McIntosh Scholarship for African Women in STEM at University of London 2025-2026

The University of London is proud to launch the McIntosh Scholarships, a new global initiative made possible thanks to a generous donation from alumnus Dr Robert McIntosh. New for the 2025-26 academic year, this scholarship is designed to empower women across Africa to earn a world-class University of London degree online and build a future in the world’s most in-demand industries.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineSeptember 15, 2025
• Value£5,000 - £7,000
• Study LevelMasters , Undergraduate
• SponsorUniversity of London
• City to studyLondon
• School to studyUniversity of London
• Course to studyComputer Science , Cyber Security

Benefits

• BSc Computer Science – £7,000
• MSc Computer Science – up to £5,500
• MSc Cyber Security – up to £5,000

Requirements

To be eligible for this scholarship you must:

• Hold an offer of a place on the BSc Computer Science, MSc Computer Science or MSc Cyber Security via the online / independent study route only. (Students studying the programme at a recognised teaching centre are not eligible to apply for the scholarship).
• Be a new student commencing the programme in the October 2025 intake
• Be female and resident in an African country
• Explain the impact that the scholarship will have on your ability to successfully complete the degree
• Can confirm that the cost of the fees that are not covered by the scholarship can be covered

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

1. Submit a programme application form online. Programme application forms are located on each programme webpage and can be found using the Course finder. 
   • Please note: A non-refundable programme application fee is required for these programmes and will not be waived as part of the scholarship. 
2. When you have received an offer letter complete the online scholarship application form 
3. Applicants must complete all sections of the application form – 
   • Confirm that you hold an offer of a place
   • Explain the impact that the scholarship will have on your ability to successfully complete the degree
4. Complete a supporting statement which answers the following three questions. 
   • Why have you chosen to study this programme?
   • Tell us how the award of the scholarship will result in positive benefit to your community, profession or society in the future.
   • Tell us how the financial support this award provides will help you to study this programme.
5.  Each answer must be no more than 200 words. Applications which exceed the wordcount will be automatically rejected.

For more details, visit University of London Scholarship webpage