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Applications are now open for the 2026/2027 British Council Women in STEM Scholarships. Access to education is a leading factor that contributes to the underrepresentation of women in STEM. The British Council’s Women in STEM scholarship programme addresses this by providing funding for one-year master’s degree programmes at top ranking universities and research institutions within the UK, for women from socioeconomically and disadvantaged contexts.
WORTH
The programme provides:
- Full scholarships – this includes monetary support, tuition fees, living stipends, travel and visa costs, health coverage fees and English language support. Each scholarship is worth a minimum of £40,000.
- Access to world-leading science and research universities – UK universities are globally recognised for science and research excellence. The UK is ranked second in the world for science and research.
- Career opportunities – the scholarships help enhance women’s careers in STEM and enable them to promote research and innovation in their home country through their exposure to expertise in the UK’s renowned STEM fields.
- Alumni nebtworks – the scholarships provide a long-lasting platform to connect with UK alumni.
ELIGIBILITY
The eligibility criteria apply to:
- British Council Women in STEM Scholarships
- ASEAN Women in STEM
- Scholarships for Women in Hong Kong (supported by Sir Tang Shiu Kin Education Trust)
- Women in STEM Scholarships, Mexico (supported by Fundación Coppel and COPOCYT)
- Women in STEM Scholarships, Brazil
- any other Women in STEM branded cohorts funded under this scheme.
DEADLINE: April 30, 2026
