British Council Women in STEM Scholarships 2026-27:
(Deadline Ongoing)
The British Council’s Women in STEM scholarship programme
is 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.
British Council Postgraduate Scholarship
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Application Deadline |
Not Specified |
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Value |
Fully Funded |
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Country to study |
United Kingdom |
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Type |
Postgraduate |
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Course to study |
View courses |
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Sponsor |
British Council |
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Gender |
Women |
Aim and Benefits of British Council Postgraduate Scholarship
- 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.
British Council Postgraduate Scholarship Courses
Requirements for British Council Postgraduate Scholarship
Qualification
The eligibility criteria apply to:
- British
Council Women in STEM Scholarships (see
list of eligible countries for 2026-27 academic year)
- 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.
Scholars must:
- Be a
woman, as defined under UK legislation. [1]
- Be a
permanent resident of, and hold a valid passport or recognised
international travel document from, one of the eligible
countries listed, and be able to obtain a UK visa using the
documentation they hold. [2] Applicants must agree to return to their
country of citizenship or residence for a minimum of two years after the
scholarship ends, except in very exceptional circumstances where return
would be impossible or unsafe.
- Meet
the entry requirement of the UK higher education institution for the
course they apply for, including academic equivalent qualifications and
English language proficiency.
- Have
completed all components of an undergraduate degree at the time of
submitting the application for the scholarship. Students in the final year
of their undergraduate degree may be considered if they will have
completed their degree in time for enrolment to the master’s course in the
UK and meet all matriculation requirements.
- Demonstrate
a case for financial support. Applicants must not be able to privately
fund their UK studies and must not be in receipt of financial support from
any other source [3] that duplicates the core benefits of the
scholarship. Private savings that can top up the scholarship is permitted.
- Preference
will be given to candidates who have not had any significant international
exposure or previously studied in the UK. This includes distance learning
at UK universities or study at UK branch campuses abroad. We define
significant experience as a period of study over one month, or enrolment
on or completion of an international degree course. Short term visits such
as study tours or conferences are permitted.
- Indicate
their preference for course and institution if applying to multiple
institutions.
- Be
motivated and academically able to follow and benefit from a UK
postgraduate taught course.
- Be
active in the STEM field with work experience or with a proven interest in
the proposed subject area.
- Be
willing to contribute to capacity-building and socio-economic advancement
in their home country after graduating from the master’s course in the UK.
- Agree
to maintain contact with the British Council and act as an ambassador for
the UK, and engage with Alumni UK activities during and after their
master’s course in the UK.
- Demonstrate
a plan and a passion to engage other women and girls in STEM from their
home country.
- Agree
to their personal data being shared with the British Council for
assessment and purposes of promotional activity, as a condition of
applying for the scholarship.
[1] Applicants must be able to confirm their legal sex as
female, evidenced by passport or other official documentation, when requested
by their institution. This will be a condition of acceptance.
[2] This includes applicants who have refugee or
stateless status, provided you meet the UK visa requirements under current
immigration rules. Applicants must be able to demonstrate their legal status
and provide documentation that enables them to travel to and from the UK.
[3] Additional awards may be allowed if they are aimed at
enhancing academic or professional development, provided they do not replicate
the Women in STEM scholarship’s provisions.
Additional eligibility criteria for Scholarships for
Women in Hong Kong
- An
award is available in the following general study areas – economics, law,
management, project planning, international relations, diplomacy,
education, business administration, environmental studies, political
science and social sciences. [1]
- Applicants
must be permanent residents of the Hong Kong Special Region of the
People’s Republic of China and hold a Hong Kong Special Administrative
Region permanent identity card at the time of application.
[1] The broader subject eligibility reflects the
priorities of the Sir Tang Shiu Kin Education Trust, which funds the programme
and aims to address underrepresentation and support women’s advancement across
a wide range of disciplines critical to Hong Kong’s development.
Additional eligibility criteria for scholarship award
supported by COPOCYT
Applicants for the scholarship award supported by COPOCYT
must be from San Luis Potosi.
Applicants will not be eligible if they:
· Hold dual British
citizenship.
· Are an employee, a
former employee, or relative [1] of an employee of His Majesty’s Government or
the British Council in the eligible countries.
[1] Relatives are defined as parents or stepparents,
siblings or stepsiblings, children or stepchildren, spouse, civil partner, or
unmarried partner (where the couple have been in a relationship akin to
marriage or civil partnership for at least two years.
Application Deadline
Not Specified
How to Apply
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