Applications are currently open for the British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM for 2024, offered in partnership with UK universities. This scholarship, fully funded by the British Council, is highly regarded among female scholars. Successful applicants will have the opportunity to pursue a master’s degree in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics program at a leading UK university, with all expenses covered by the British Council.
- Host Country: UK
- Degree Level: Master
- Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
- Deadline: Late February 2024 to 30th April 2024 (specific deadlines vary by university)
About British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM
The British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM is a collaborative effort with 21 UK Universities. Women from the Americas, South Asia, East Asia, Western Balkans, Central Asia, Brazil, Egypt, Mexico, and Turkey are encouraged to apply.
Financial Coverage and Benefits
The scholarship offers comprehensive financial support, including:
- Full academic support and study at a prestigious UK university.
- Full tuition fee coverage.
- Monthly stipend.
- Travel costs.
- Visa expenses.
- Health coverage.
- Some universities also cover the IELTS fee.
List of Master Courses
The British Council Scholarship is tailored for STEM Related Fields. Applicants can pursue studies in any subject under science, technology, engineering, or mathematics. Each university has published a list of master’s programs that scholars can apply to, and applicants may apply to more than one university. At the end of the selection process, the committee will decide which university to offer admission to.
STEM Scholarship Requirements
To be eligible for the British Council STEM Scholarship, applicants must:
- Be female.
- Be applying for the academic year 2024-25, with the semester starting in September/October 2024 – 2025.
- Be unable to support their studies in the UK. Needy applicants are encouraged to apply.
- Hold an undergraduate degree.
- Not hold dual British citizenship.
- Have no age limit for this scholarship.
- Not require IELTS at the time of applying.
Eligible Countries
The scholarship is open to women from the following regions:
- East Asia: VietNam, Malaysia, Myanmar, Laos, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, Cambodia, Hong Kong, Brunei Darussalam, Singapore, and Timor-Leste.
- South Asia: India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal.
- Americas: Brazil and Mexico.
- Wider Europe: Turkey, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Turkey, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia.
How to Apply
Applicants must apply directly to the UK universities for the STEM Scholarship. The application process varies by country, so applicants should visit the official website and select their country to learn about the specific application process.
For more information and to apply for the British Council STEM Scholarship, visit the official website.
