The Allan and Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust Foundation is pleased to announce the 2025 Ferguson Scholarship at the University of Leeds. This scholarship offers full financial support for international students from developing countries to pursue a one-year taught Master’s program in the United Kingdom.
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About the Scholarship
The Ferguson Scholarship provides complete funding, including tuition fees, a maintenance allowance of £16,664, return economy airfare, and additional allowances. Below, you’ll find details about eligibility, benefits, and how to apply for this opportunity.
Key Information
- Host Institution: University of Leeds, UK
- Scholarship Type: Postgraduate/Master’s
- Eligibility: Developing country applicants
- Benefits: Full funding, £16,664 stipend, airfare, and other allowances
- Language Requirement: No IELTS required
- Application Deadline: February 3, 2025
Eligible Fields of Study
The Ferguson Scholarship is available for applicants pursuing Master’s programs in areas related to economic, social, or technological development (excluding the Leeds MBA). Eligible schools include:
- Earth and Environment
- Electronic and Electrical Engineering
- Biological Sciences
- Geography
- History
- Law
- Languages, Cultures, and Societies
- Medicine
- Media and Communication
- Performance and Cultural Industries
- Physics and Astronomy
- Politics and International Studies
- Philosophy, Religion, and History of Science
- Transport Studies
- Leeds University Business School
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be a citizen of a developing country.
- Commit to pursuing a one-year full-time Master’s program in an eligible field.
- Hold or expect to hold a Bachelor’s degree equivalent to a UK Upper Second Class Honours degree by September 2025.
- Meet the University’s English language requirements by February 3, 2025, if English is not their first language.
- Not have undertaken studies lasting one year or more in a developed country.
- Demonstrate financial need and lack of resources to fund studies independently.
- Be eligible to pay fees at the International rate.
Scholarship Benefits
Recipients of the Ferguson Scholarship will receive:
- Full tuition fee coverage
- A maintenance allowance of £16,664
- Economy return travel expenses
- Additional allowances
Application Process
Follow these steps to apply:
- Visit the scholarship webpage using the provided link.
- Submit an application for a relevant taught Master’s program at the University of Leeds.
- Obtain a Student Application Number after completing your program application.
- Use your Student Application Number to fill out the online scholarship application form.
Selection Process:
- Each eligible school will shortlist candidates.
- The University of Leeds Scholarship Selection Panel will finalize the successful applicants.
- Unsuccessful candidates will be notified approximately four weeks after the application deadline.
- Shortlisted applicants will receive a decision within ten weeks of the deadline.
Application Deadline
- February 3, 2025
Don’t miss this fully funded opportunity to study in the UK!
