- Automatic Merit Scholarship - £3,000
We aim to attract the brightest and best students to our practical, industry relevant degrees. If you achieve the equivalent of a UK upper second class (2:1) degree, you will automatically receive a £3,000 scholarship. There is no need to submit a separate application, your eligibility will be assessed by our admissions team when your application is reviewed.
If you also accept your place and pay your deposit before your deadline you can also claim your automatic £3,000 Early Acceptance Discount bringing the total fee reduction to £6,000.
This scholarship is available to all international students. Eligibility criteria for certain countries is listed in the table below. If your country is not listed, please contact us at international@aston.ac.uk or find contact details for your regional team to request the eligibility criteria for your country.
Please note - applicants for the Postgraduate Diploma for Overseas Pharmacists (OSPAP) PgDip/MSc are excluded from this scholarship.
Country | Academic Requirement, Degree classification, GPA |
Algeria | Licence / Diplôme CGPA of 14 out of 20 or higher |
Bangladesh | Bachelor degree from
-BRAC University
-Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology
-Dhaka University
-North South University
-Independent University, Bangladesh"
with CGPA of 3.0 or higher
other Universities with CGPA of 3.2 or higher |
China | 70% overall or higher from Project 211/985 universities; 75% overall from non-211/985 universities. |
England | UK degree 2:1 |
France | 10 out of 20 for Grande École;
12 out of 20 for other universities |
Ghana | CGPA 3.5 out of 5 or 60%; or B or higher |
India | Depending on the University tier:
Tier 1: 60% OR 2.4 out of 4 OR 4.8 out of 8 or higher
Tier 2: 70% OR 2.8 out of 4 OR 5.6 out of 8 or higher
Tier 3: 75% OR 3 out of 4 OR 6 out of 8 or higher |
Iran, Islamic Republic of | 15 out of 20 overall from Kar-Shenasi / Licence (Bachelors degree) |
Kenya | CGPA of 3.5 out of 5 or 70% overall or higher |
Kuwait | CGPA of 3.3 out of 4 or higher or B+ |
Nepal | CGPA of 3 out of 4 or higher from
- Kathmandu University
- Pokhara University
- Tribhuvan University
CGPA of 3.2 out of 4 or higher from other Universities |
Nigeria | CGPA of 3.5 out of 5 or 60% overal or higher |
Pakistan | 60-80%;2.8 - 3.4 - depending on the University |
Saudi Arabia | 4 year bachelor degree with GPA of 2.7 out of 4 or 3.6 out of 5 or higher |
Sri Lanka | CGPA 3.2 out of 4 or higher |
Taiwan | CGPA of 70 - 85% depending on the University |
Thailand | CGPA of 2.8 - 3.2 or higher depending on the University |
United Arab Emirates | CGPA of 3.2 out of 4; B+; 85% or higher |
United States of America | CGPA of 3.2 out of 4 or higher |
Vietnam (Viet Nam) | overall of 70% or higher; 7.5 out of 10 or higher |
- Automatic Healthcare Innovation Scholarship - £4,000
Aston University is at the forefront of healthcare innovation and committed to transforming the delivery of care to patients worldwide and improving patient outcomes.
We are offering automatic scholarships of £4,000 to students wishing to study on one of the following courses:
If you also accept your place and pay your deposit before your deadline you can also claim your automatic £3,000 Early Acceptance Discount, bringing the total fee reduction to £7,000. If you are eligible for the Automatic Merit Scholarship you will instead be awarded the Healthcare Innovation Scholarship as it is the higher value award.
- Automatic Revolutionary Technologies Scholarship - £5,000
Emerging technologies such as autonomous vehicles, robotics, and smart manufacturing are rapidly changing the world around us. From the way we travel to the way we work, these technologies have the potential to transform our lives.
We are offering automatic scholarships of £5,000 to students wishing to study on one of the following courses:
If you also accept your place and pay your deposit before your deadline you can also claim your automatic £3,000 Early Acceptance Discount, bringing the total fee reduction to £8,000. If you are eligible for the Automatic Merit Scholarship you will be awarded the Revolutionary Technologies Scholarship as it is the higher value award.
- Automatic Global Solutions Scholarship - £5,000
As the world becomes increasingly interconnected and interdependent, the need for effective global solutions to pressing challenges becomes more evident. Crisis management, Cyber Security, business development, and sustainable operations are four key areas where global cooperation and innovation are crucial.
We are offering automatic scholarships of £5,000 to students wishing to study on one of the following courses:
If you also accept your place and pay your deposit before your deadline you can also claim your £3,000 Early Acceptance Discount, bringing the total fee reduction to £8,000. If you are eligible for the Automatic Merit Scholarship you will be awarded the Global Solutions Scholarship as it is the higher value award.
- Sir Adrian Cadbury Chancellor’s Scholarship - £7,000
Applications for the Sir Adrian Cadbury Chancellor's Scholarship are now open.
Sir Adrian Cadbury, was a corporate governance pioneer and a champion of education and community engagement, serving as chancellor of Aston University. His commitment to integrity, ethical business practices, and social responsibility permeated his work and left an indelible mark on the corporate landscape.
This scholarship recognises Sir Adrian’s values and contributions. As a Civic University we are looking for students who are committed to making a difference, who will take the learning and experience gained on their degree to make a positive impact in their communities internationally.
The Sir Adrian Cadbury Chancellor’s Scholarship comprises of a £7,000 fee reduction and exclusive opportunities for networking and self-development, including opportunities to meet VIP business leaders, attend exclusive events with the Vice-Chancellor Professor Aleks Subic and attend games at Aston Villa FC.
To be considered for this scholarship you must submit an application in the form of a one minute video, introducing yourself, and explaining why you should be considered for the scholarship.
If you also accept your place and pay your deposit before your deadline you can also claim your £3,000 Early Acceptance Discount, bringing the total fee reduction to £10,000. If you are eligible for any of our automatic scholarships you will instead be awarded this scholarship as it is the higher value award.
Please note - applicants for the Postgraduate Diploma for Overseas Pharmacists (OSPAP) PgDip/MSc are excluded from this scholarship.
Application method
Offer holders will receive an individual scholarship application link by email starting from 14 February 2024
Closing date
31 March 2024 23:59 (UK Time)
Result release date
No later than the week commencing on the 15 April 2024
For September 2024, you could benefit from a personalised Aston award worth up to £15,000.
- Aston Enterprise Scholarship - up to 100% full fee
The Aston Enterprise Scholarship awards one full (100%) and two partial (40%) scholarships for students looking to start their own business when they graduate.
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- British Council Women in STEM Scholarship
The British Council has established programmes to support Women and Girls in STEM around the world, designed with a lifecycle approach in mind, from inspiring young girls to stay in STEM to supporting women working in STEM fields reach positions of leadership and network with their peers in their region and the UK.
This year, supported by the British Council, Aston University is delighted to announce 5 fully funded scholarships for female students from Brazil, interested in pursuing master’s studies in the fields of:
Mechanical Engineering
Future Vehicle Technologies
Robotics and Autonomous Systems
Smart Manufacturing
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- Gain more than a Masters - Gain a professional management qualification for free
Although not strictly a scholarship, we are offering students who choose to join Aston University on a taught Master’s degree in September 2024 the opportunity to gain an additional professional management qualification for free.
You can study the Chartered Management Institute Level 7 Award in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice from June to September 2024. This is a prestigious professional qualification awarded by the chartered body for management and leadership in the UK, and taught by Aston Business School’s top academics.
Teaching will take place online, and you will have the flexibility to study in your own time.
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