Aston University in the United Kingdom is currently accepting applications for the Ernest Edward Scholarship for international students seeking refuge in the UK.
The Ernest Edward Scholarship 2026 at Aston University offers financial support worth up to £45,000 for undergraduate students and up to £20,000 for postgraduate students to help cover tuition fees, accommodation, and living expenses.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: United Kingdom
- Category: Undergraduate Scholarships | Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship worth up to £45,000 | Living Stipend | Accommodation Support
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: Not Specified
Scholarship Details
Aston University established the Ernest Edward Scholarship to support students seeking sanctuary in the UK by providing access to quality higher education regardless of financial or immigration challenges.
The scholarship is named in memory of Ernest Edward Crummack, the grandfather of the donor behind the initiative, who left school at the age of 12 to work in a coal mine. Through this scholarship, Aston University aims to create opportunities for students who may otherwise be excluded from higher education due to their immigration status.
The program offers sanctuary scholarships to asylum seekers, refugees, and individuals with temporary permission to remain in the UK who are unable to access public student funding.
Selected students will benefit from financial assistance and additional welfare support throughout their studies at Aston University.
Eligibility Criteria
To be qualified for the Ernest Edward Scholarship, applicants must:
- Have applied for an eligible course at Aston University.
- Be applying for a three-year undergraduate course or a one-year postgraduate course.
- Reside in the United Kingdom at the time of application.
- Be an asylum seeker or a partner/dependant of an asylum seeker.
- Or be an unsuccessful asylum seeker/refugee, or the partner/dependant of such individuals, who has been granted Discretionary Leave to Remain (DLR) or another form of temporary immigration status in the UK.
Please note that some programs such as Medicine and Nursing are not eligible for the scholarship.
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants of the Ernest Edward Scholarship will receive:
- Full tuition fee waiver
- Accommodation support
- Living cost support
- Scholarship funding worth up to £45,000 for undergraduate studies
- Scholarship funding worth up to £20,000 for postgraduate taught programs
- Language support where necessary
- Sports Aston membership
- Professional mentoring opportunities
- Support from Aston Students’ Union
The exact scholarship amount awarded may vary depending on the applicant’s individual financial needs.
Required Documents
To apply for this scholarship, applicants should prepare to submit:
- Proof of application to Aston University
- Immigration or asylum documentation
- Supporting financial documents (if required)
- Any additional documents requested by the university
How to Apply
To apply for the Ernest Edward Scholarship:
- Visit the official scholarship webpage.
- Apply for an eligible undergraduate or postgraduate course at Aston University.
- Complete the scholarship application process as instructed on the program portal.
- Submit all required supporting documents.
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