The University of Southampton is proud to announce the new British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM for the 2023/24 academic year.
In partnership with the British Council, the University of Southampton is offering 5 fully funded scholarships for female students applying for an eligible programme from several South Asian countries.
The object of this scheme is to help address the underrepresentation of women in STEM by providing opportunities for women from eligible counties to continue with their studies and research in STEM subjects.
Level of study
This scholarship is for postgraduate study.
Eligible Programmes
MSc Data and Decision Analytics
MSc Operational Research and Finance
What is covered
This full scholarship covers:
- tuition fees
- up to 12-months monthly stipend of £1,236 per month to cover costs of living, including accommodation
- where applicable, accompanying child allowance consistent with UK visa requirements
- IELTS exam fee (for scholars without a valid Test of English)
- return economy-class travel from home country to UK
- visa and insurance / NHS surcharge costs
Who can apply
In order to apply, you must:
- be a female passport holder and permanent residents of either Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan or Sri Lanka
- hold an admissions offer letter for one of the eligible programmes listed above
- be able to take up a full-time course of study in the UK for the academic year from Sept/Oct 2023-2024
- demonstrate a need for financial support / socio-economic need
- be in receipt of financial support or funding towards your study programme in the UK from any other source
- not have previously studied at degree level or higher in the UK or lived recently in the UK
- be motivated and academically able to follow and benefit from a UK postgraduate taught course
- be active in the field with work experience or a proven interest in their subject area
- be willing to demonstrate future contribution to capacity-building and socio-economic advancement through the benefits achieved after graduating from UK higher education
- agree to maintain contact with the British Council and act as an ambassador for the UK and engage with activities as part of a Scholarship for Women in STEM alumnus during and after your studies in the UK
- demonstrate a plan and passion to engage other women and girls in STEM from your home country
- agree to your personal data being shared with the British Council as a condition of applying for the scholarship
- return to your country of citizenship for a minimum of two years after your scholarship award has ended
How to apply
1. Apply to an eligible masters level programme at the University of Southampton using the online form. Please state in your application that you wish to apply for British Scholarship for Women in STEM funding.
2. Complete the scholarship application form.
Deadline: 12 May 2023 17:00 BST
Please note that all applicants would need to have met the relevant English language requirements for their programme by the above deadline date. Incomplete applications, or those that do not meet eligibility criteria, will be removed from the selection process.
Candidates will be notified of the outcome of their application by the end of May 2023.
For more information on the British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM, please visit the British Council website.
About the British Council
The British Council is the UK’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. We build connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and other countries through arts and culture, education and the English language. Last year we reached over 80 million people directly and 791 million people overall including online, and through broadcasts and publications. Founded in 1934 we are a UK charity governed by Royal Charter and a UK public body. We receive a 15 per cent core funding grant from the UK government.