What British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM actually covers.
The British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM provides up to 90 fully funded master's degree scholarships at top UK universities for women from low and middle income countries, including eligible African countries, for the 2026-27 academic year. Each scholarship is worth a minimum of £40,000 and covers full tuition fees, a living stipend, travel costs, visa fees, health surcharge, and English language support. The programme specifically targets women from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds who are active in STEM fields and demonstrate the potential to contribute to capacity-building and socio-economic advancement in their home countries after graduating. The scholarships are available for one-year Masters programmes across a wide range of STEM subjects at leading UK universities and research institutions. Eligible African countries include Egypt, with scholarships allocated by region. The programme aims to address gender gaps in STEM and support the development of female leaders who can drive scientific and technological progress in their home countries. Recipients gain access to cutting-edge STEM education, research facilities, and professional networks in the UK.
Who can apply.
Open to masters applicants seeking to study in United Kingdom. Eligible nationalities are listed below.
46 more eligible countries — full list available on the official application page.
Every academic discipline is accepted.
This programme does not restrict by field. Research proposals across humanities, sciences, engineering, agriculture, and medicine are all accepted.
From here to submitted.
Scholar Africa helps you discover, shortlist, and track. The application itself is submitted on the provider's site.
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Save itAdd this to your shortlist so we can recommend similar scholarships and remind you of the deadline.
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Prepare your documentsMost providers ask for the same set — transcripts, references, a personal statement, ID. Use the checklist below to track progress across all your applications.
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Apply on the provider's siteSubmit on the provider's site before June 30, 2026.
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Track the outcomeAdd to your tracker so you can update the status as the provider responds (shortlisted, interview, decision).
Document checklist
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Other scholarships worth a parallel application.
Same eligibility window or destination. Many strong applicants apply to three or four programmes per cycle.