Amount
20000.0
Country
United Kingdom
Level
Master's
Deadline
TBD
About This Scholarship
UK university scholarship for refugees and asylum seekers at Aston (West Midlands). Fee waiver Support with accommodation/living costs Range of non-cash support as required e.g. mentoring, language Costs are up to £20,000 for post graduate courses and up to £45,000 for the course duration.
What it takes to get there
Student visa
- Proof of funds: £1,171 per month, for 9 months. (£1,529 per month in London.)official source
This award does not say it covers living costs, so plan to show this amount yourself. The official page says a scholarship or sponsor letter can count as proof.
- Application fee: £558.official source
- Health surcharge: £776 per year of the visa.official source
- Usual decision time: about 3 weeks.official source
- From Gaza: the government says it will seek to help eligible students leave if the scholarship covers both course fees and living costs, and that the journey out cannot be guaranteed. This award does not say it covers living costs, so it may not qualify for this support.official source
- A post-study work visa exists for graduates.official source
Checked on the official pages on 2026-09-27. Rules change; confirm on the official page before you pay or book.
Requirements
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Ernest Edward Scholarship 2026?
UK university scholarship for refugees and asylum seekers at Aston (West Midlands). Fee waiver Support with accommodation/living costs Range of non-cash support as required e.g. mentoring, language Costs are up to £20,000 for post graduate courses and up to £45,000 for the course duration.
Who can apply for the Ernest Edward Scholarship 2026?
Students pursuing Master's degrees can apply. This scholarship specifically supports Palestinian students.
What is the application deadline?
Please check the official scholarship website for current application deadlines.
How much funding does this scholarship provide?
The Ernest Edward Scholarship 2026 provides 20000.0 in funding.
What are the requirements?
Requirements vary. Please check the official scholarship website for detailed eligibility criteria.
How competitive is this scholarship?
The Ernest Edward Scholarship 2026 has an acceptance rate of approximately 9.93%. This is a highly competitive scholarship.
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