The scholarship program, which is in collaboration with 21 universities in the UK, “will offer scholars a fully-funded master’s degree or an Early Academic Fellowship at a UK university.
The third cohort of Scholarships for Women in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) was made public on Friday by the British Council Pakistan .
In a press release, it was stated that more than 100 scholarships were available for women STEM scholars from Asia and the Americas to pursue a master’s degree in the UK, 48 of which were designated for women STEM scholars from Pakistan and other South Asian nations. These scholarships were given out on a merit basis without regard to a particular country’s cap.
Through their exposure to the knowledge in the renowned STEM fields in the UK, the selected women scholars will be able to advance their careers in STEM and encourage research and innovation in their own nations.
The scholarship programme, which is in collaboration with 21 universities in the UK, “will offer scholars a fully-funded master’s degree or an Early Academic Fellowship at a UK university, including covering tuition fees, stipend, travel expenses, visa fees, health coverage fees, special support for mothers, and English language support,” it said.
By actively participating in the alumni network, the scholars will have a long-lasting platform to connect with the UK and encourage the next generation of female STEM professionals. 15 women scholars from Pakistan were among the 115 scholars chosen worldwide for the previous cohort, according to the statement.
Amir Ramzan, Country Director for the British Council in Pakistan, said “UK has a world-renowned higher education sector that is truly international. These scholarships will give gifted women the chance to seize a once-in-a-lifetime chance to advance their careers in their preferred STEM fields and then use the experience to do more good when they get back home.”
He claims that Pakistani scholars from the previous year pursued exciting and varied studies in fields like data and decision analytics, virtual and augmented reality, and environmental sustainability.
I would strongly recommend that talented women from all over Pakistan apply as soon as possible for this scholarship.
The scholarship is also open to women with dependants to apply, with extra support. The deadline for application differs according to university – but are between March and May 2023. British Council encouraged students to check individual university deadlines.