British Council Women In STEM Scholarships

Awarded by : Queen Mary University of London

Updated on Jun 05, 2024
Kashish Saini

University Research Analyst

British Council Women In STEM Scholarships

  • Applicable for

    Queen Mary University of London in UK

  • No. of students to be awarded

    5

  • Course Level

    Masters

  • Intake year

    Sep 2024

  • Type of scholarships

    Merit

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Scholarship Overview

  • In partnership with the British Council Queen Mary University of London is delighted to be offering five fully funded scholarships for Women in STEM for the 2024/25 academic year
  • Access to education is one contributing factor leading to the underrepresentation of women in STEM. Therefore, the objective of this programme is to help address this situation by providing opportunities for women from the countries listed below to continue with their studies and research in STEM subjects.

Scholarship amount details

Scholarship amount can be used for

Type of Expense Indicates if scholarship can be used for this type of expense
Tuition & Fees Scholarship amount can be used for this
Living Expense Scholarship amount can be used for this
Accommodation ×Not covered in scholarship
Air Fare/Travel Expenses ×Not covered in scholarship
Spouse/Child Care ×Not covered in scholarship
Health Cover ×Not covered in scholarship
Application ×Not covered in scholarship
Others Scholarship amount can be used for this

  • The award covers full overseas tuition fees, a monthly maintenance allowance and a contribution towards travel, visa and other initial costs.

Student Awards

Number of students to be awarded: 5

Scholarship Eligibility

Special Restrictions

  • Only for Women

  • Students must be or identify as a woman

Exams Details

Exam name Indicates if exam is required and cutoff (if any)
UG Required

Eligibility

  • Applicants must be a passport holder and permanent resident of one of the following countries: Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka
  • Students must meet the entry requirements for the programme they have applied for, including academic equivalents and English language
  • Students must have completed all components of an undergraduate degree at the time of applying for the scholarship.
  • Can demonstrate a need for financial support
  • Have not previously studied at a degree level or higher in the UK or lived recently in the UK
  • Agree to return to your country of citizenship for a minimum of two years after the scholarship award has ended.

Eligible student nationality

This scholarship is applicable for students from India +3 more

Application Process for this scholarship

Application Documents

Type of documents Indicates if this type of document is required to be submitted
SOP Required
LOR Required
CV Required
Official transcripts Required

  • Degree certificate
  • Academic transcripts
  • Proof of english languge proficiency
  • Referee details. Please provide the contact details of one or two referees onapplication as required.
  • Statement of purpose
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)/Resume

Scholarship Application

This scholarship needs a separate external application.

Important Dates

Date Additional Details
Application final end date Not Available
  • Applications are now closed
  • Candidates should hold a Queen Mary offer by the deadline. Please ensure sufficient time to apply and receive your
  • Offer: https://www.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/after-you-apply/.  Offers may be conditional but candidates will need to meet all academic conditions prior to enrolment. 

Please note that these dates could be in local country times and may not be IST (Indian standard time).

Additional Information

  • Additionally, university are looking for applicants who: 

    • Are active in the field with work experience or with a proven interest in the programme area you are applying for.
    • 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 to their home country.
    • Can demonstrate a plan and passion to engage other women and girls in STEM from your home country
  • To be considered for the scholarship students must also complete and upload the following QMUL- Mandatory Application Form [DOC 26KB] to their application portal before the deadline. Applicants who have not submitted this form will not be considered for the scholarship.

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