Women in STEM professions have the opportunity to study for a master’s degree at prestigious UK universities thanks to the British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM. This fully funded opportunity in 2024 is intended for women in science-related disciplines with low female representation who are from specific nations. Its goals are to improve their abilities and encourage others to pursue STEM. All costs, including airfare, books, visa fees, and a monthly stipend, are covered by scholarships. Recipients must exhibit a strong desire to bring about change, financial need, and English competence. The program’s objectives are to enable participants to have a positive influence and address the underrepresentation of women in STEM professions.
Country: United Kingdom
Coverage of finances: fully funded
The following regions are eligible: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Myanmar, Kazakhstan, North Macedonia, Serbia or Uzbekistan, Turkey, Argentina, Brazil, Montenegro, Colombia, Cuba, Jamaica, Mexico, Peru, Venezuela, Egypt, and India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Kosovo, Nepal or Sri Lanka, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam.
Eligibility Criteria:
Women from the designated participating nations are required to apply:
- For the school year beginning in September or October of 2024–2025, they must be accessible.
- In order to be eligible, financial need must be proven.
- To pursue a master’s degree, candidates must hold an undergraduate degree.
- A requirement is English proficiency.
- Those who hold two nationalities are not eligible to apply.
- Candidates should exhibit a keen interest in their subject matter or a relevant professional experience that demonstrates their active participation in the field.
- There should be no other UK source of financial support for them.
Deadline:
It’s important to confirm the information on the official websites of the various institutions on the application deadlines for the British Council Women in STEM Scholarships.
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