Are you a woman with a bachelor’s degree in a STEM field who is deeply passionate about your studies? The British Council Women in STEM Scholarship offers full funding, including tuition fees, living expenses, travel costs, and health insurance. The British Council Women in STEM Scholarship Programme offers funding for women from eligible countries to pursue a one-year master’s degree in the UK.

Scholarship Summary

Host Country: United Kingdom (UK)

Category:  Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships | PhD Scholarships

Eligible Country: 28 Selected Countries

Reward: Full Scholarship | Stipend | Travel cost | Health Insurance

No IELTS Required

Deadline: April 30, 2025

Requirements For the British Council Women in STEM Scholarship 

To be eligible for the British Council Women in STEM Scholarship, you must:

• Be a woman.
• Be able to begin a course of study in the UK for the academic year 2025–2026 (starting September/October).
• Demonstrate a need for financial support.
• Hold an undergraduate degree that qualifies you for one of the pre-selected postgraduate courses at a UK university (master’s level).
• Meet the required level of English proficiency for postgraduate study at a UK university.
• Have work experience or a proven interest in your field of study.
• Be passionate about your course and willing to actively engage as a committed British Council scholarship alumna.

Participating Institutions for British Council Women in 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.

How to Apply for British Council Women in STEM Scholarship

Interested and qualified applicants should use the link provided below to access the application page.

• First, visit the scholarship websites of the participating universities.
• Choose an eligible program and apply for both the scholarship and the program.
• Please note that the scholarship application deadline is April 30, 2025, while admission deadlines vary by institution.

Application Deadline: April 30, 2025.

Apply here

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