British Council STEM Scholarships In UK 2026-27 (Fully Funded)

Applications are now invited for the British Council STEM Scholarships in the UK 2026, a prestigious initiative under the British Council Women in STEM Scholarships program. This transformative scholarship is designed to empower women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) by providing access to fully funded study opportunities in the United Kingdom, one of the world’s leading destinations for STEM education and research.

In today’s rapidly evolving global economy, STEM careers in the UK play a critical role in driving innovation, technological advancement, and sustainable development. Despite this, women remain significantly underrepresented in these fields, often facing financial, social, and structural barriers. The Women in STEM UK scholarship directly addresses these challenges by supporting talented female students to gain high-quality STEM education, develop leadership skills, and contribute to solving complex global issues.

The British Council Women in STEM Scholarship program seeks women with a strong academic background in STEM disciplines, demonstrated financial need, and a clear commitment to inspiring future generations of women in STEM careers. Beyond financial support, this UK-funded STEM scholarship for women offers a holistic empowerment model—combining academic excellence, professional development, and global networking—making it one of the most impactful international scholarships for women in STEM.

British Council STEM Scholarships

• Fully Funded
• UK Universities
• Master’s, Fellowship
• Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics
• International Students
• UK
• Deadline: Applications for scholarships for the 2026-27 academic year will open in January 2026.

Available Subjects:

The following subjects are available to study under this scholarship program.

• Science
• Technology
• Engineering
• Mathematics

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Scholarships Benefits

You could receive a scholarship to study for a master’s degree in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics program at a leading UK university. 

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 and people with caring responsibilities

English language support (IELTS)

Eligibility criteria

Applicants can apply from the following countries:

Apply to both Master’s Scholarships and Early Academic Fellowships  (Ph.D. must be completed before applying for fellowships)

India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam.

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Apply for Master’s Scholarships only

Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, Uzbekistan, Turkey, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, Jamaica, Mexico, Peru, or Venezuela, Egypt

Can take up a course of study in the UK for the academic year from September/October 2026. Can demonstrate a need for financial support.

Have an undergraduate degree that will enable them to gain access to one of the pre-selected postgraduate courses at a UK university (for Master’s level) or complete all components of a Ph.D. in the last three years (for Early Academic Fellowships).

Can attain the level of English required for postgraduate study/research at a UK university. They are active in the field with work experience or a proven interest in their subject area.

They are passionate about their course of study and are willing to engage as committed British Council scholarship alumni.

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How to apply

Please ensure you check and meet all the eligibility requirements before applying.

Masters
Applications should be made *directly to the participating universities. Please click on the links below for your chosen region or country for specific institutional information. 
* You are not applying to the British Council.

You need to apply separately for;
1. your chosen course; and
2. The Women in STEM scholarship. 

NB: You can make more than one application, but you need to apply through the preferred institution.

Fellows
Applications should be made *directly to the participating universities. Please click on the links below for your chosen region or country for specific institutional information. 
* You are not applying to the British Council.

To be eligible for an Early Academic Fellowship, you need to have completed all your Ph.D. components within the last three years.

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