British Council - Women in STEM Masters Scholarships

To be eligible to apply, scholars must:

1. Be a woman, as defined under UK legislation.

2. Be a permanent resident of, and hold a valid passport or recognised international travel document from one of the following eligible countries: India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh or Nepal, and be able to obtain a UK visa using the documentation they hold.

3. Applicants must agree to return to their country of citizenship or residence for a minimum of two years after the scholarship ends, except in very exceptional circumstances where return would be impossible or unsafe.

4. Meet the entry requirement of the UK Higher Education Institution for the course they apply for, including academic equivalent qualifications and English language proficiency.

5. Have completed all components of an undergraduate degree at the time of submitting the application for the scholarship. Students in the final year of their undergraduate degree may be considered if they will have completed their degree in time for enrolment to the Master's course in the UK and meet all matriculation requirements.

6. Demonstrate case for financial support. Applicants must not be able to privately fund their UK studies and must not be in receipt of financial support from any other source that duplicates the core benefits of the scholarship. Private savings that can top up the scholarship is permitted.

7. Preference will be given to candidates who have not had any significant international exposure or previously studied in the UK. This includes distance learning at UK universities or study at UK branch campuses abroad. We define significant experience as a period of study over one month, or enrolment on or completion of an international degree course. Short term visits such as study tours or conferences are permitted.