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British Council Women in STEM Scholarships
Fully funded: tuition, stipend, travel, visa and health surcharge — typically worth over £40,000 per award
- Funder
- British Council with partner UK universities
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Coverage
- Full
About this scholarship
The British Council partners with a rotating group of UK universities to fund master's degrees for women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics from eligible countries across South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Americas and beyond.
Each scholarship covers the full cost of study and living, and some partner universities also accept applicants returning to study after a career break or with dependants — a rarity among fully funded awards.
🗓️ Deadline
Deadlines vary by partner university, typically between February and April for September entry
Award cycles shift year to year. Confirm the current deadline on the official site before you plan around it.
Eligibility
- Identify as a woman and hold citizenship of an eligible country — South Asian applicants, including Sri Lanka and India, have featured in recent cycles
- A STEM undergraduate degree that meets the partner university's master's entry requirements
- Demonstrable interest in a career in science or technology
- English proficiency at the partner university's required level
- Check the current partner list — eligible countries and courses change each cycle
How to apply
- Review the current list of partner universities and eligible STEM courses on the British Council page
- Apply for admission to the STEM master's course at the partner university
- Submit the university's own Women in STEM scholarship application before its stated deadline
- Prepare a personal statement linking your study plan to your STEM career goals
- Your Tutopiya counsellor can shortlist the partner courses that fit your profile
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British Council Women in STEM Scholarships: your questions, answered
What does the British Council Women in STEM Scholarships cover?
Fully funded: tuition, stipend, travel, visa and health surcharge — typically worth over £40,000 per award. The British Council partners with a rotating group of UK universities to fund master's degrees for women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics from eligible countries across South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Americas and beyond.
Who is eligible for the British Council Women in STEM Scholarships?
Core requirements are: Identify as a woman and hold citizenship of an eligible country — South Asian applicants, including Sri Lanka and India, have featured in recent cycles; A STEM undergraduate degree that meets the partner university's master's entry requirements; Demonstrable interest in a career in science or technology; English proficiency at the partner university's required level; Check the current partner list — eligible countries and courses change each cycle. Eligibility rules are set by the funder and can change each cycle, so confirm on the official site before applying.
When is the British Council Women in STEM Scholarships deadline?
Deadlines vary by partner university, typically between February and April for September entry. Because award cycles shift year to year, always check the official programme website for the current date.
Is the university placement service really free?
Yes, our service is 100% free. Counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer cost you nothing. There are no consultation fees and no agent fees, because we are funded by our university partners. The only cost you take on is the university’s own tuition or semester fees, which you pay directly to the university after you accept your offer.
What exactly do you help with?
Everything from start to finish: understanding your options, shortlisting the right programme, preparing your application and personal statement, submitting to the university, and guiding you through the offer, enrolment and visa paperwork, all with a dedicated counsellor.
Which universities can you place me into?
We place students into a range of UK and international universities, and we shortlist the best-fit options for your grades, budget and goals rather than pushing a single school. On some pages we run dedicated free placement drives for a specific partner university, and we are always adding more partners. Tell us your goals and your counsellor will map out your options.