Women in STEM Scholarships

The funding information below is recorded in this listing; it does not establish additional covered components. Check amounts, caps, exclusions and conditions on the official source.

• Fully funded (tuition fees, 12-month stipend of £1,731.67/month, IELTS fee, return travel, study costs, visa, insurance, ad hoc costs, disability adjustments)

Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.

• * **Gender:** Be a woman, as defined under UK legislation, with legal sex confirmed as female via official documentation.
• * **Nationality/Residency:** Be a permanent resident and hold a valid passport or recognized international travel document from Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, or Sri Lanka, and be able to secure a UK visa. This includes applicants with refugee or stateless status who meet UK visa requirements.
• * **Return to Home Country:** Agree to return to their country of citizenship or residence for a minimum of two years post-scholarship, barring exceptional circumstances.
• * **Academic Requirements:** Meet the University of Manchester’s entry requirements, including academic qualifications and English language proficiency.
• * **Undergraduate Degree:** Have completed all components of an undergraduate degree at the time of application. Final-year undergraduate students may be considered if they will complete their degree before Master's course enrolment and meet all matriculation requirements.
• * **Financial Need:** Demonstrate a genuine need for financial support, unable to privately fund UK studies, and not receiving duplicate financial support from other sources. Personal savings to supplement the scholarship are permitted.
• * **Course Preference:** Indicate a preference for their chosen course and institution if applying to multiple universities.
• * **Motivation & Academic Ability:** Possess strong motivation and academic capability to succeed in a UK postgraduate taught course.
• * **STEM Engagement:** Be actively involved in the STEM field through work experience or demonstrate a proven interest in their proposed subject area.
• * **Contribution to Home Country:** Show a willingness to contribute to capacity-building and socio-economic advancement in their home country after graduation.
• * **Ambassadorship:** Agree to maintain contact with the British Council, act as a UK ambassador, and engage with Alumni UK activities.
• * **Promoting STEM:** Demonstrate a clear plan and passion for inspiring and engaging other women and girls in STEM in their home community after completing your degree.
• * **Data Sharing:** Consent to personal data being shared with the British Council for assessment and promotional purposes.
• * **Prior International Exposure:** Preference is given to candidates with no significant international exposure or prior study in the UK (excluding short visits or conferences).
• Ineligibility criteria include:
• * Holding dual British citizenship.
• * Being an employee, former employee, or relative of an employee of His Majesty’s Government or the British Council in the eligible countries.

No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the materials the provider requests.

Follow the provider's stated process. The checks below are guidance, not additional application requirements. Any original editorial instructions remain in the description above.

1. 1
   Check the provider's process

   Consult https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/international/finance-and-scholarships/funding/women-in-stem-scholarships/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.

2. 2
   Check eligibility and any requested materials

   Listed eligibility: * **Gender:** Be a woman, as defined under UK legislation, with legal sex confirmed as female via official documentation. * **Nationality/Residency:** Be a permanent resident and hold a valid passport or recognized international travel document from Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, or Sri Lanka, and be able to secure a UK visa. This includes applicants with refugee or stateless status who meet UK visa requirements. * **Return to Home Country:** Agree to return to their country of citizenship or residence for a minimum of two years post-scholarship, barring exceptional circumstances. * **Academic Requirements:** Meet the University of Manchester’s entry requirements, including academic qualifications and English language proficiency. * **Undergraduate Degree:** Have completed all components of an undergraduate degree at the time of application. Final-year undergraduate students may be considered if they will complete their degree before Master's course enrolment and meet all matriculation requirements. * **Financial Need:** Demonstrate a genuine need for financial support, unable to privately fund UK studies, and not receiving duplicate financial support from other sources. Personal savings to supplement the scholarship are permitted. * **Course Preference:** Indicate a preference for their chosen course and institution if applying to multiple universities. * **Motivation & Academic Ability:** Possess strong motivation and academic capability to succeed in a UK postgraduate taught course. * **STEM Engagement:** Be actively involved in the STEM field through work experience or demonstrate a proven interest in their proposed subject area. * **Contribution to Home Country:** Show a willingness to contribute to capacity-building and socio-economic advancement in their home country after graduation. * **Ambassadorship:** Agree to maintain contact with the British Council, act as a UK ambassador, and engage with Alumni UK activities. * **Promoting STEM:** Demonstrate a clear plan and passion for inspiring and engaging other women and girls in STEM in their home community after completing your degree. * **Data Sharing:** Consent to personal data being shared with the British Council for assessment and promotional purposes. * **Prior International Exposure:** Preference is given to candidates with no significant international exposure or prior study in the UK (excluding short visits or conferences). Ineligibility criteria include: * Holding dual British citizenship. * Being an employee, former employee, or relative of an employee of His Majesty’s Government or the British Council in the eligible countries.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.

3. 3
   Check dates and next steps

   Listed deadline information: Not available — check official website. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

Provider deadline information: Not available — check official website. This text cannot be safely converted to a countdown; check the official source for its meaning. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.

1. Planning suggestion: 12 months out

   Check the current call and decide whether this opportunity fits your plans.

2. Planning suggestion: 6 months out

   If the provider requires tests or documents that take time, plan for them using its published instructions.

3. Planning suggestion: 3 months out

   If an application is required, review the provider's process and prepare only the materials it requests.

4. Planning suggestion: 1 month out

   If submission is required, allow time to check your materials and any stated cutoff.

5. Provider deadline

   Not available — check official website

   Provider deadline information: Not available — check official website. Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.