ASEAN-UK Women in STEM Scholarships at University of Stirling 2026

The British Council has launched a scholarship programme in partnership with the University of Stirling aimed at benefiting women from eligible countries.

Scholarship for exceptional female STEM students offering a monthly stipend, travel costs, visa and insurance costs and more. Funded by the British Council and the UK Mission to ASEAN.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineApril 30, 2026
• Study LevelMasters
• SponsorBritish Council
• City to studyLondon
• School to studyUniversity of Stirling
• Course to studyArtificial Intelligence (AI) , Big Data & Digital Futures , Data Science , Environmental Management , Financial Technology , Health Psychology , Mathematics , Psychology , Sustainable Aquaculture , Aquatic Pathobiology , Aquatic Veterinary Studies , Autism and Neurodevelopmental Conditions Research , Environmental Remote Sensing and Geospatial Sciences , Human-Animal Interaction , Psychological Research Methods , Psychology of Sport
• Eligible CountryBrunei Darussalam , Cambodia , Laos , Myanmar , Philippines , Singapore , Vietnam

Benefits

The scholarship covers the full costs associated with study at the University of Stirling, including tuition fees, living costs, travel costs, equipment and study costs. Full details below.

• Tuition fees
• Up to 12 months monthly stipend at the rate of £1,732 per month, to cover costs of living, including accommodation.
• IELTS exam fee (for scholars without a valid test of English).
• Return economy-class travel from home country to UK.
• Study-related costs, such as essential travel, materials, equipment, thesis printing etc.
• Visa and insurance / NHS surcharge costs.
• Ad hoc costs (for example: heavy baggage allowance).

Requirements

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:

• be or identify as a woman;
• be a passport holder and permanent resident of one of the eligible countries listed above;
• have applied and received an offer to study one of the eligible degrees at the University of Stirling by the time you submit your scholarship application;
• have completed an undergraduate degree that will allow you to meet the academic requirements of the University of Stirling for the degree programme you apply for before you submit your scholarship application;
• have not previously studied at degree level or higher in the UK or lived recently in the UK. Distance learning at a UK university or study at a UK branch campus in another country will also be considered as studying in the UK;
• be available to start academic studies in the UK by the start of the UK academic year in September 2026;
• meet the English language requirement of the University of Stirling for the degree programme you apply for;
• demonstrate a need for financial support;
• not be in receipt of financial support or funding towards your study programme in the UK from any other source and not be able to privately fund your UK studies;
• demonstrate a plan and a passion to engage other women and girls in STEM from your home country;
• agree to return to your country of citizenship for a minimum of two years after your scholarship award has ended.

You are not eligible for the British Council Women in STEM scholarship if you:

• hold dual British citizenship;
• are an employee, a former employee or relative of an employee of Her Majesty’s Government (including British Embassies, High Commissions; the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy; the Department for International Trade; the Ministry of Defence; and the Home Office);
• are an employee, a former employee, or relative of an employee of the British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM – eligible countries;
• are currently in receipt of financial support or funding towards your study programme in the UK from any other source;
• have previously studied in the UK with funding from a UK Government-funded scholarship or a UK institutional scholarship/financial bursary.

Check also:
Wits-Edinburgh Programme in Sustainable African Futures by Mastercard Foundation 2026-2027
Department of Aeronautics MSc Scholarship at Imperial College London 2026

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• To be considered for this scholarship, you must first submit an application for admission to the University of Stirling. Please be aware that after submitting your academic application, it may take up to five working days to receive an admissions decision.
• University of Stirling strongly recommend applying well in advance of the scholarship deadline.

ASEAN-UK: Women in STEM Scholarships 2026/27 – Mandatory Scholarship Application Form

For more details, visit University of Stirling Scholarship webpage