Fully Funded British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM (2023-24), UK

by Samrach · January 24, 2023

Deadline for applications: 24 March 2023

Award Summary

100% of tuition fees and up to 12 months monthly stipend at £1,236 p/month

Overview

For the third year running, the British Council has launched a scholarship programme in partnership with UK universities to support Women and Girls in STEM around the world. We are looking for women with a background in STEM, who can demonstrate their need for financial support and who wish to inspire future generations of women to pursue careers in STEM.

This year, supported by the British Council, Newcastle University is delighted to announce five fully funded scholarships for female students from Southeast Asia interested in pursuing master’s studies. The five scholarships are on offer for female students from the following countries: Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam

Each of these scholarships cover full tuition fees, monthly stipends, a return economy class ticket and other study-related costs such as IELTS exam fee, visa application, NHS surcharge and study materials.

The following programmes are eligible for these scholarships:

More information about the scholarship programme can be found here.

Number Of Awards: 5
Start Date: September 2023
Award Duration: One year of study
Application Closing Date: 24th March 2023 (23.59pm GMT)

Sponsor

British Council and Newcastle University

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM, you must:

Be a woman.
Be a passport holder and permanent resident of one of the following eligible countries: Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam.
Have applied to study an eligible postgraduate programme at the UK university listed above, before your application to British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM can be considered.
Have completed all components of an undergraduate degree that will enable you to gain entry onto a postgraduate programme at a UK university partner by the time you submit your application and be due to start your postgraduate programme in the UK during 2023.
Have not previously studied at degree level or higher in the UK or lived recently in the UK.
Meet the English language requirement of the UK university partner.
Demonstrate case for financial support.
Return to your country of citizenship for a minimum of two years after your scholarship award has ended.

Other Criteria

You are also required to show in your application form that:

You are active in the field with work experience or with a proven interest in the programme area you are applying for.
You are willing to demonstrate future contribution to capacity-building and socio-economic advancement through the benefits achieved after graduating from UK higher education and returning your home country.
You can demonstrate a plan and passion to engage other women and girls in STEM from your home country.
Your personal data being shared with the British Council as a condition of applying for the bursary.

If you are awarded a scholarship, you agree to maintain contact with the British Council and act as an ambassador for the UK and engage with activities as part of a British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM alumnus during and after your study in the UK. Any involvement in these activities during your study in the UK will take up no more than five hours per term.

You are not eligible for a British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM if you:

Hold dual British citizenship.
Are an employee, a former employee, or relative (*) of an employee of Her Majesty’s Government (including British Embassies/High Commissions; the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy; Department for International Trade; the Ministry of Defence; and the Home Office).
Are an employee, a former employee, or relative (*) of an employee of the British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM – eligible countries.

(*): Relatives are defined as parents or stepparents, siblings or stepsiblings, children or stepchildren, spouse, civil partner or unmarried partner (where the couple have been in a relationship akin to marriage or civil partnership for at least two years).

Are currently in receipt of financial support or funding towards your study programme in the UK from any other source
Are in the UK with funding from a UK Government-funded scholarship or a UK institutional scholarship/financial bursary.

More information can be found in our scholarship regulations (PDF: 123KB).

How To Apply

Applications must be submitted using the application form. Other applications will not be accepted.

Source / More information: Official Website HERE.