BRITISH COUNCIL LAUNCHES WOMEN IN STEM SCHOLARSHIPS

Why is there a scholarship program?

Data from the United Nations Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) show that fewer than 30% of researchers worldwide are women, and only 30% of female students choose STEM-related fields for higher education.

All around the world, female student enrolment is especially low in Data and Correspondences Innovation (three percent), inherent science, arithmetic and measurements (five percent), and designing(eight percent).

Teaching, preparing, and employing more ladies in STEM can prompt better logical and monetary results, expanding variety in the labor force, getting an assortment of points of view and thoughts, and giving associations an upper hand.

Qualification standards include ladies who 

• Can enroll in a course of study in the UK for the September/October 2024–2025 academic year.
• Can exhibit a requirement for monetary help.
• Have an undergraduate degree that will allow them to enroll in one of a few pre-selected master ‘s-level postgraduate programs at a UK university.
• Can achieve the degree of English expected for postgraduate review at a UK college.
• Have work experience or a demonstrated interest in their field and are active in the field.
• Are committed British Council scholarship alumni who are enthusiastic about their field of study and willing to participate.

One will not qualify for an English Chamber Grant for Ladies in STEM if one:

• Hold double English citizenship.
• Are employed by Majesty’s Government, including British Embassies and High      Commissions, or a relative of an employee (*); the Office for Global Exchange; the Department of Defense; and the Home Department).
• Are a representative, a previous worker, or a relative (*) of a worker of the English Committee Grants for Ladies in STEM-qualified nations.
• (*): Parents, siblings, stepchildren, spouse, civil partner, or unmarried partner (where the couple has been in a relationship akin to marriage or civil partnership for at least two years) are all considered relatives.
• Are you right now in receipt of monetary help or financing towards one’s program in the UK from some other source?
• Have previously pursued higher education in the United Kingdom on scholarship or have financial support from a UK institution.

What is included in the scholarship?

• The scholarship covers, in addition to the prestige of attending a prestigious UK university:
• Full educational expenses
• Living allowance
• Travel costs
• Visa and well-being inclusion expenses
• Discount of an IELTS English language test, if necessary.

Step-by-step instructions to apply

• Applications ought to be made straightforwardly to the taking part colleges.
• Select your preferred institution from the links provided below.
• Check each university’s website, where one can also begin one’s application, for the application requirements.
• One can make more than one application, yet one should apply through every establishment independently.