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Introduction to the British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM
Applications for the 2024 British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM, which are offered in collaboration with UK universities, are now being accepted. The British Council has announced a prestigious fully funded scholarship program that is highly sought after by females. This scholarship opportunity is exclusively designed for women who aim to pursue a master’s degree in a field related to science, technology, engineering, or mathematics at a top-rated UK university. The scholarship covers all expenses, including tuition fees, living expenses, travel allowances, and health insurance.
In addition, the Early Academic Fellowship scholarship is also available for women who have recently completed their Ph.D. and wish to pursue an academic career. The scholarship has no age limit and provides financial support for research and teaching activities.
It is important to note that each university has its own deadline, and the British Council has designated specific universities for each country. Therefore, female candidates can only apply to universities that are designated for their country.
Benefits of the British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM
The main benefits of the British Council STEM Scholarship include:
- Full academic support and study at one of the prestigious UK universities.
- Full Tuition Fee covered
- Monthly Stipend
- Travel Cost
- Visa Expenses
- Health Coverage
- Some universities also cover the IELTS fee.
List of Master Courses
As the name suggests, the British Council Scholarship is for STEM-related fields. You can study any subject under science, technology, engineering, or mathematics.
Also, each university has published a list of the master’s that scholars can apply to. You can apply to more than one university. At the end of the result, the committee will decide which university to offer you.
STEM Scholarship Requirements
Women and girls who wish to apply for this scholarship must meet the following requirements set by the British Council:.
- Be a woman
- The scholarship is available for the academic year 2024–25. The semester will start in September/October 2024–2025.
- You should not be able to support studies in the UK. Needy applicants can apply.
- Have an undergraduate degree
- You are not eligible if you hold dual British citizenship.
- There is no age limit for this scholarship.
- IELTS is not required at the time of applying.
Eligible Countries
- East Asia: VietNam, Malaysia, Myanmar, Laos, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, Cambodia, Hong Kong, Brunei Darussalam, Singapore, and Timor-Leste
- South Asia: India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal
- Americas: Brazil and Mexico
- Wider Europe: Turkey, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Turkey, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia
How to Apply for the British Council STEM Scholarships
To apply for the STEM Scholarships, all interested applicants must directly submit their applications to the universities in the United Kingdom. To find out how to apply, please follow the link to the official website provided below.
Once on the website, select your country of residence and the page will provide detailed information regarding the application process for your specific country. Interested applicants are advised to carefully review all of the application requirements and deadlines before submitting your application to ensure that you have the best chance of being considered for this scholarship.
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