Scholarships at Aston University

The Women in Engineering Scholarship is designed to attract the brightest and best female students to study at Aston University. As well as a tuition fee discount, this scholarship offers successful applicants a programme of mentoring and support throughout their course, along with networking opportunities with business and industry.

The School of Engineering & Applied Science at Aston is proud to have a number of women in senior leadership positions. All successful recipients of this scholarship will receive one-to-one career mentoring by a member of the School’s senior team.

We are committed to offering the highest quality of teaching, based on cutting-edge research, and aim to give our students the skills and knowledge they need to make a success of their future career. We aspire to create the best graduates that are successful in developing impactful careers across a broad range of industrial sectors. We recognise the challenges faced by women in engineering and this scholarship supports our commitment to providing the best opportunities for our students.

How much is this scholarship worth? 

Successful applicants will be awarded £7,500 to help with tuition fees. You will also receive a programme of mentoring and support throughout your course, along with networking opportunities with business and industry.

Who can apply?

Female international students from any country (including the EU) can apply. This scholarship is available for students applying to all undergraduate taught programmes within the School of Engineering & Applied Science. For more details on eligibility see the scholarship terms and conditions.

What type of student is likely to receive this scholarship?

Aston University welcomes students from all backgrounds. We take pride in our diverse student body who come not only from all over the world, but also from a wide range of social and educational backgrounds. This scholarship will be awarded to students who demonstrate their commitment to engineering, which could be demonstrated by academic achievement, work-experience, volunteering or extra-curricular projects and activities. Successful applicants will also demonstrate their enthusiasm, pride and ability to represent Aston University and share their experience with others.

When is the deadline?

For courses starting in September 2023, the deadline to apply for this scholarship is:

• 12:00 midnight UK (BST) time on Wednesday, 31st May 2023

The deadline that successful applicants will receive a response by is:

• Wednesday, 14th June 2023