British Council scholarships continue to support women in STEM

The British Council scholarships for women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) are back for a second year.

The scholarships will support over 100 women from around the world in continuing their STEM studies at a UK university.

According to a media statement, the British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM support women wishing to pursue postgraduate study in science, technology, engineering or maths at a university in the UK.

This prestigious scholarship will allow over 100 women from selected countries including from South Asia, East Asia, the Americas to obtain a Masters degree or an Early Academic Fellowship from a UK university, giving them the opportunity to further develop their careers in STEM subjects.

Partnering with 26 universities across the UK, this scholarship scheme includes tuition fees, a monthly stipend, travel costs, visa and health coverage fees. The scholarship is also open to women with dependents to apply, with extra support available.

According to data from the UN Scientific Education and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), fewer than 30 per cent of researchers worldwide are women and only 30 per cent of female students select STEM-related fields in higher education.