British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM

This scholarship is for those who wish to inspire future generations of women to pursue careers in STEM. We are looking for women with a background in STEM, who can demonstrate their need for financial support to study in the UK.

This scholarship programme aims to increase opportunities in STEM for women and girls. It covers full costs (up to agreed limits for each element) associated with the programme study, including:

full tuition fees

up to 12-months monthly stipend at the rate of £1,347 per month to cover costs of living, including accommodation

IELTS exam fee (for scholars without a valid Test of English)

return economy class travel from home country to UK

study related costs, such as essential travel, materials, equipment, and thesis printing

visa and insurance / NHS surcharge costs.

Eligibility

We are looking for applicants who:

identify as a woman

are a passport holder and permanent resident of one of the following countries:

Malaysia

Vietnam

Laos

Myanmar

are classed as an overseas student for fee purposes

have not previously studied at degree level or higher in the UK or lived recently in the UK

do not hold dual British citizenship

can demonstrate need for financial support

have submitted an application to study a qualifying one-year full-time master's degrees. It must start in September 2024, and be in one of the eligible programmes

will return to their country of citizenship for a minimum of two years after their scholarship has ended.