1. Are you eligible?
The Allan & Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust makes awards directly to UK universities towards their master’s scholarship programmes and does not make awards directly to individual students.
Applicants who can demonstrate that they are actively seeking funding from other sources will be viewed favourably.
Please note that the Trust cannot provide retrospective funding. Only applications for future projects will be considered.
- These scholarships are directed at master’s courses that are particularly relevant to raising levels of skill of students from the Global South.
- Priority is to be given to those from poorer countries and from poorer individuals who would not otherwise be able to study in the UK.
- The intention is to encourage students to study in the UK and to benefit from the opportunity to build networks with students from the UK and overseas.
- The maximum funding from the Trust is to cover 50% of the total costs of the scholarship matching funding should be specified in the application.
- Applicants must answer the questions provided, rather than giving general commentary.
2. Submitting your application
Deadlines
Applications may be submitted at any time but requests are likely to be considered at the Trustees’ biannual meetings, usually held in March and September.
Application Process
All applications must be submitted online using the official application form.
Applications sent by post, email, or fax will not be accepted.
Please do not contact the Trust for guidance before submitting your application. All necessary information is provided here. Applications will not be acknowledged upon receipt and progress updates or feedback on unsuccessful applications will not be provided.
Before applying, please ensure you have prepared the following:
a. University Information
- University name and address
- Contact details including name, telephone number and email address
- Details of previous grants awarded by the Trust.
b. Scholarship Information
Provide the name of the master’s course that would be provided, together with a short description.
Outline how this course matches with the objectives of the trust and give a brief statement on eligibility criteria and selection process for applicants.
c. Budget and Funding Information
Provide details on the total cost of each scholarship including:
- Tuition fees
- Living expenses
- Other costs
Confirm the number of years funding is required for and the number of scholarships.
Provide details of the contribution from the University and other specified sources.
Confirm the total amount you are requesting from the trust.
d. Additional Information
You may include any further details you wish the Trustees to consider.
Your application must include the university’s bank details.
Please note that payments cannot be made to individuals, even if they are applying on behalf of the university.