Are you a woman with a degree in a STEM subject and passionate about Masters abroad but worried about financing? For the second year running, the British Council has launched a scholarship scheme in partnership with 26 UK universities with the aim of benefiting women from South East Asia (including India), Egypt, Turkey, Ukraine, and the Americas. This scholarship scheme is primarily for female candidates, who can demonstrate their need for financial support and who wish to inspire future generations of women to pursue careers in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). Let’s know more about the Scholarships for Women in STEM for Masters in UK.
Why Scholarships for Women in STEM?
The hottest acronym in higher education today is STEM. STEM jobs are growing faster than ever all across the world (including the UK), creating a more urgent need for education and training in high-demand areas. STEM courses offer an array of opportunities in both the private and public sectors.
The British Council Scholarship for Women in STEM scheme aims to increase opportunities in STEM for girls and women. According to data from the UN Scientific Education and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), fewer than 30 percent of researchers worldwide are women and only 30% of female students select STEM-related fields in higher education.
Globally, female students’ enrolment is particularly low in Information and Communications Technology (3%), natural science, mathematics and statistics (5%), and engineering, manufacturing, and construction (8%).
Scholarship Details
Eligibility
- Female candidates from Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal. Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam – can apply for Scholarships to Study Masters at 26 universities in the UK and also Early Academic Fellowships.
- Applicants from Brazil, Egypt, Mexico, Peru, Turkey, Ukraine can apply only for Masters Scholarships.
Scholarships will be given to female candidates who-
- are able to take up a course of study in the UK for the academic year from September/October 2022 – 2023
- 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
- can attain the level of English required for postgraduate study/research 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
How will be Applicants Judged for the British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM?
- Academic merit, work experience, and motivation / career aspirations
- Applicants will be required to demonstrate how studying on one of the selected programs (at participating UK universities) will support their future career advancement and/or capacity-building and socio-economic advancement of their country.
- Applicants will also be required to demonstrate their financial need
- Finally, how they would support and inspire future generations of women to pursue a career in STEM fields.
Scholarships for Women in STEM Benefits
- Academic prestige – the UK’s universities are amongst the world’s leaders in STEM subjects
- Economic support will include:
- Full tuition fees
- Monthly stipend (GBP 1,000 – 1,200 per month)
- Travel costs (return economy airfare)
- Visa
- Insurance and health coverage fees
- IELTS exam and IELTS test-prep
- Special support for mothers
- English language support
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How to Apply for the British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM
- Applications should be made directly to the participating universities.
- Candidates need to apply for the admission first. Offer holders then need to apply for the scholarships before the scholarships application deadlines.
- Application deadlines vary between courses but range from mid-March to mid-April 2022.
Focus Areas of STEM Scholarships for Women
- Data Science
- Environmental Science
- Engineering
- Public Health systems
- Information Technology
- Renewable Energy & Energy Management
- Project Management
British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM for South Asia 2022 – 2023
Here are the Universities and Programs (Courses) for Female candidates from South East Asia (India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka).
University of Strathclyde
Eligible Courses for Scholarships
- MSc Digital Manufacturing
- MSc Environmental Engineering
- MSc Sustainable Engineering: Offshore Renewable Energy
- MSc Sustainable Engineering: Renewable Energy Systems and the Environment
- MSc Sustainability and Environmental Studies
- MSc Wind Energy System
- MRes Climate Change Adaptation
- MSc Clinical Health Psychology
- LLM Global Environmental Law and Governance
- MSc Applied Statistics in Health Science
- MSc Artificial Intelligence and Applications
- MSc Clinical Pharmacy
- MSc Digital Health Systems
- MSc Software Development
- MSc Economics and Policy of Energy and Climate Change
- MSc Financial Technology
- MSc Health Analysis, Policy and Management
Scholarship Details and Deadline
- Number of Scholarships Available: 5
- Scholarship Covers: Tuition fees, Living costs (monthly stipend), Travel costs, Equipment and study costs,
- Application Deadline: Mar 31, 2022
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Middlesex University
Eligible Courses
- Engineering Management MSc
- Business Information Systems Management MSc
- Mechatronic Systems Engineering MSc
- Intelligent Telecommunications Engineering
- Building Information Modelling Management and Integrated Digital Delivery MSc/PGDip/PGCert
- Robotics MSc
- Computer Science MSc
Scholarship Details and Deadline
- Number of Scholarships Available: 6
- Scholarship Covers: full tuition fees, a monthly stipend for a year and a return flight (economy fare). It also covers other related costs including the IELTS exam fee and pre-sessional English course.
- Application Deadline: Mar 9, 2022
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Newcastle University
Eligible Courses
- MSc Agricultural and Environmental Science
- MRes Cancer
- MSc Environmental Engineering
- MSc Environmental Consultancy
- MSc Global Public Health
- MSc Hydrogeology and Water Management
- MSc Hydrology and Water Management
- MSc Renewable Energy, Enterprise, and Management (REEM)
- MSc Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security
Scholarship Details and Deadline
- Number of Scholarships Available: 5
- Scholarship Covers: 100% of tuition fees, monthly stipend at £1,133 (up to 12 months), a return economy class ticket and other study-related costs such as IELTS exam fee, visa application, NHS surcharge and study materials.
- Application Deadline: Apr 1, 2022
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Durham University
Eligible Courses
- Behavioural Science
- Developmental Psychopathology
- Cognitive Neuroscience
- Civil Engineering
- New and Renewable Energy
- Energy Systems Management
- Electronic and Electrical Engineering
- Plant Biotechnology and Enterprise
- Scientific Computing and Data Analysis
- Master of Data Science – General Route; Health; Social Analytics; Earth and Environment; Bioinformatics and Biological Modelling; Digital Humanities
Scholarship Details and Deadline
- Number of Scholarships Available: 5
- Scholarship Covers: 100% of tuition fees, monthly stipend at £1,133 (up to 12 months), a return economy class ticket and other study-related costs such as IELTS exam fee, visa application, NHS surcharge and study materials.
- Application Deadline: Mar 18, 2022
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Manchester Metropolitan University
Eligible Courses
- MSc Data Science
- MSc Computer Science
- MSc Engineering Smart Systems
- MSc Engineering Project Management
- MSc Industrial Digitalisation
Scholarship Details and Deadline
- Number of Scholarships Available: Not declared/mentioned
- Scholarship Covers: 100% of tuition fees, monthly stipend at £1,133 (up to 12 months), a return economy class ticket and other study-related costs such as IELTS exam fee, visa application, NHS surcharge and study materials.
- Application Deadline: Mar 31, 2022
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City University of London
Eligible Courses
- MSc Energy, Environmental Technology and Economics
- MSc Renewable Energy and Power Systems Management
- MSc Project Management, Finance and Risk
- MSc Civil Engineering Structures
- MSc Maritime Operations and Management
- MSc Construction Management
Scholarship Details and Deadline
- Number of Scholarships Available: 6
- This scheme is also open to female candidates from Afghanistan
- Scholarship Covers: 100% of tuition fees, monthly stipend at £1,133 (up to 12 months), a return economy class ticket and other study-related costs such as IELTS exam fee, visa application, NHS surcharge and study materials.
- Application Deadline: Late March / Early April
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University of Southampton
Eligible Courses
Scholarship Details and Deadline
- Number of Scholarships Available: 5
- Scholarship Covers: 100% of tuition fees, monthly stipend at £1,133 (up to 12 months), a return economy class ticket and other study-related costs such as IELTS exam fee, visa application, NHS surcharge and study materials.
- Application Deadline: Mar 1, 2022
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University of Manchester
Eligible Courses
- MSc Pollution and Environmental Control
- MSc Renewable Energy and Clean Technology
- MSc Geosciences for Sustainable Energy
- MSc Subsurface Energy Engineering
- MSc Advanced Manufacturing Technology and Systems Management
- MSc Advanced Process Integration and Design
- MSc Biomaterials
Scholarship Details and Deadline
- Number of Scholarships Available: 5
- Scholarship Covers: 100% of tuition fees, monthly stipend at £1,133 (up to 12 months), a return economy class ticket and other study-related costs such as IELTS exam fee, visa application, NHS surcharge and study materials.
- Application Deadline: Apr 15, 2022
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University of Aberdeen
Eligible Courses
- Data Science
- Information Technology
- Artificial Intelligence
- Renewable Energy Engineering
- Medical Physics
- Medical Imaging
- Biomedical Engineering
- Geographical Information Systems.
Scholarship Details and Deadline
- Number of Scholarships Available: 5
- Scholarship Covers: 100% of tuition fees, monthly stipend, a return economy class ticket and other study-related costs such as IELTS exam fee, visa application, NHS surcharge and study materials.
- Application Deadline: Apr 1, 2022
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Goldsmiths University of London
Eligible Courses
- MSc User Experience Engineering
- MA/MSc Virtual and Augmented Reality
- MA Ecology, Culture & Society
- MA Social Entrepreneurship
Scholarship Details and Deadline
- Number of Scholarships Available: 5
- Scholarship Covers: 100% of tuition fees, monthly stipend, a return economy class ticket and other study-related costs such as IELTS exam fee, visa application, NHS surcharge and study materials.
- Application Deadline: Apr 1, 2022
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