Women in STEM Scholarship at University of Essex Scholarship 2026

The Women in STEM scholarship programme, funded by the British Council, provides funding for women from eligible countries to complete a one-year master's degree in the UK

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineApril 30, 2026
• Study LevelMasters
• SponsorUniversity of Essex
• City to studyColchester
• School to studyUniversity of Essex
• Course to studyArtificial Intelligence (AI) , Biotechnology , Data Science , Environmental Futures , Climate Change , Global Public Health , Leadership in Health and Care , Intelligent Systems and Robotics
• Eligible CountryMexico

Benefits

• Tuition fees for one-year taught masters course only.
• Up to 12-months monthly stipend at the rate of £1,731 per month to support costs of living, including accommodation.
• Reimbursement of IELTS fees if taken as part of the University of Essex application.
• Return economy-class travel from home country to UK.
• Visa application fees.
• NHS surcharge.

Requirements

Please read the eligibility criteria (.pdf) and Terms and Conditions (.pdf) before applying for or accepting a scholarship or bursary, to confirm if you need to complete an application form and how you'll receive your funding. 

Selection Process

Applications are expected to be submitted by 30 April 2026. Successful applicants will be notified on or before 12 June 2026.

Application Deadline

How To Apply

Please complete the application form (.pdf) and submit to [email protected]  by 30 April 2026. Successful applicants will be notified on or before 12 June 2026.

For more details, visit University of Essex Scholarship webpage