Scholarships at Aston University

The Aston Enterprise Scholarship awards one full and two partial scholarships for students looking to start their own business when they graduate.

Aston University is here to help future entrepreneurs and is offering a full scholarship and two partial scholarships to students who demonstrate that they have the potential to be successful entrepreneurs in the future. These scholarships are for students who plan to study a one-year master's course beginning in September 2024.

Here for entrepreneurs

We are a university that trains business leaders, works with businesses, and researches the innovative and entrepreneurial behaviour of firms and individuals. At Aston, we want all our students to be creative and have ideas that can change the businesses or professions of their future career. The Aston Enterprise Scholarship enables us to train and support the business leaders of the future.

This award demonstrates our dedication to supporting our entrepreneurial students and new business start-ups and SMEs across the wider West Midlands region.

The winner will receive:

• Full scholarship (100% reduction in tuition fees) for a Master's course beginning in September 2024

• Support from Aston Enterprise, including mentorship, office space and a grant to start a business in Birmingham after they graduate

The two runners-up will both receive a partial scholarship (40% reduction in tuition fees) for a Master's course beginning in September 2024.

For April 2024 we will be offering students an automatic scholarship of 10% off tuition fees. There is no need to submit a separate application for this discount, it will appear as a fee reduction when you enrol onto your course.

The sooner you confirm your decision to choose Aston University by accepting your place, the more we can support you, and ensure that your arrival on campus is as smooth as possible.

To help you make this important decision so that you have time to prepare for your Aston journey, we are offering all students an automatic £3,000 discount, if you accept your place and pay your deposit by the deadline stated in your offer letter, which should be six weeks from receiving your offer. There is no need to submit a separate application for this discount, it will appear as a fee reduction when you enrol onto your course.

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:

• MSc Business Enterprise Development

• MSc Cyber Security Management

• MSc Crisis and Disaster Management

• MSc Sustainable Business Operations

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 this scholarship as it is the higher value award.

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:

• MRES Biosciences

• MSc Neuroscience for Drug Discovery

• MRES Neuropharmacology

• MSc Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine

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 this scholarship as it is the higher value award.

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.

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.

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:

• MSc Future Vehicle Technologies

• MSc Robotics and Autonomous Systems

• MSc Smart Manufacturing

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 this scholarship as it is the higher value award.

In partnership with the British Council and the GREAT Britain Campaign, Aston University is offering £10,000 towards tuition fees for one-year postgraduate-level taught courses to one student from each of the following countries who enrol at Aston University in 2024 (Please note - excluded courses are the MBA and Postgraduate Diploma for Overseas Pharmacists (OSPAP)):

• Thailand – January 2024 courses

• India – September 2024 courses

• Pakistan – September 2024 courses

• Vietnam – September 2024 courses

The GREAT Scholarships 2024 programme, launched by the British Council together with 72 UK universities, supports postgraduate students from Bangladesh, China, Egypt, Ghana, Greece, Kenya, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Thailand, Turkey and Vietnam to access world-class UK higher education opportunities.

The scholarship programme offers financial support of a minimum of £10,000 to students pursuing one-year postgraduate study in the UK. Students can apply for courses in a range of subjects, at the 72 institutions across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Eligibility criteria

• Course: One-year postgraduate-level on-campus taught course (excluding the MBA and OSPAP).

• Nationality: India, Pakistan, Thailand and Vietnam (you must also be a current resident of your country).

• Minimum academic qualification: equivalent of a UK 2:1 degree qualification.

Deadline

The deadline for all submissions can be made by is 23:59 UK time on Thursday 30th November 2024. All parts of the application will need to be submitted to be considered for the award. 

We offer MBA scholarships at gold (£12,000) and silver (£6,000) level to candidates who demonstrate the potential to make a transformational impact on the MBA cohort and a global impact through their subsequent career.

Gold scholarships

Gold level scholarships of £12,000 will be awarded to a small number of outstanding candidates. 

We are looking for:

• Evidence of leadership demonstrated throughout your career to date.

• Evidence of entrepreneurial behaviours and impact.

• Evidence of a commitment to equality, social responsibility and sustainability.

• The ability to show the role that the Aston MBA will play in your career development

Silver scholarships

Silver level scholarships of £6,000 will be awarded to excellent candidates. 

• Evidence of commercial success achieved during your career to date.

• Evidence of applying entrepreneurial thinking.

• Understanding of the importance of equality, social responsibility and sustainability.

• A passion for self development, and a clear rationale for wishing to study the Aston MBA and a vision of where the MBA will take you.

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.