British Council Women in STEM Scholarships 2027 (Fully Funded)

Funding
Full Funding
Level
Master's
Nationality
Albania, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil
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Duration
1 Year
Offered by
British Government
Official scholarship page

The British government funds the British Council Women in STEM Scholarships to encourage more women to pursue this specialization. Data in the previous years drastically showed that only a tiny portion of the population in STEM-related fields is occupied by female students. Thus, this urged the British Council to raise opportunities for them, allowing a more inclusive and unified academic environment. 

This scholarship not only inspires future generations of women to pursue their dreams in the STEM field, but it also provides an opportunity for students who are financially struggling to study abroad. In partnership with 21 UK universities, the British Council seeks to uplift the morale of women worldwide and motivate them to contribute to the academe through research.

British Council Women in STEM Scholarships Coverage

This government fully funded scholarship for international students covers the following:

  • Full tuition fees
  • Monthly stipend
  • Travel allowance
  • Visa cost
  • Health insurance fees
  • English language support
  • Child allowance for dependents, if applicable
  • Other study-related expenses

British Council Women in STEM Scholarships Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for British Council Women in STEM Scholarships, you need to meet the following criteria:

  • A woman or identified as a woman
  • Passport holder and permanent resident of one of the eligible countries
  • Have already submitted an application to study an eligible program in one of the partner UK universities
  • Have not previously studied or lived in the UK
  • Have met the required language requirement
  • Demonstrates a need for financial support
  • Not currently receiving any sort of educational funding
  • Must have work experience or show a proven interest in the program they are applying for
  • Must return to the country of citizenship after completing the scholarship

For detailed requirements, refer to the official eligibility page .

Eligible degree levels

Master's — 1 Year

Eligible programmes

Engineering Mathematics Science

Eligible nationalities

Albania, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei, Cambodia, Egypt, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Laos, Malaysia, Mexico, Montenegro, Myanmar, Nepal, North Macedonia, Pakistan, Philippines, Serbia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Turkey, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam

How to Apply

In this section, we'll provide a clear general overview of requirements and steps to guide you through the application process for British Council Women in STEM Scholarships.

To apply for British Council Women in STEM Scholarships, please follow these steps:

  1. Access the scholarship application form through the official website of the UK university assigned to your region.
  2. Completely fill out the form and submit it together with the documents required.

Important Note: The application procedures and required documents for British Council Women in STEM Scholarships may vary depending on your degree, program, nationality and other factors. For specific details regarding the requirements, kindly visit the official website of British Council Women in STEM Scholarships.

Application Deadlines

Now that you’re familiar with the application procedure, it’s time to know the application dates! Knowing the dates for British Council Women in STEM Scholarships will help you prepare early and it will also give you the time you need to put together a competitive application.

Important notice

Application deadlines vary

The application deadlines for British Council Women in STEM Scholarships vary. It’s important to review official guidelines on the official website or contact administrators for specific deadlines. Make sure to regularly check the British Council Women in STEM Scholarships page for the latest and most accurate information on application deadlines.

British Council Women in STEM Scholarships Recipients

Meet students who have received British Council Women in STEM Scholarships and learn how they secured their award.

19 Documented recipients
9 Nationalities
2 Degree levels
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Recipients’ Degree Studies and Backgrounds

The published stories describe 18 recipients’ degree studies supported by British Council Women in STEM Scholarships.

Degree Studies Reported by Recipients

Degree levelStoriesSubjects
Master’s18Advanced Construction Technologies and BIM; Applied Artificial Intelligence; Bioinformatics; Clinical Drug Development; Construction Project Management; Data Science; Data Science (Health); Data Science and Decision Analytics; Digital Health; Electronics and Electrical Engineering; Energy Engineering Management; Environmental Engineering; Environmental Management; Environmental Sustainability; MSc Advanced Construction Technologies and BIM; Management of Business Information Technology; Mathematical Modelling; Mathematics and Data Science; Molecular Biosciences; Molecular Biosciences (Bioinformatics); Molecular Biosciences, Bioinformatics; Wildlife Conservation and Management

Nationalities Reported in the Stories

NationalitiesStories per nationality
Pakistani4
Bangladeshi, Indian, Mexican3 each
Malaysian2
Georgian, Indonesian, Kazakh1 each

Funding Reported by Recipients

Recipient and degree/programReported coverage
Mariam Gugushvili — Master’s in Applied Artificial Intelligence — Cranfield UniversityReported full tuition, a £1,400 monthly stipend, travel and visa expenses.
Vilashini Saravanan (Vila) — MSc Digital Health — University of BristolReported full tuition, a £1,347 monthly stipend for up to 12 months, return economy travel, study-related costs, visa and NHS surcharge or insurance support.
Javeria Munawar (2023–2024) — MSc Molecular Biosciences (Bioinformatics) — University of BathReported £28,700 tuition coverage, a £1,236 monthly stipend, travel, visa fees and IELTS examination fees.
Moumita Islam (2024–2025) — Master’s in Construction Project Management — Anglia Ruskin UniversityReported a total package of £39,564 covering tuition, visa and health insurance fees, accommodation and living allowance, a career-development bursary and IELTS support. The bursary and IELTS support came from Anglia Ruskin University; the remaining components came from the British Council.
Ayashi Das Majumder — MSc Wildlife Conservation and Management — University of South WalesReported full tuition coverage; living and travel costs were financed separately.

Examples of Featured Recipients’ Application Backgrounds

Recipient and degree/programScholarship/application routeReported background and preparation
Aiman Malik — Master’s in Electronics and Electrical Engineering — Durham UniversityBritish Council Women in STEM ScholarshipElectrical Engineering bachelor’s at the National University of Sciences and Technology, GPA 3.88/4.00. Reported optical-wireless communications research and leadership as Chairperson of IEEE Women in Engineering at NUST.
Mariam Gugushvili — Master’s in Applied Artificial Intelligence — Cranfield UniversityBritish Council Women in STEM ScholarshipComputer Engineering dual degree through San Diego State University Georgia and Tbilisi State University, GPA 3.6/4.0. Had worked as a database developer and data engineer; used her Georgian qualification for the application.
Mashaal Nageen — Master’s by Research in gastrointestinal microbiome modelling — Coventry UniversityBritish Council Women in STEM ScholarshipBiomedical Sciences bachelor’s and microbiology research; explored differential algebra and structural identifiability before starting the proposed research, connecting biological interests with computational methods.
Elfira Febriani — MSc Clinical Drug Development — Queen Mary University of LondonBritish Council Women in STEM ScholarshipLicensed pharmacist with nearly ten years in pharmaceutical research and development. Earlier analytical-chemistry research and work as a professor’s research assistant supported a consistent subject focus.
Kuan Yun Leng (2023–2024) — MSc Advanced Construction Technologies and BIM — University of StrathclydeBritish Council Women in STEM ScholarshipArchitecture BSc (Hons) at Taylor’s University, Second Class Upper. Drew on an AIESEC director role, community partnerships, professional BIM work and multidisciplinary coordination to explain a progression towards sustainable architecture.

The language examples concern the particular degree-entry applications. The English-medium exemption below was granted by University of Bristol.

How Recipients Met Language Requirements

Language requirement routeStories / total funded degree-study storiesRecipients and examples
IELTS14/187.0 (Agomoni Banerjee); 7.5 (Zhansaya Kanagatova); 8.0 (Javeria Munawar); IELTS taken for the application (Aiman Malik, Ayesha Amin, and 9 others).
English-medium education accepted1/18English-medium prior degree accepted (Vilashini Saravanan (Vila)).
Institutional English assessment1/18University English assessment completed (Ayashi Das Majumder).

Application Timelines Reported by Recipients

Recipient and degree/programApplication or scholarship routeReported application timeline
Naomi Gonzalez Cantu — MSc Energy Engineering Management — Durham UniversityBritish Council Women in STEM ScholarshipFound the award through a newsletter, secured university admission, then completed the scholarship application. Received scholarship confirmation in June.
Javeria Munawar (2023–2024) — MSc Molecular Biosciences (Bioinformatics) — University of BathBritish Council Women in STEM ScholarshipBegan preparation after completing her first master’s, gathered and attested documents, prepared for IELTS for about a month and obtained 8.0, then refined a personal statement with feedback.
Lamia Salehin — MSc Management of Business Information Technology — University of GreenwichBritish Council Women in STEM ScholarshipWhile working full time, followed a two-week IELTS preparation plan with practice and revision; sought recommendations from supervisors who knew her work and asked them to review the motivation letter.

Selection and Preparation Lessons

Recipient and degree/programReported selection experience or preparation
Ayashi Das Majumder — MSc Wildlife Conservation and Management — University of South WalesDescribed two stages of scholarship application followed by an interview. Chose the university after selection, based on programme relevance and a responsive admissions experience.
Regina Cervantes (2023–2024) — MSc Environmental Management — Brunel University LondonDescribed obtaining unconditional university admission before the scholarship application, which included a personal statement and five essay questions, followed by an interview for shortlisted applicants.
Maria Bashir — MSc Data Science — University of GreenwichAsked previous scholarship recipients to review her essay and share application advice, then revised it repeatedly to communicate academic potential and motivation.

What Recipients Pursued After Their Scholarship-Funded Studies

RecipientScholarship-funded degree/programReported outcome or current status
RituMaster’s in Environmental Engineering — Newcastle UniversityCurrent role: Associate Fellow at TERI in the Director General’s office, working in a research institute focused on energy, environment and sustainable development.
Vilashini Saravanan (Vila)MSc Digital Health — University of BristolCurrent role: Digital Health & Program Lead at Menopause Asia, working at the intersection of women’s health and digital innovation.
Mashaal NageenMaster’s by Research in gastrointestinal microbiome modelling — Coventry UniversityOngoing further study: progressed to a PhD at Coventry University on computational and mathematical approaches to the gut microbiome.
Javeria Munawar (2023–2024)MSc Molecular Biosciences (Bioinformatics) — University of BathOngoing further study: began a Chemical Engineering PhD at University of Bath on a project combining microbiology, bioinformatics and electrochemistry.
Regina Cervantes (2023–2024)MSc Environmental Management — Brunel University LondonCurrent work: moved into environmental consultancy in Spain after an internship with a European agency. Future plan: return to research through a PhD.
Kuan Yun Leng (2023–2024)MSc Advanced Construction Technologies and BIM — University of StrathclydeFurther study: pursued a Master of Architecture at University of Waterloo, focusing on sustainability, life-cycle assessment and embodied carbon.
Lamia SalehinMSc Management of Business Information Technology — University of GreenwichCurrent role: Management Trainee Officer in Export at PRAN-RFL Group in Bangladesh, alongside continuing research.

Other Offers in Featured Applicants’ Journeys

RecipientReported alternativeDecision described in the story
Aiman Malik — Master’s in Electronics and Electrical Engineering — Durham UniversityFully funded Chinese Government Scholarship for master’s study at Xi’an Jiaotong University.Pursued the Women in STEM-funded degree at Durham University.
Michelle Ortiz — MSc Data Science (Health) — Durham UniversityMexican SECIHTI Scholarship for postgraduate study abroad.Did not accept because she had already received the Women in STEM award.
Zhansaya Kanagatova — Master’s in Mathematics and Data Science — University of StirlingInterMaths Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Consortium Scholarship.Completed the Women in STEM-funded degree at University of Stirling.
Maria Bashir — MSc Data Science — University of GreenwichEIPHI Scholarship for the M1 Math4Phys programme at Université de Bourgogne.Declined the French offer and chose Women in STEM-funded study at University of Greenwich.
Moumita Islam (2024–2025) — Master’s in Construction Project Management — Anglia Ruskin UniversityGREAT Scholarship offer at Glasgow Caledonian University.Chose the Women in STEM Scholarship.
Javeria Munawar (2023–2024) — MSc Molecular Biosciences (Bioinformatics) — University of BathBestway Foundation Scholarship at University of Kent, covering tuition and a monthly stipend.Chose Women in STEM at University of Bath because she considered its overall financial support more extensive.
Elfira Febriani — MSc Clinical Drug Development — Queen Mary University of London£8,750 International Excellence Scholarship for MSc Drug Discovery and Development at University of Leeds.Pursued Women in STEM-funded study at Queen Mary University of London.
Kuan Yun Leng (2023–2024) — MSc Advanced Construction Technologies and BIM — University of StrathclydeFunding offers from University of Melbourne, University of Dundee, Queen’s University Belfast, Monash University, RMIT University and Kansas State University.Completed the Women in STEM-funded degree at University of Strathclyde.

Applicants Who Declined This Scholarship

Applicant and intended degree/programOffer from British Council Women in STEM ScholarshipsAlternative chosenReason described in the story
Lalitha Jyothsna Vedula — MSc Environmental Engineering — University of BathReported a 2023–24 Women in STEM offer covering tuition, a living stipend and a return flight.Did not take up the Bath opportunity; later pursued a Chevening-funded MSc at Imperial College London in a different cycle.N/A
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