Women in STEM British Council Scholarship

Other eligibility requirements

Amount

Full Tuition Fees: Full fee coverage for eligible one year taught master’s course.
Monthly Stipend: Up to 12-months stipend to cover living costs while studying in the UK.
Travel Expenses: One return economy-class travel from home country to UK.
Health Coverage: Student Visa and NHS surcharge costs.
Other: IELTS exam fee (for scholars without a valid test of English).

Eligibility

The scholarship applies to the following postgraduate programmes within the STEM disciplines and within the School of Life Sciences:

• Applied Biotechnology MSc
• Artificial Intelligence and Digital Health MSc
• Biomedical Science MSc
• Pharmaceutical Science MSc
• Global Public Health Nutrition MSc
• Global Public Health with Data Science MSc
• Health and Wellbeing MSc
• Sport and Exercise Nutrition MSc

Criteria

To qualify for the Women in STEM British Council Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Academic Offer: Hold an offer of admission to one of the eligible postgraduate programmes at the University of Westminster.
• Gender Identification: Open to all women or those identifying as female who can demonstrate a strong background in STEM fields.
• Nationality: Be a passport holder and permanent resident of one of the eligible countries listed below:- 

Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia

Academic Excellence: Possess an excellent academic record and  / or evidence of significant relevant working experience in STEM disciplines.
Commitment to Home Country: Commit to contributing to local STEM industries in their home country after completing their studies.
Funding: Applicants should be able to demonstrate a case for financial support / socio-economic need.