Featured byThe University of Edinburgh
Overview
Scholarship type
Merit and need based
Number of scholarships to award
Multiple
Grant
Minimum £40,000
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
- other
- living expenses
- travel expenses
Description
The gender gap in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) professions is well documented. Not only do women make up a small fraction of the workforce and research teams in STEM, they are also published less, paid less and are less likely to reach positions of leadership than their male counterparts, despite being proven to be, on average, eight per cent more productive.
The British Council want to increase opportunities for women in STEM, strengthen female leadership in science and innovation, and promote a more diverse and gender-representative sector.
Access to education is a leading factor that contributes to the underrepresentation of women in STEM. The British Council's Women in STEM scholarship programme addresses this 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.
Benefits
The programme provides:
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.
Eligibility
- Be a woman, as defined under UK legislation.
- Be a permanent resident of, and hold a valid passport or recognised international travel document from one of the following eligible countries: India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh or Nepal, and be able to obtain a UK visa using the documentation they hold.
- 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.
- Demonstrate case for financial support.
- Preference will be given to candidates who have not had any significant international exposure or previously studied in the UK.
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Any
Locations
United Kingdom
Nationality
5 nationalities
Study experience required
Bachelor
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
30 Apr 2027
In order to gain access to the scholarship application system applicants must have applied for admission to the University of Edinburgh. Please note that, following the submission of an application for admission, it can take up to five working days for all system checks to be completed and access to be granted. We highly recommend you apply for the scholarship well in advance of the scholarship deadline date should you encounter any technical difficulties with your application which need resolved.
The online scholarship application form is located in EUCLID and can be accessed via MyEd.