SCHOLARSHIP: British Council STEM UK, International Scholarship for Postgraduate | Masters Students
For the fifth year running, the British Council is launching the annual global Women in STEM Scholarship programme in partnership with UK universities.
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.
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Scholarship deadline:
April 30, 2025
Scholarship details:
- Host Country: United kingdom (UK)
- Study Abroad: Study in UK
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: 28 Selected Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | Stipend | Travel cost | Health Insurance
- No IELTS Required
Scholarship eligibility requirements:
To be considered for the British Council Women in STEM Scholarship, you must:
- be a woman
- can take up a course of study in the UK for the academic year from September/October 2025–2026.
- can 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).
- can attain the level of English required for postgraduate study at a UK university.
- are active in the field with work experience or a proven interest in their subject area.
- are passionate about their course of study and are willing to engage as committed British Council scholarship alumni.
Scholarship Application Guidelines:
Interested and qualified applicants should use the link created below to proceed to the application page.
- 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 vary by institution.
Best Wishes
Participating Universities for British Council STEM Scholarship
- Cardiff University
- Cranfield University
- University of Bristol
- University of Glasgow
- University of Manchester
- University of Strathclyde
- Queen Mary University of London
- University of Nottingham
- University of Stirling
- Durham University
- Anglia Ruskin University
- University of Southampton
- University of Edinburgh
and several other partner universities.
Scholarship Benefits:
- Full tuition fees
- Living stipend
- Travel costs
- Visa and health coverage fees
