25 scholarships are open to applicants from South Asia, working with 5 UK universities.
For the sixth consecutive year, the British Council is offering fully funded scholarships to women to study science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) courses in the UK.
The Women in STEM scholarship programme, part of the British Council’s Going Global Partnerships, provides funding for one-year master’s degree courses at top ranking universities and research institutions within the UK, with the objective of increasing opportunities for women in STEM, strengthening female leadership in science and innovation, and promoting a more diverse and gender-representative STEM sector. To date, the programme has engaged 43 leading UK universities and awarded around 500 scholarships.
Each scholarship for the 2026-27 academic year is worth a minimum of £40,000, including tuition fees, living stipends, travel and visa costs, health coverage fees and English language support. The life-changing scholarships provide access to world-leading science and research universities in the UK and platforms to connect with experts in STEM and the UK’s global network of alumni.
Globally, 90 scholarships are available, and eligible applicants span 30 countries. 25 scholarships are open to applicants from South Asia, working with 5 UK universities.
The British Council’s Country Director in Pakistan, James Hampson said: “The British Council’s Women in STEM Scholarship demonstrates our commitment to supporting talented women from Pakistan by accessing world-class education in the UK and become the next generation of leaders.”
The British Council’s Global Head of Enabling Research & Science, Dr Jen Bardsley, said: “It’s fantastic to be able to run our Women in STEM scholarship programme again for the 2026-27 academic year. The programme represents lowering barriers to STEM careers for women and really creating a more inclusive and diverse set of voices in science, which we know leads to better science and improved outcomes for everyone.”
For more information, including a full list of eligible countries and territories, and participating UK universities, please visit the global British Council website. To see details of scholarships which are available in Pakistan please visit British Council scholarships for women in STEM | British Council
Applications for Scholarships for Women in STEM are open until late April 2026.
