Aston University: Aston University launches new scholarships to celebrate being an Official University of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games

Aston University has launched a new scholarship scheme to celebrate its status as an Official University of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.

The Future You scholarships are open to UK postgraduate students starting their course at Aston University in September 2022. Up to 100 scholarships worth £2,200 each are available.

To be eligible to apply, students must hold an offer for one of Aston University’s full-time, on campus MA or MSc programmes.

Applicants are required to provide a 500-word personal statement to explain how they will benefit from the opportunities provided by Aston University and the city of Birmingham during their period of study.

Louise Foster-Agg, director of admissions at Aston University, said:

“The Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games will create unprecedented opportunities for our city and region, as the eyes of the world turn to Birmingham. They will transform the city and leave a lasting legacy for years to come.

“Aston University is proud to be an Official University of the Games and we are delighted to be able to offer these scholarships as part of that legacy.”