The British Council Women in STEM Scholarship is a fully funded scholarship covering the costs of tuition, living stipend, travel, and health insurance.
The scholarship is for women with a bachelor’s degree in a STEM subject and passionate about their study.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: United kingdom (UK)
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: 28 Selected Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | Stipend | Travel cost | Health Insurance
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: April 30, 2025
Scholarship Details
The British Council Women in STEM scholarship programme provides funding for women from eligible countries to complete a one-year master’s degree in the UK.
The British Council is looking for women with a STEM background who can demonstrate their need for financial support and who wish to inspire future generations of women to pursue careers in STEM.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must:
- Be a woman
- Be able to take up a course of study in the UK for the academic year from September/October 2025–2026.
- Demonstrate a need for financial support.
- Have an undergraduate degree that will enable them to gain access to one of the pre-selected postgraduate courses at a UK university (for master’s level).
- Attain the level of English required for postgraduate study at a UK university.
- Be active in the field with work experience or a proven interest in their subject area.
- Be passionate about their course of study and are willing to engage as committed British Council scholarship alumni.
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants of this scholarship will receive:
- Full tuition fees
- Living stipend
- Travel costs
- Visa and health coverage fees
How to Apply
To apply for this scholarship:
- First, check the scholarship websites of the participating universities
- Select an eligible program and apply (for both the scholarship and the program).
- Please note that the deadline to apply for the scholarship is April 30, 2025, while the deadline for admission varies by institution.
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