ScholarshipsBritish Council & University of Strathclyde announce new scholarship for Women in STEM

9 February 2023

The University of Strathclyde and the British Council are pleased to announce a new scholarship to support Women and Girls in STEM.

This year, supported by the British Council, the University of Strathclyde is delighted to announce five fully funded scholarships for female students from South East Asia interested in pursuing master's studies. Within the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences, the following programmes are eligible: MSc Clinical Health Psychology and LLM Global Environmental Law & Governance

The British Council has established programmes to support Women and Girls in STEM around the world, designed with a lifecycle approach in mind, from inspiring young girls to stay in STEM to supporting women working in STEM fields reach positions of leadership and network with their peers in their region and the UK. 

Applications for this scholarship opened on 26 January 2023 and will close on 31 March 2023, with applications being accepted from female students from Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Each of these scholarships covers full tuition fees, monthly stipends, a return economy class ticket and other costs such as IELTS exam fee, visa application, NHS surcharge, and key study materials, as well as lasting for the duration of the one year MSc/LLM.

This scholarship is an excellent opportunity for female students with a background in STEM, who wish to inspire future generations of women to pursue careers in STEM. 

You can find out more about the Women in STEM scholarship, eligibility, and how to apply here >

Poster for fully-funded scholarships at the University of Strathclyde featuring student