2026 British Council Women in STEM Scholarship: The 2026 British Council Women in STEM Scholarship is a fully funded opportunity designed to support women from eligible countries who want to study in the United Kingdom.
About the 2026 British Council Women in STEM Scholarship
This scholarship aims to promote gender equality in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields by giving talented women the chance to pursue a master’s degree in the UK. The scholarship covers full tuition fees, living expenses, travel costs, and visa and health coverage fees. Each award is worth a minimum of £40,000. Selected candidates will study for a one-year master’s program at a UK university.
Scholarship Reward
- Fully funded tuition fees.
- Living stipend.
- Travel costs.
- Visa and health coverage fees.
Eligibility Requirements
- To be eligible, must be a woman.
- Be a citizen of eligible country.
- Ready to take up a course of study in the UK for the academic year from September/October 2026/2027.
- Have an undergraduate degree that enable them to gain access to one of the pre-selected postgraduate program at one of the UK university (for master’s level).
- Meet the English language requirement of the chosen university (optional).
- Applicants should also show financial need and demonstrate a strong interest and experience in a STEM-related field.
- Applicants should be willing to engage as ambassadors for the British Council during and after their studies.
Benefits of the 2026 British Council Women in STEM Scholarship
- Fully funded scholarships worth (40,000) pounds.
- This scholarship provides a great opportunity for international female students to gain quality education.
- Develop professional skills, and contribute to their home countries after completing their studies.
- A platform for leadership, innovation, and global impact in STEM careers.
Deadline Guide: April 30, 2026.
How to Apply
Visit official scholarship website http://www.britishcouncil.org/study-work-abroad/in-uk/scholarship-women-stem
Countries Eligible/Territories and Region
- Americas: Brazil, Mexico.
- East Asia: Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Laos PDR, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Timor-Leste, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Viet Nam, Hong Kong.
- South Asia: India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Pakistan.
- Middle East & North Africa: Egypt.
- Wider Europe / Central & Eastern Europe: Albania, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Turkey, Uzbekistan.
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