Are you a female graduate holding a bachelor’s degree in a STEM field, driven by passion for your studies? You may be eligible for a scholarship to pursue a master’s degree in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics at a top-tier university in the UK.
For the fourth consecutive year, the British Council is introducing our international Women in STEM scholarship initiative in collaboration with esteemed UK universities. This marks the fourth year of offering scholarships to women hailing from specific countries in South Asia. We seek women with STEM backgrounds who can exhibit their financial need and aspire to motivate forthcoming generations of women to embark on STEM careers.
Why British Council Scholarship for Women in STEM?
As per UNESCO data, less than 30 percent of researchers globally are women, and merely 30 percent of female students opt for STEM disciplines in higher education.
On a global scale, female student enrollment remains notably low in Information and Communications Technology (three percent), natural sciences, mathematics, and statistics (five percent), as well as engineering, manufacturing, and construction (eight percent).
Empowering more women through education, training, and employment in STEM fields can result in improved scientific and financial outcomes. This approach fosters diversity in the workforce, introduces a breadth of perspectives and ideas, and grants organizations a competitive advantage.
British Council Scholarship for Women in STEM – Summary
| Scholarship Name | British Council Scholarship for Women in STEM 2024 |
| Description | British Council Scholarship for Women in STEM 2024 is an opportunity offered by the British Council in partnership with UK universities for females pursuing postgraduate degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields at selective universities in the UK. |
| Eligibility | Open for females from a specific country participating in the program. Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in STEM subject and have secured admission to a pre-selected postgraduate program at a participating UK university. Applicants must demonstrate a need for financial support/socio-economic need. Applicants must meet the English language proficiency requirements for postgraduate study in the UK. |
| Prizes & Rewards | Full tuition fees, living stipend and other benefits |
| Last Date to Apply | 30-04-2024 |
| Application mode | Online applications only |
| Scholarship Website | Visit |
British Council Scholarship for Women in STEM – Participating Universities
Queen Mary University London
MSc’s: Wolfson Institute for Population Health
1. Creative Arts and Mental Health Global Public Health and Policy.
2. Public Mental Health
Barts Cancer Institute
3. Cancer and Clinical Oncology
4. Cancer and Molecular and Cellular Biology
5. Cancer and Molecular Pathology and Genomics
6. Cancer and Therapeutics
7. Cancer Genomics and Data Science
8. Clinical Drug Development.
William Harvey Research Institute
9. Genomic Medicine
10. Healthcare Research Methods
Blizard Institute
11. Biomedical Science (Medical Microbiology)
12. Neuroscience and Translational Medicine
Anglia Ruskin University
- MSc Electronic and Electrical Engineering
- MSc Mechanical Engineering; Engineering Management
- MSc Construction Project Management
- MSc Construction and Civil Engineering Management
University of Greenwich
- MSc Data Science and its Applications
- MSc Big Data and Business Intelligence
- MSc Computer and Information Systems
- MSc Computer Science
- MSc Data Science
- MSc Management of Business Information Technology
- MSc Food Innovation
- MSc Food Safety and Quality Management
- MSc Biotechnology
- MSc Formulation Science
- MSc Pharmaceutical Science
- MSc Agriculture for Sustainable Development
- MSc Global Environmental Change
- MSc Natural Resources
University of Southampton
- MSc Data and Decision Analytics
- MSc Actuarial Science
- MSc Operational Research and Finance
- MSc Statistics
- MSc Operational Research
Coventry University
- MRes in Computer Science
- MRes in Intelligent Healthcare
Eligibility criteria
- Enroll in a course of study in the UK for the academic year spanning from September/October 2024 to 2025.
- Demonstrate a genuine need for financial assistance.
- Possess an undergraduate degree qualifying them for entry into one of the predetermined postgraduate programs at a UK university (for master’s level).
- Attain the requisite level of English proficiency necessary for postgraduate studies at a UK university.
- Exhibit active involvement in the field, either through work experience or a demonstrated interest in their area of study.
- Display a strong passion for their chosen course of study and commit to actively engaging as dedicated British Council scholarship recipients.
You are not eligible for a British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM if you:
- Possess dual British citizenship.
- Serve as an employee, former employee, or relative (*) of an employee of His Majesty’s Government (including British Embassies/High Commissions; the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy; Department for International Trade; the Ministry of Defence; and the Home Office).
- Serve as an employee, former employee, or relative (*) of an employee of the British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM – eligible countries.
- Currently receive financial assistance or funding for your UK study program from any other entity.
- Previously pursued studies in the UK with financial support from a UK government-funded scholarship or a UK institutional scholarship/financial bursary.
What does the scholarship include?
In addition to the prestige of studying at a renowned UK university, the scholarship covers:
- Full tuition fees
- Living stipend
- Travel costs
- Visa and health coverage fees
- Refund of an IELTS English language test, if needed.
How to apply
- Applications should be made directly to the participating universities (given above near the scholarship summary table).
- Please click on the links below for your chosen institution.
- Please check the application requirements on each university website where you may also start your application.
- You can make more than one application, but you will need to apply through each institution separately.
Deadlines for applications for master’s scholarships: These vary depending on the institution. Please check the deadlines with your chosen institution carefully to avoid any disappointment.
Please ensure you check and meet all the eligibility requirements before applying.
After applying, you will next hear directly from the university about the status of your application.
