British Council Women in STEM Scholarships 2026/2027 @Unknown

The British Council is offering the Women in STEM Scholarships for the 2026/2027 academic year. This initiative aims to support women from disadvantaged or underrepresented backgrounds in pursuing fully funded postgraduate (Master’s) degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields at UK universities.

Scholarship Details

What the Scholarship Covers

The fully funded scholarships include:

• Tuition fees at partner UK universities
• Living stipends
• Travel and visa costs
• Health coverage
• English language support
• Monetary support valued at a minimum of £40,000

Benefits of the Program

• Access to world-leading UK universities
• Opportunities to develop leadership skills and build professional networks
• Exposure to cutting-edge research environments
• The chance to lead STEM initiatives in home countries
• Long-term alumni networks

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be women from one of the 30 eligible countries and territories.
• Demonstrate academic excellence and leadership potential.
• Be committed to contributing to STEM development in their communities.
• Be eligible to undertake a full-time, one-year master’s program in STEM at a UK university.
• Have sufficient English language proficiency (support is available).

Visit the official British Council page for detailed eligibility criteria.

Application Process

Follow these steps to apply:

1. Review eligibility criteria.
2. Select preferred courses and universities.
3. Prepare necessary documents (transcripts, English proficiency proof, personal statement).
4. Submit online applications directly to selected universities.
5. Adhere to university-specific application deadlines.

For application assistance, contact: womeninstem.scholarships@britishcouncil.org