British Council Fully Funded STEM Scholarships 2024 for Women

Are you a visionary woman holding a bachelor’s degree in a STEM field and eager to deepen your knowledge? The British Council Women in STEM Scholarships offer a golden opportunity to pursue a master’s degree in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics at a prestigious UK university. Celebrating its fourth consecutive year, this scholarship program is a testament to our commitment to fostering female talent in STEM disciplines.

Why Choose the British Council Women in STEM Scholarships?

In a world where women constitute less than 30% of global researchers and a minority in STEM higher education enrolments, the British Council Women in STEM Scholarships aim to break barriers. This initiative not only addresses the financial hurdles that hinder passionate women from advancing their studies but also contributes to a diverse and inclusive scientific community, enhancing innovation and competitive advantage in the global market.

British Council Fully Funded STEM Scholarships Scholarship Overview

• Host Country: United Kingdom
• Opportunity: Study in UK
• Scholarship Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
• Eligible Countries: India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Kosovo, Nepal or Sri Lanka, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Myanmar, Kazakhstan, North Macedonia, Serbia or Uzbekistan, Turkey, Argentina, Brazil, Montenegro, Colombia, Cuba, Jamaica, Mexico, Peru, Venezuela, Egypt
• Reward: Full FundedScholarship
• Language Requirement: No IELTS Required
• Application Deadline: Not Specified
• How to Receive Scholarship Alerts: To get Scholarship Alerts on WhatsApp, Click HERE

Eligibility Criteria

* Full eligibility criteria are available below in the documents section.

We are looking for women who:

• can take up a course of study in the UK for the academic year from September/October 2024–2025.
• can demonstrate a need for financial support.
• have an undergraduate degree that will enable them to gain access onto 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. 

You are not eligible for a British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM if you:

• Hold dual British citizenship.
• Are an employee, a former employee, or relative (*) of an employee of His Majesty’s Government (including British Embassies/High Commissions; the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy; Department for International Trade; the Ministry of Defence; and the Home Office).
• Are an employee, a former employee, or relative (*) of an employee of the British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM – eligible countries.

(*): 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).

• Are currently in receipt of financial support or funding towards your study programme in the UK from any other source.
• Have previously studied in the UK with funding from a UK government-funded scholarship or a UK institutional scholarship/financial bursary.

What does the scholarship include?

In addition to the prestige of studying at a renowned UK university, the scholarship covers:

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

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How To Apply

You can make more than one application, but you will need to apply through each institution separately.

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

Please ensure you check and meet all the eligibility requirements before applying.

After submitting an application, you will next hear directly from the university about the status of your application.

All applications must be directly submitted to the respective Higher Education Institution.

Available scholarships

Queen Mary University of London

MSc’s: Wolfson Institute for Population Health 

1. Creative Arts and Mental Health Global Public Health and Policy.
2. Public Mental Health

Barts Cancer Institute 

3. Cancer and Clinical Oncology
4. Cancer and Molecular and Cellular Biology
5. Cancer and Molecular Pathology and Genomics
6. Cancer and Therapeutics
7. Cancer Genomics and Data Science
8. Clinical Drug Development. 

William Harvey Research Institute

9. Genomic Medicine
10. Healthcare Research Methods

Blizard Institute 

11. Biomedical Science (Medical Microbiology)
12. Neuroscience and Translational Medicine

Apply here:-

https://www.qmul.ac.uk/scholarships/items/-british-council-women-in-stem-scholarships-1.html

Anglia Ruskin University ARU

1. MSc Electronic and Electrical Engineering
2. MSc Mechanical Engineering; Engineering Management
3. MSc Construction Project Management
4. MSc Construction and Civil Engineering Management

Apply here:-

https://www.aru.ac.uk/student-life/preparing-for-study/help-with-finances/scholarships

University of Greenwich

1. MSc Data Science and its Applications
2. MSc Big Data and Business Intelligence
3. MSc Computer and Information Systems
4. MSc Computer Science
5. MSc Data Science
6. MSc Management of Business Information Technology
7. MSc Food Innovation
8. MSc Food Safety and Quality Management
9. MSc Biotechnology
10. MSc Formulation Science
11. MSc Pharmaceutical Science
12. MSc Agriculture for Sustainable Development
13. MSc Global Environmental Change
14. MSc Natural Resources

Apply here:-

https://www.gre.ac.uk/finance/funding-your-studies/scholarships-and-bursaries

University of Southampton

1. MSc Data and Decision Analytics
2. MSc Actuarial Science
3. MSc Operational Research and Finance
4. MSc Statistics
5. MSc Operational Research.

Apply here:-

https://www.southampton.ac.uk/study/fees-funding/scholarships/partnerships-women-in-stem

Coventry University

1. MRes in Computer Science
2. MRes in Intelligent Healthcare 

Apply here:-

https://www.coventry.ac.uk/research/research-opportunities/research-students/research-degrees/british-council-scholarships-for-women-in-stem/

For questions relating to your course of interest, please refer to the university in question.

If you have questions about the scholarships, please contact the British Council by emailing WomenInStem.Scholarships@britishcouncil.org. If you be unable to locate the university’s contact information, you may also email British Council.

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