Are you a woman with a bachelor’s degree in a STEM subject and passionate about your study? You could receive the British Council STEM Scholarship to study for a master’s degree in a science, technology, engineering or mathematics programme at a leading UK university.
The British Council Women in STEM Scholarship is fully funded, covering the costs of tuition, living stipend, travel, and health insurance. Each scholarship is worth a minimum of £40,000.
Requirements
To be considered for the British Council Women in STEM Scholarship, you must:
be a woman
can take up a course of study in the UK for the academic year from September/October 2026–2027.
can demonstrate a need for financial support.
have an undergraduate degree that will enable them to gain access to one of the pre-selected postgraduate courses at a UK university (for master’s level).
can attain the level of English required for postgraduate study at a UK university.
are active in the field with work experience or a proven interest in their subject area.
are passionate about their course of study and are willing to engage as committed British Council scholarship alumni.
Benefits
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 networks – the scholarships provide a long-lasting platform to connect with UK alumni.
Participating Universities
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.
Method of Application
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Application Deadline: April 30, 2026.