British Council Scholarship for Women in STEM 2024

To be eligible, an applicant must:- 

• be a female from a specific country participating in the program
• hold a bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) subject
• demonstrate a need for financial support/socio-economic need*
• have secured admission to a pre-selected postgraduate program at a participating UK university
• meet the English language proficiency requirements for postgraduate study in the UK
• possess a strong interest and proven experience in the chosen STEM field
• be passionate about the chosen field of study and committed to becoming a role model for future generations of women in STEM
• demonstrate a plan and a passion to engage other women and girls in STEM from their home country
• agree to return to their home country for at least two years after their scholarship ends

*Note:- The British Council will offer institutions guidelines and a standardised framework to evaluate applicants' socio-economic needs during the scholarship application process.

Applicants will not be eligible for the scholarship under the following conditions:-

• Applicants who hold dual British citizenship.
• Applicants who are currently in receipt of financial support or funding towards your study program in the UK from any other source.
• Applicants who have previously studied in the UK with funding from a UK government-funded scholarship or a UK institutional scholarship/financial bursary, as well as those who privately funded their UK studies.
• Applicants who are an employee, a former employee, or a relative(s)* of an employee of the British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM–eligible countries.
• Applicants who are an employee, a former employee, or a relative(s)* of an employee of
  • Her Majesty's Government including, but not limited to, British Embassies/High Commissions
  • Department for Business and Trade (DBT)
  • Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ),
  • Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT)
  • Department for International Trade
  • Ministry of Defence and the Home Office

*Note:- Relatives are defined as parents or stepparents, siblings or stepsiblings, children or stepchildren, spouse, civil partner, or unmarried partner (living with the applicant in a relationship akin to marriage or civil partnership for at least two years).

Selected candidates will receive the following benefits under this scholarship:-

• Full tuition fees
• Living stipend
• Travel costs
• Visa and health coverage fees
• Refund of an IELTS English language test, if needed

• A valid passport
• Identity card
• Certificates/degrees/marksheet of previous qualifying examination

Eligible applicants can apply for the scholarship by following the below-mentioned steps:-
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button.
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required details to 'Register'. (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID.)
Step 3: Click on the website link of the preferred participating university under the 'Available scholarships' section. The applicants can directly apply through the participating universities' websites for the scholarship.
Step 4: Complete the application process as asked by the university.

Application Deadline - 30th April 2024

Note:- Deadlines for applications for master’s scholarships vary depending on the institution. Please check the deadlines with the chosen institution carefully to avoid any disappointment.