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British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM

To support female international students students interested in pursuing master's studies in STEM subjects at Durham University in 2026/27

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Women in STEM Scholarships

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Gratefully supported by the British Council, Durham University is delighted to announce five fully funded scholarships for female students from wider Europe (detailed eligible country list is shown below) interested in pursuing master’s studies in the 2026/27 academic year.

 

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Full payment of tuition fees

12 months stipend

A return economy class flight

Visa application fee 

Insurance 

NHS surcharge

Other study related costs
Year of Entry 2026/27
Duration One year
Mode/Level of study Full-time Taught Master's programmes as listed below
Number of awards available 5 

Eligibility

The eligible nationalities and academic programmes for 2026/27 entry are as below:

Eligible Country List
  • Kazakhstan
  • Uzbekistan
  • Turkey
  • Azerbaijan
  • Albania
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Kosovo
  • Montenegro
  • North Macedonia
  • Serbia
Eligible Programmes

Further information on scholarship eligibility can be found here: British Council Women in STEM scholarship eligibility criteria 2026/27.

Not sure if you're eligible? Contact us for advice.

How to apply

  1. Apply for a course by 1st April 2026

    Please ensure you have submitted an academic application, with all supporting documents (proof of English Language, academic transcripts, references etc. – correctly translated), via the postgraduate online application portal for one of the eligible programmes by midnight (GMT) 1st April 2026. If you have any issues with submitting any of these documents by the indicated deadline, please contact us via international.scholarships@durham.ac.uk and we will do our best to support you.

     

    Important: When completing your postgraduate online academic application form for your programme of study: In the section of 'Funding' please answer 'Yes' to the question 'Have your either applied or are going to apply for a scholarship?’, then select ‘British Council Women in STEM Scholarship PGT’ from the drop-down menu, and put in 30th June 2026 as the expected award date. You are not required to upload any scholarship document at this point.

    The deadline to pay the deposit to secure your place at Durham University if you receive an offer will be postponed till after the result of this scholarship is released only if you have indicated you are applying to this scholarship in your academic application form.

    Durham University Applicant Portal

  2. Complete & send the Scholarship Form by 30th April 2026

    In addition to submitting the academic application above, please complete the British Council Women in STEM Scholarship Online Application Form by midnight (GMT) 30th April 2026:

    British Council Women in STEM Scholarship Online Application Form (the link to 2026/27 application form is currently under review and will be released in due course)

     

  3. More about this scholarship

    Accommodation will be provided in one of three Durham University Colleges, Hatfield College, Trevelyan College or Ustinov College.

     

    Hatfield and Trevelyan Colleges are both home to a diverse mix of undergraduates and postgraduate students, the first being Durham's second-oldest college, and the second a historically all female college, with a strong ethos around championing and development of women. Both colleges are led by members of the Science Faculty, with Hatfield College also demonstrating a strong track record for welcoming international scholars, with its Lioness Scholarship for women from developing countries. Ustinov is a specialist postgraduate college, with a diverse community of students from all over the globe.

  4. Ask us

    For further information or advice on this particular scholarship please email international.scholarships@durham.ac.uk including British Council Women in STEM in the subject heading. If you have any questions about entry requirements, general course application process, student life in Durham or anything else, please email visit the regional pages for further infromation.

Guidance

5 tips for applying for the Women in STEM Scholarship

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Durham University makes every effort to ensure that the information published or contained on its website is accurate. However, the University cannot guarantee the information may not subsequently be altered owing to circumstances beyond the University's reasonable control. Such circumstances include (but are not limited to) changes in Government policy or change of law. Whilst any changes will be incorporated into the University's website any person wishing to clarify the details of a particular scholarship/s should contact the University at international.scholarships@durham.ac.uk.

 

Get in touch

If you have any questions about whether you are eligible for a scholarship or the application process, get in touch with our International Relations Team:

International Relations Team

Durham University

Palatine Centre

Stockton Road

DH1 3LE, UK