International Scholarships
Recognising and supporting outstanding students
We're investing in scholarships to help you achieve your career ambitions here at Aston University.
We have a range of international scholarships to recognise your academic, professional, and personal experience.
To apply for a scholarship, you will need to apply for and receive an offer for an Aston University course first.
Scholarship applications open on key dates throughout the year, and we will share information on how to apply closer to those dates.
Scholarships for September 2026
Undergraduate
- International Community Scholarship (Undergraduate)
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The Undergraduate International Community Scholarship is a competitive, application-based award for eligible undergraduate applicants joining Aston University in September 2026.
Value: £5,000, applied to the first year of undergraduate study only.
Deadlines
Early application round:
- Application: Sunday 10th May (midnight UK time)
- Scholarship Outcome: Monday 25th May 2026
- Deposit Payment: Monday 15th June 2026
Final application round:
- Application: Sunday 5th July (midnight UK time)
- Scholarship Outcome: Monday 13th July 2026
- Deposit Payment: Friday 24th July 2026
Acceptance/confirmation process
- Once an application round closes, the University will allow up to 14 working days to review and assess applications.
- Applicants will be notified if they have been awarded a scholarship, subject to conditions.
- Awarded applicants for the Early Application Round will be given 21 calendar days to pay their tuition fee deposit.
- Awarded applicants for the Final Application Round will be given 14 calendar days to pay their tuition fee deposit.
- Scholarship confirmation occurs only after the applicant has paid their deposit, at which point the award is applied to the student record.
Application link
- The scholarship application link will be emailed directly to eligible undergraduate international offer-holders and will not be hosted publicly. If you believe you are eligible but have not received your scholarship application link, please contact international@aston.ac.uk
- Submission of this form does not guarantee the award of a scholarship. All applications are assessed against the published eligibility criteria and Terms & Conditions. Awards are subject to approval and availability.
Eligibility
- Open to self-funded international undergraduate offer-holders only
- For direct entry to Year 1
- Subject to programme and progression exclusions, as detailed in the Terms and Conditions.
Programme exclusions:
The following programmes are not eligible for the Undergraduate International Community Scholarship:
BSc Nursing Studies (Adult Nursing or Mental Health)
MBChB Medicine MOptom Optometry
MPharm Pharmacy
BSc Healthcare Science (Audiology) - Sir Adrian Cadbury Chancellor's Scholarship - £10,000
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Sir Adrian Cadbury was a leader in ethical business and education. This scholarship honours his values of integrity, community, and positive impact.
We are looking for students who want to make a difference and use their degree to help communities around the world.
Scholarship value: £10,000 fee reduction
How to apply: You will receive a personal application link by email after you receive your offer to study
Application requirements: Submit an application form and a short statement explaining why you should be considered for the scholarship (500 words or fewer).
Your statement should outline how you will make a difference and use your degree to help communities around the world.
Deadline to apply: Sunday 21st June 2026 (midnight UK time)
Decision date: Monday 29th June 2026
Eligibility
- Open to self-funded international undergraduate offer-holders only
- For direct entry to Year 1
- Subject to programme and progression exclusions, as detailed in the Terms and Conditions.
Programme exclusions:
The following programmes are not eligible for the Sir Adrian Cadbury Chancellor’s Scholarship- BSc Nursing Studies (Adult Nursing or Mental Health), MBChB Medicine, MOptom Optometry, MPharm Pharmacy, BSc Healthcare Science (Audiology)
Please note: Scholarships cannot be combined. Students are awarded the highest value scholarship available to them.
Postgraduate
- International Community Scholarship (Postgraduate)
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The International Community Scholarship offers a discount to tuition fees to all international applicants who pay their deposit by a specific date.
- September Intake: £4,000
- Pay deposit by the offer acceptance deadline stated in your offer letter
This discount will be automatically subtracted from the tuition fees of those who meet the above criteria, there is no need to apply.
Exclusions - the following programmes will not be subject to this discount:
- MBA
- PGDIP/ MSc in Overseas Pharmacy Assessment Programme
- MSc in Physician Associate Practice
- MRes programmes
- Any postgraduate research degree
- Sir Adrian Cadbury Chancellor’s Scholarship - £10,000
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Sir Adrian Cadbury was a leader in ethical business and education. This scholarship honours his values of integrity, community, and positive impact.
We are looking for students who want to make a difference and use their degree to help communities around the world.
Scholarship value: £10,000 fee reduction
Who can apply: International offer holders (excludes MRes, MBA, OSPAP, and Physician Associate courses)
How to apply: You will receive a personal application link by email after you receive your offer to study
Deadline to apply: Sunday 21st June 2026 (midnight UK time)
Decision date: Monday 29th June 2026
Application requirements: Submit an application form and a short statement explaining why you should be considered for the scholarship (500 words or fewer).
Your statement should outline how you will make a difference and use your degree to help communities around the world.
- Full-time MBA Scholarship
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We offer MBA scholarships to candidates who demonstrate the potential to make a transformational impact on the MBA cohort and a global impact through their subsequent career.
Scholarship value: Gold Scholarship - £12,500
Silver Scholarship - £6,500
Who can apply: Applicants to the Full-Time MBA (in-person, Aston University Birmingham campus
How to apply: You will be invited to an MBA interview. The interview is an opportunity for us to get to know you, and for you to ask us anything about our MBA programme. During the interview we will also assess your suitability for a scholarship. All scholarships are awarded on the basis of a recommendation to an award panel after interview.
Please note: Scholarships cannot be combined. Students are awarded the highest value scholarship available to them.
Partnerships
These scholarships are for applicants who are articulating or progressing to Aston University through a formally recognised Articulation or Progression Partner Institution. If your institution isn't listed, please apply for the Global Articulation and Progression Scholarship.
- Global Articulation and Progression - £5,000
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The Global Articulation and Progression Scholarship supports international students progressing/articulating to Aston University through recognised partner institutions.
This scholarship provides a tuition fee reduction, applied to the first year of study at Aston University, Birmingham.
Scholarship value: £5,000 tuition fee reduction
How to apply: Complete the scholarship application form below after receiving an offer to study at Aston University.
Application requirements: Submit the application form and a short statement explaining why you should be considered for the scholarship (300-400 words).
Key dates
Submission deadline: 14th June 2026 (midnight UK time)
Scholarship outcome: 30th June 2026
Deposit deadline: 21st July 2026 (midnight UK time)Eligibility
- Open to self-funded international offer holders progressing/articulating through an approved articulation or progression agreement
- Applicants must hold an offer for a full-time Undergraduate or Postgraduate Taught programme at Aston University
- Applicants must meet all academic and English language entry requirements
- Subject to programme exclusions, as outlined below and in the Terms and Conditions
Programme exclusions
The following programmes are not eligible for the Global Articulation and Progression Scholarship:- BSc Nursing Studies (Adult Nursing or Mental Health)
- MBChB Medicine
- MOptom Optometry
- BSc Healthcare Science (Audiology)
- PGDip / MSc OSPAP
- MPH
- MSc Physician Associate Practice
- All MRes programmes
- All PhD programmes
- All MBA programmes
Terms and Conditions
Full eligibility criteria, programme exclusions and scholarship conditions are outlined in the Global Articulation and Progression Scholarship Terms and Conditions.
The full Terms and Conditions can be found below. -
- NCUK
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The NCUK Articulation and Progression Scholarship supports international students progressing/articulating from an NCUK pathway programme to continue their studies at Aston University, Birmingham.
The scholarship provides a tuition fee reduction for eligible students progressing/articulating from an NCUK International Foundation Year (IFY), International Year One (IY1), or Master's Preparation programme (MP) and enrolling at Aston University for the September 2026 intake.
The scholarship is competitive and application-based, meaning applicants must submit a scholarship application to be considered. Meeting the eligibility criteria does not guarantee that a scholarship will be awarded. All applications are assessed in line with the published eligibility requirements and scholarship availability.
Scholarships are applied as a tuition fee reduction to the eligible programme of study and cannot be exchanged for cash or transferred to another programme, applicant, or intake.
Scholarship values
The available scholarship awards for NCUK students progressing/articulating to Aston University are shown below.NCUK Students currently studying Scholarship Value NCUK International Foundation Year (IFY) £6,500 tuition fee reduction (first year at Aston University) NCUK International Year One (IY1) £5,000 tuition fee reduction in Year 2 (first year at Aston University), with the potential to receive an additional £5,000 in the final year of study NCUK Master's Preparation Programme (MP) £5,000 tuition fee reduction (first year at Aston University) For students progressing/articulating from NCUK International Year One, the scholarship may be awarded across two academic years. Students who meet the continuation requirements during their first year at Aston University may receive a further £5,000 tuition fee reduction in their final year of study.
Continuation of the final-year award requires students to achieve an overall 60% average at first attempt, pass all modules at first attempt, and remain enrolled as an Overseas fee payer.
How to apply
To be considered for the NCUK Articulation and Progression Scholarship, applicants must complete the scholarship application form after receiving an offer to study at Aston University.
Applicants will be asked to submit a short written statement as part of the application explaining why they should be considered for the scholarship.
Applications are reviewed following the submission deadline. Where the number of eligible applications exceeds the available scholarship allocation, applications will be assessed competitively using the University’s internal evaluation process.
Key dates
Submission deadline: 14th June 2026 (midnight UK time)
Scholarship outcome: 30th June 2026
Deposit deadline: 21st July 2026 (midnight UK time)
Eligibility
To be eligible for the NCUK Articulation and Progression Scholarship, applicants must:- Be classified as an Overseas fee payer
- Hold an offer for a full-time Undergraduate or Postgraduate Taught programme at Aston University, Birmingham
- Be progressing/articulating directly from one of the following NCUK pathway programmes:
- NCUK International Foundation Year (IFY)
- NCUK International Year One (IY1)
- NCUK Master's Preparation programme (MP)
- Meet all academic and English language entry requirements
- Submit a completed scholarship application before the published deadline
- Pay the required programme deposit and enrol for the September 2026 intake.
The scholarship is open to self-funded international students. Applicants whose studies are fully or partially funded by a sponsor are not normally eligible unless a formal agreement with Aston University confirms eligibility.
Programme exclusions
The following programmes are not eligible for the NCUK Articulation and Progression Scholarship.Undergraduate
- MBChB Medicine
- MPharm Pharmacy
- MOptom Optometry
- BSc Nursing Studies
- BSc Healthcare Science (Audiology)
Postgraduate
- PGDip / MSc Overseas Pharmacy Assessment Programme (OSPAP)
- MSc Physician Associate Practice
- All MBA programmes
- All MRes programmes
- All research-only programmes.
Additional programme exclusions may apply where specified by the University.
Terms and Conditions
Full eligibility criteria, scholarship conditions and continuation requirements are outlined in the NCUK Articulation and Progression Scholarship Terms and Conditions.
The full Terms and Conditions can be found below. - North East Forestry University (NEFU) - £5,000
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The NEFU Articulation Scholarship supports eligible students progressing to Aston University through the dual-degree partnership between Northeast Forestry University (NEFU) and Aston University.
The scholarship provides a £5,000 tuition fee reduction for students joining Aston University through the approved 3+1 articulation pathway, where students complete three years of study at NEFU before progressing to Aston University to complete the final year of the programme.
This scholarship is automatic and non-competitive. Eligible students do not need to submit a separate scholarship application.
Students progressing through the NEFU partnership route will be informed of the scholarship by their partner institution and the Aston University Partnership Lead. The award is confirmed once the required programme deposit has been paid and becomes active following successful enrolment at Aston University.
Scholarship ValueValue Programme £5,000 tuition fee reduction BSc (Hons) Construction Project Management
The scholarship is applied as a tuition fee reduction for the single academic year studied at Aston University. The award has no cash value and cannot be transferred or used for accommodation, living expenses, or other costs.
Eligibility
To be eligible, applicants must:- Successfully complete the required stage of study at Northeast Forestry University
- Progress to Aston University through the approved 3+1 articulation agreement
- Hold an offer for BSc (Hons) Construction Project Management
- Be classified as an Overseas student for tuition fee purposes
- Be self-funded
- Meet all academic and non-academic conditions of their offer
The scholarship is available only to students progressing through the formal articulation pathway and is not available to applicants applying independently outside the agreement.
How the Scholarship Works
Eligible students are identified through the NEFU articulation pathway and informed of the scholarship by their partner institution and the Aston University Partnership Lead.The scholarship is confirmed once the programme deposit has been paid and is applied to the student record before enrolment. The tuition fee reduction becomes active once the student successfully enrols at Aston University.
If a student withdraws before enrolment, does not enrol, or is unable to obtain a visa, the scholarship will automatically lapse.
Important Information
- Students may normally hold only one Aston University scholarship per programme.
- The award applies to one academic year of study only.
- Sponsored students are not eligible.
- The scholarship cannot be deferred, transferred, or converted to cash.
Full Terms and Conditions
Full Terms and Conditions for the NEFU Articulation Scholarship are available below and should be read carefully before accepting your offer. - OnCampus Aston
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OnCampus Aston Merit Scholarships
The OnCampus Aston Merit Scholarships recognise high-achieving international students who progress from OnCampus Aston to study at Aston University, Birmingham.
These scholarships provide a tuition fee reduction of up to £6,000 for eligible students joining Aston University in September 2026.All scholarships are awarded automatically, based on academic performance. There is no separate application process.
Eligible students will normally be identified through the OnCampus Aston progression process. The scholarship is confirmed once the required tuition fee deposit has been paid and becomes active after successful enrolment at Aston University.OnCampus Aston Progression Scholarships
The value and allocation of the OnCampus Aston Progression Scholarships are determined by OnCampus Aston. Applied as a tuition fee discount, the scholarship awarded by Aston University will match the value of the scholarship awarded to the student by OnCampus Aston during the foundation year.Scholarship value
Students may receive one of the following awards:Scholarship Maximum Value OnCampus Aston Gold Merit Scholarship Up to £6,000 OnCampus Aston Silver Merit Scholarship Up to £5,000 OnCampus Aston Progression Scholarship Match-funded award. Value and allocation determined by OnCampus Aston. Where a student holds both a Progression Scholarship and a Merit Scholarship, the Merit award will act as a top-up to reach the maximum scholarship value.
The maximum total scholarship available to any individual student is £6,000.
Scholarships are applied as a tuition fee reduction for the first academic year at Aston University only.
Eligibility
To be eligible, applicants must:- Progress to Aston University from OnCampus Aston (Birmingham campus)
- Hold an offer for an eligible full-time programme
- Be classified as an Overseas student for tuition fee purposes
- Be fully self-funded
- Successfully complete their OnCampus Aston pathway programme
- Meet all conditions of their Aston University offer
Scholarships are awarded automatically based on progression status and academic performance within the OnCampus Aston cohort.
Programme exclusions
The scholarship does not apply to the following programmes:- BSc Nursing Studies (Adult or Mental Health)
- MBChB Medicine
- MOptom Optometry
- BSc Healthcare Science (Audiology)
- PGDip / MSc OSPAP
- MPH
- MSc Physician Associate Practice
- All MRes programmes
- All PhD programmes
- All MBA programmes
Important information
- Scholarships are available for the September 2026 intake only
- The award applies to the first academic year at Aston University
- Students may normally hold one Aston University scholarship per programme
- Scholarships cannot be deferred to a later intake
- he scholarship is applied as a tuition fee discount only
Full terms and conditions
Full Terms and Conditions can be found below and should be read carefully before accepting your offer. - Symbiosis International University
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The Symbiosis Articulation Merit Scholarship supports high-achieving students progressing to Aston University, Birmingham through the formal dual degree partnership with Symbiosis International University (India).
The scholarship provides a tuition fee reduction for the first year of study at Aston University for eligible students joining the September 2026 intake.
This scholarship is automatic and merit-based. Eligible students do not need to submit a separate scholarship application. Awards are determined based on academic performance achieved at Symbiosis prior to articulation.
Students will normally be informed of the scholarship through Symbiosis and the Aston University Partnership team. The scholarship is confirmed once the required programme deposit has been paid and becomes active after successful enrolment at Aston University.
Scholarship ValueAcademic Achievement (UK Equivalent) Scholarship Award First Class or Upper Second Class (2:1) equivalent 20% tuition fee discount Lower Second Class (2:2) equivalent 15% tuition fee discount
The scholarship is applied as a tuition fee reduction for the first year of study at Aston University only. The award has no cash value and cannot be used for accommodation, living expenses, or other costs.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the Symbiosis Articulation Merit Scholarship, applicants must:- Progress to Aston University through the approved Symbiosis dual degree articulation pathway
- Hold an offer for an eligible undergraduate or postgraduate programme at Aston University
- Be classified as an Overseas student for tuition fee purposes
- Be self-funded
- Successfully complete the relevant stage of study at Symbiosis International University (India)
- Meet all academic and non-academic conditions of their offer
Students studying at Symbiosis Dubai or other campuses are not eligible for this scholarship.
How the Scholarship Works
Eligible students are identified through the articulation partnership between Symbiosis International University (India).
The scholarship is confirmed once the required tuition fee deposit has been paid. The tuition fee reduction is then applied to the student record and becomes active once the student successfully enrols at Aston University.
If a student withdraws before enrolment, does not enrol, or is unable to obtain a visa, the scholarship will automatically lapse.
Important Information- The scholarship is available for the September 2026 intake only
- The award applies to the first year of study at Aston University only
- Students may normally hold only one Aston University scholarship per programme
- Eligibility and fee status will be verified during the admissions and enrolment process
Full Terms and Conditions
Full Terms and Conditions for the Symbiosis Articulation Merit Scholarship can be found below and should be read carefully before accepting your offer. - VNUK Institute for Research and Executive Education - £6,000
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The VNUK Institute for Research and Executive Education Articulation Scholarship supports eligible students progressing to Aston University through the formal articulation agreement between the VNUK Institute and Aston University.
The scholarship provides a £6,000 tuition fee reduction for students joining Aston University in the September 2026 intake through the VNUK articulation pathway.
This scholarship is automatic and non-competitive. Eligible students do not need to submit a separate scholarship application.
Students progressing through the VN-UK partnership route will be informed of the scholarship by their partner institution and the Aston University Partnership Lead. The award is confirmed once the required programme deposit has been paid and becomes active following successful enrolment at Aston University.
Scholarship ValueValue Pathway £6,000 tuition fee reduction Approved VNUK Articulation Programme The scholarship is applied as a tuition fee discount for one academic year of study at Aston University. The award has no cash value and cannot be transferred or used for accommodation, living expenses, or other costs.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the VN-UK Articulation Scholarship, applicants must:- Successfully complete the required stage of study at the VN-UK Institute for Research and Executive Education
- Progress to Aston University through the approved articulation agreement
- Hold an offer for an approved articulation programme
- Be classified as an Overseas student for tuition fee purposes
- Be self-funded
- Meet all academic and non-academic conditions of their offer
The scholarship is available only to students progressing through the formal articulation pathway and is not available to applicants applying independently outside the agreement.
How the Scholarship Works
The scholarship follows a structured confirmation process:- Eligibility identification – students progressing through the VN-UK articulation pathway are identified by the partner institution and Aston University.
- Partner communication – eligible students are informed of the scholarship by the VNUK Institute and the Aston University Partnership Lead.
- Deposit confirmation – payment of the required programme deposit confirms the scholarship.
- Student record application – the scholarship is applied to the student record.
- Activation – the tuition fee reduction becomes active once the student successfully enrols at Aston University.
If a student withdraws before enrolment, does not enrol, or is unable to obtain a visa, the scholarship will automatically lapse.
Important Information
- Students may normally hold only one Aston University scholarship per programme.
- The award applies to one academic year of study only.
- Eligibility and fee status will be verified during the admissions and enrolment process.
Full Terms and Conditions
Full Terms and Conditions for the VN-UK Articulation Scholarship are available below and should be read carefully before accepting your offer. - Xi’an Jiaotong University (XJTU) - £5,000
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The XJTU Articulation Scholarship supports eligible students progressing to Aston University through the formal articulation agreement between Xi’an Jiaotong University (XJTU) and Aston University.
The scholarship provides a £5,000 tuition fee reduction for students joining Aston University through the XJTU articulation pathway for the September 2026 intake.
This scholarship is automatic and non-competitive, meaning eligible students do not need to submit a separate scholarship application. Students progressing through the articulation pathway will be informed of the scholarship by Xi’an Jiaotong University and the Aston University Partnerships team.
The award is confirmed once the required programme deposit has been paid and becomes active following successful enrolment at Aston University.
Scholarship ValueValue Pathway £5,000 tuition fee reduction Approved XJTU Articulation Programme The scholarship is applied as a tuition fee discount for one academic year of study at Aston University. The award has no cash value and cannot be transferred or used for accommodation, living expenses, or other costs.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the XJTU Articulation Scholarship, applicants must:
- Successfully complete the required stage of study at Xi’an Jiaotong University
- Progress to Aston University through the approved articulation agreement
- Hold an offer for an approved articulation programme
- Be classified as an Overseas student for tuition fee purposes
- Be self-funded
- Meet all academic and non-academic conditions of their offer
The scholarship is available only to students progressing through the formal articulation pathway and is not available to applicants from XJTU applying independently outside the agreement.
How the Scholarship Works
Eligible students are identified through the articulation partnership between Xi’an Jiaotong University and Aston University.
The scholarship is confirmed once the required tuition fee deposit has been paid. The tuition fee reduction is then applied to the student record and becomes active once the student successfully enrols at Aston University.
If a student withdraws before enrolment, does not enrol, or is unable to obtain a visa, the scholarship will automatically lapse.
Important Information- Students may normally hold only one Aston University scholarship per programme of study.
- The award applies to one academic year of study only.
- Eligibility and fee status will be verified during the admissions and enrolment process.
Full Terms and Conditions
Full Terms and Conditions for the XJTU Articulation Scholarship are available below and should be read carefully before accepting your offer. - Sir Adrian Cadbury Chancellor’s Scholarship - £10,000
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Sir Adrian Cadbury was a leader in ethical business and education. This scholarship honours his values of integrity, community, and positive impact.
We are looking for students who want to make a difference and use their degree to help communities around the world.
Scholarship value: £10,000 fee reduction
Who can apply: International offer holders (excludes MRes, MBA, OSPAP, and Physician Associate courses)
How to apply: You will receive a personal application link by email after you receive your offer to study
Deadline to apply: Sunday 21st June 2026 (midnight UK time)
Decision date: Monday 29th June 2026
Application requirements: Submit an application form and a short statement explaining why you should be considered for the scholarship (500 words or fewer).
Your statement should outline how you will make a difference and use your degree to help communities around the world.
Please note: Scholarships cannot be combined. Students are awarded the highest value scholarship available to them.
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