The scholarship also welcomes applications from women with dependents, offering additional support. The application deadlines vary depending on the university, typically between March and April 2024.
25 scholarships are reserved for women STEM scholars from India and other South Asian countries.
British Council, the UK’s international organisation for educational opportunities and cultural relations, in partnership with UK universities, has announced the launch of British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM programme.
This scholarship is designed for female STEM graduates wanting to pursue their Masters’ in the UK.
According to the Global Gender Gap Report 2023 by the World Economic Forum, women account for 27 per cent of India's STEM workforce.
This represents a small fraction considering that women make up nearly 43 per cent of STEM graduates in India.
These are across five UK higher education institutions – Queen Mary University of London, Anglia Ruskin University, Greenwich University, The University of Southampton and Coventry University.
The UK is currently ranked third in the world for citable research, with 55.2 per cent of all UK publications the product of international research collaborations.
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The scholarship will cover tuition fees, stipend, travel costs, visa, health coverage fees, and English language support.
The scholars can pursue courses like Data Science, Computer Science, Pharmaceutical Science, Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Management, Civil Engineering Management, Intelligent Healthcare, Actuarial Science, among others.
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Rittika Chanda Parruck MBE, Director Education India, British Council, said, “Almost half of the world's population is female and represents half the potential brain power of researchers and innovators. The global challenges facing the world can only be addressed through science and research and we cannot solve these problems with one hand tied behind our backs, with only one half of the population working towards the solutions. Gender equity is not just a nice idea, it is essential for the progress of mankind.”
“Through programmes like the Women in STEM Scholarships, we aim to provide the financial assistance needed for women to pursue their education and unleash their full potential in STEM fields, thereby driving transformative change and contributing to the sustainable development goals in a more meaningful way,” she added.
Since 2020, the programme has awarded over 300 scholarships. In the 2023-24 global cohorts, 92 scholars were enrolled in their selected courses.
So far, 52 Indian women have been awarded the scholarships and pursued their one-year postgraduate studies in the UK.
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Sponsored by the UK government, the Chevening Scholarship funds students who have shown prior leadership skills and exceptional performance in their field of study. It covers flight tickets, tuition fee and living expenses of the students. Individuals who want to pursue masters in UK are eligible for this program.
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With this scholarship, an individual can get to UK for two or more years. It is a fully funded, full-time postgraduate award that allows individuals from the world to study at the University of Oxford. Students get stipend for it which pays for their living expense and accomodation. The Rhodes trust also covers application fee, visa fee, health insurance and two economy class flight tickets.
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Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters is offered by many institutes across different countries. Students from all over the world can apply for this scholarship. It covers the cost of students’ participation in the programme, travel and living expenses. The scholarship amount varies according to the level of studies / research / teaching, nationality of a student, and the duration of the course.
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Indian students who want to pursue their master's or PhD degree in UK can apply for this scholarship. Tutition fees, airfare, personal and mainenance expenses are covered under this scholarship. Different types of programs include Commonwealth PhD Scholarships, Commonwealth Split-site Scholarships, Commonwealth Master's Scholarships, Commonwealth Shared Scholarships, Commonwealth Distance learning Scholarships, Commonwealth PhD Scholarships, and Commonwealth Professional Fellowships.
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Given to postgraduate scholars, the minimum amount of £10,000 is given under the GREAT scholar. It is jointly funded by UK government’s GREAT Britain Campaign and the British Council with participating UK higher education institutions.
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St John’s College launched the Dr. Manmohan Singh Scholarships in honor of Ex-PM Dr. Singh. Given specifically to Indian students, this award will enable academically outstanding Indian students to come to St. John’s College, the University of Cambridge to study for doctoral degrees in subjects like Science & Technology, Economics, and Social Sciences. Applications in Aerospace Engineering and Energy Studies will be given preference. The scholarships are fully funded and cover academic fees, international airfare, the monthly stipend to cover living expenses, UK visa.
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Given to under underprivileged students from India and other developing countries, Felix scholarship is offered at the University of Oxford, the University of Reading and the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS). To be eligible, student must be less than 30 years old and should hold a a bachelors' degree from a renowned Indian university.
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Offered by the Scottish government in collaboration with Scotish universities, it provides 50 awards, each worth £8000 towards the tuition fee for any one year of full-time study on a postgraduate master's programme at any of Scotland's higher education institutes. Scholarships are provided to the citizens of Canada, China, India, Japan, Pakistan, and USA.
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Charles Wallace India Trust Scholarships offers up to 10 long-term awards. The awards, which are generally from 2–3 months up to a maximum of a year, cover accommodation and living costs in the UK, fees, and a contribution to international fares. You cannot pursue a two-year course via this scholarship.
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Provided for university courses and specific programs at full-time Masters, MPhil, or Doctoral levels, Inlaks Scholarship covers all the basic requirements including the tuition fees. The maximum funding is provided by the Foundation is USD 100,000.You cannot study Business and Finance, Computer Science, Engineering, Fashion Design, Film and Film Animation, Hospitality and Tourism, Indian Studies without Contemporary Relevance, Management Studies (i.e. MBA), Medicine, Dentistry, and related therapies, Music, and Public Health under this scholarship.
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