British Council Women In STEM Scholarships

Eligibility

• You must identify as a woman.
• You must be a passport holder and permanent resident of one of the following countries: India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Pakistan.
• You must meet the entry requirements for the programme you have applied for, including academic equivalents and English language. 
• You must have completed all components of an undergraduate degree at the time of applying for the scholarship.
• Your application must demonstrate a need for financial support.
• You must not have previously studied at a degree level or higher in the UK or lived recently in the UK.
• If your application is successful, you must agree to return to your country of citizenship for a minimum of two years after the scholarship award has ended.
• You must upload your completed British Council’s application form via our online portal. 

Additionally, we are looking for applicants who:  

• Are active in the field with work experience or with a proven interest in the programme area you are applying for.
• Are willing to demonstrate future contribution to capacity-building and socio-economic advancement through the benefits achieved after graduating from UK higher education and returning to their home country.
• Can demonstrate a plan and passion to engage other women and girls in STEM from your home country. 

Scholarship requirements