Ernest Edward Scholarship at Aston University 2026

Aston University is delighted to offer up to four sanctuary scholarships for students who are seeking refuge in the UK. 

These scholarships benefit asylum seekers or those who have been granted a form of limited permission to stay in the UK, following an unsuccessful asylum application, and who are therefore prevented from accessing student finance.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Interview Process
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineMay 1, 2026
• Study LevelMasters , Undergraduate
• SponsorAston University
• City to studyBirmingham
• School to studyAston University
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

Ernest Edward Scholars receive a full tuition fee waiver, support with accommodation and living costs, and additional non-cash support

Requirements

Course: You must have applied to study a course at Aston University. Most three-year undergraduate and one-year postgraduate courses are eligible but certain courses such as medicine and nursing are not eligible.

You must be:

• In the UK
• An asylum seeker or the partner/dependant of an asylum seeker; OR
• An unsuccessful asylum seeker/refugee or the partner/dependant of an unsuccessful asylum seeker/refugee who has instead been granted Discretionary Leave to Remain (DLR) or some other form of temporary status in the UK.

Selection Process

• A representative from Aston University will contact you by email after each stage to let you know if your application is successful.

Check also:
Free Ongoing Fully Funded Scholarships Guide 2026 (Download Now)

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Please email the Ernest Edward Scholarship Team to request an application form on or after 9 March 2026.
• The application form will not be available until that date so please do not email to request it any earlier.

For more details, visit Aston University Scholarship webpage