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The eligibility criteria and terms for those applying for a Women in STEM scholarship are set out below.

  1. You must be a woman as defined under UK legislation. Applicants must be able to confirm their legal sex as female, evidenced by passport or other official documentation, when requested by their institution. This will be a condition of acceptance.
  2. You must be a permanent resident of and hold a valid passport or recognised international travel document from one of the eligible countries listed, and you must be able to obtain a UK visa using the documentation you hold. This includes applicants who have refugee or stateless status, provided you meet the UK visa requirements under current immigration rules. You must be able to demonstrate your legal status and provide documentation that enables you to travel to and from the UK.
  3. You must agree to return to your country of citizenship or residence for a minimum of two years after the scholarship ends, except in very exceptional circumstances where return would be impossible or unsafe. 
  4. You must meet the entry requirement of the UK higher education institution for the course you apply for, including academic equivalent qualifications and English language proficiency. 
  5. You must have completed all components of an undergraduate degree at the time of submitting your application for a scholarship. Students in the final year of an undergraduate degree may be considered if they will have completed their degree in time for enrolment to the master’s course in the UK and meet all matriculation requirements.
  6. You must demonstrate a case for financial support. Applicants must not be able to privately fund their UK studies and must not be in receipt of financial support from any other source that duplicates the core benefits of the scholarship. Private savings that can top up the scholarship are permitted. 
  7. Preference will be given to candidates who have not had any significant international exposure or have previously studied in the UK. This includes distance learning at UK universities or study at UK branch campuses abroad. We define significant experience as a period of study over one month, or enrolment on or completion of an international degree course. Short term visits such as study tours or conferences are permitted.
  8. You must indicate your preference for course and institution if you are applying to multiple institutions. 
  9. You must be motivated and academically able to follow and benefit from a UK postgraduate taught course. 
  10. You must be active in the STEM field with work experience or with a proven interest in the proposed subject area. 
  11. You must be willing to contribute to capacity-building and socio-economic advancement in your home country after graduating from your master’s course in the UK. 
  12. You must agree to maintain contact with the British Council and act as an ambassador for the UK during and after your master's course in the UK. You must also engage with Alumni UK activities during and after your master’s course in the UK. 
  13. You must demonstrate a plan and a passion to engage other women and girls in STEM from your home country. 
  14. You must agree to your personal data being shared with the British Council for assessment and purposes of promotional activity, as a condition of applying for the scholarship.
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