British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM 2026-27

The British Council has launched a scholarship program in partnership with the University of Stirling aimed at benefiting women from South East Asia. This scholarship is open to women who are pursuing a postgraduate degree within our Institute of Aquaculture and who can demonstrate their need for financial support and who wish to inspire future generations of women to pursue careers in the aquaculture industry.

Eligibility criteria for the British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM:

• Applicants must take up a course of study in the UK for the academic year from September.
• Should be able to demonstrate a need for financial support.
• Should have an undergraduate degree that will enable them to gain access to one of the pre-selected postgraduate courses at a UK university (for Masters level) or completed all components of PhD in the last three years (for Early Academic Fellowships).
• Candidates should attain the level of English required for postgraduate study/research at a UK university.
• Should be active in the field with work experience or a proven interest in their subject area.
• Candidates should be passionate about their course of study and are willing to engage as committed British Council scholarship alumni.

Benefits:

Successful applicants of the British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM will receive the following benefits:

• Academic prestige - the UK’s universities are amongst the world’s leaders in STEM subjects
• Economic support will include tuition fees, stipend, travel costs, visa and health coverage fees
• Special support for mothers
• English language support

Application: The application deadline changes according to the organization. To avoid disappointment, please double-check the deadlines with the institution of your choice.

Note - Before applying, please ensure you read the information on eligibility criteria and the university application process carefully, as these may be different for each university. Deadlines for applications may also vary.