Justice and Law only - see below)

In order to apply for this scholarship, you must have achieved the equivalent of a UK 2:1 degree qualification. You must also be a national and a current resident of a country listed below (you will be required to share a photo of your passport during the application process).  

Summary of eligibility criteria

GREAT Scholarships 2023

• Course: any one-year postgraduate-level on-campus taught course (excluding the MBA and OSPAP)
• Nationality: Bangladesh, Egypt, Vietnam (you must also be a current resident of your country)
• Minimum academic qualification: equivalent of a UK 2:1 degree qualification

GREAT Scholarship (Justice & Law)

• Course: LLM International Commercial Law 
• Nationality: Kenya (you must also be a current resident of Kenya)
• Minimum academic qualification: equivalent of a UK 2:1 degree qualification

Aston University is known for its friendly campus community with students from over 120 different countries. As an Aston student you’ll be better prepared for your future career from sharing your classroom with international students from all over the world.

Aston University has a proud network of Global Ambassadors, made up of international students who share their story and experience of studying at Aston with others around the world.

Global Ambassadors represent Aston University in many different ways, such as attending events and Open Days, making videos and posting on social media, and speaking to people about what life is like as an international student at Aston.

The Global Ambassador scholarship is for students who want to be the future face of Aston University. We are looking for students who can represent us on the global stage and tell future generations of students what Aston is like. You will be proud, passionate and a great communicator. You must be a keen user of social media with ambitions to become an international social media influencer. As well as receiving the scholarship, you will also be given priority consideration for paid work with the international marketing and recruitment team, which will provide valuable work experience.

How much is this scholarship worth?

Successful applicants will be awarded £5,000 to help with tuition fees. Successful applicants are required to become a Global Ambassador and will help to represent Aston University flexibly alongside their studies.

As well as receiving the scholarship, you will also be given priority consideration for paid work with the international marketing and recruitment team, which will provide valuable work experience.

Who can apply?

International students from any country (including the EU). This scholarship is available for students applying to undergraduate (excluding Medicine) starting in September 2023.

For more details on eligibility see the scholarship terms and conditions.

What type of student is likely to receive this scholarship?

Aston University welcomes students from all backgrounds. We take pride in our diverse student body who come not only from all over the world but also from a wide range of social and educational backgrounds. This scholarship will be awarded to students who demonstrate the enthusiasm, pride and ability to represent Aston University and share their experience with others.

When is the deadline?

For courses starting in September 2023, the deadline to apply for this scholarship is:

• 12:00 midnight UK (BST) time on Wednesday, 31st May 2023

The deadline that successful applicants will receive a response by is:

• Wednesday, 14th June 2023

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• Record your video on your phone or laptop.
• Make sure your device is level with your face.
• Film indoors to avoid background noise.
• Avoid filming with your back to a window.
• Keep your device still whilst filming.
• Be innovative - show us your creative skills.
• Show us that you’re proud, passionate and a great communicator.

What happens next? 

If your application is successful, you will be awarded £5,000 to help with tuition fees. Successful applicants are required to become a Global Ambassador and will help to represent Aston University flexibly alongside their studies. Read the full terms and conditions.

There are up to 50 scholarships available to support the most dedicated and talented candidates starting the Aston MBA full-time programme in September 2023. These are:

Business Excellence Scholarship

Up to 30 scholarships of £3,500 are available to support students who can demonstrate examples of excellence in their career to date or entrepreneurial experience.

Global Leadership Scholarship

Up to 15 scholarships of £7,000 are available to support students who can demonstrate how they have shown impactful leadership during their career or entrepreneurial endeavours. As part of our commitment to gender diversity a minimum of six scholarships will be awarded to female candidates. 

The Dean’s Scholarship

Up to five scholarships of £12,000 will be awarded to students who can prove without doubt that they have the ambition, potential and ideas to make a truly global impact in their career and represent Aston Business School as a star of the future. As part of our commitment to gender diversity a minimum of two scholarships will be awarded to female candidates.

When is the deadline?

For courses starting in September 2023, the deadline to apply for these scholarships is:

• 12:00 midnight UK (BST) time on Sunday, 30th April 2023

The deadline that successful applicants will receive a response by is:

• Friday, 16th June 2023

The Women in Engineering Scholarship is designed to attract the brightest and best female students to study at Aston University. As well as a tuition fee discount, this scholarship offers successful applicants a programme of mentoring and support throughout their course, along with networking opportunities with business and industry.

The School of Engineering & Applied Science at Aston is proud to have a number of women in senior leadership positions. All successful recipients of this scholarship will receive one-to-one career mentoring by a member of the School’s senior team.

We are committed to offering the highest quality of teaching, based on cutting-edge research, and aim to give our students the skills and knowledge they need to make a success of their future career. We aspire to create the best graduates that are successful in developing impactful careers across a broad range of industrial sectors. We recognise the challenges faced by women in engineering and this scholarship supports our commitment to providing the best opportunities for our students.

How much is this scholarship worth? 

Successful applicants will be awarded £7,500 to help with tuition fees. You will also receive a programme of mentoring and support throughout your course, along with networking opportunities with business and industry.

Who can apply?

Female international students from any country (including the EU) can apply. This scholarship is available for students applying to all postgraduate taught programmes within the School of Engineering & Applied Science. For more details on eligibility see the scholarship terms and conditions.

What type of student is likely to receive this scholarship?

Aston University welcomes students from all backgrounds. We take pride in our diverse student body who come not only from all over the world, but also from a wide range of social and educational backgrounds. This scholarship will be awarded to students who demonstrate their commitment to engineering, which could be demonstrated by academic achievement, work-experience, volunteering or extra-curricular projects and activities. Successful applicants will also demonstrate their enthusiasm, pride and ability to represent Aston University and share their experience with others.

When is the deadline?

For courses starting in January 2023, the deadline to apply for this scholarship is:

• 12:00 midnight UK (BST) time on Sunday, 30th April 2023

The deadline that successful applicants will receive a response by is:

• Friday, 16th June 2023