To provide a world-class education for high-calibre international students, the University of Manchester is offering Women in STEM Scholarships for the academic year 2023-2024.
This scholarship programme supported by the British Council aims to increase opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM) for girls and women.
Summary
Great opportunity for international students to get financial assistance in the UK.
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( votes)Founded in 1824, the University of Manchester is a public research university in Manchester, England. It is a well-known UK institution that attracts thousands of students worldwide to study annually. The University of Manchester is considered a red-brick university, a product of the civic university movement of the late 19th century.
Why choose to study at the University of Manchester? Students will rapidly learn skills and gain exposure to experiences that will set them apart in this job market. It was rankings, placing up 8th in Europe and 6th in the UK, or our research the University of Manchester has a reputation for excellence that influenced our students to choose Manchester. It is the best research facility and has a dynamic research culture that encourages innovative, cross-disciplinary collaboration. They work across disciplines and beyond the university, connecting the brightest minds to find innovative solutions to the world’s most significant challenges.
Application Deadline: The deadline for application form submission is 30 April 2023.
Brief Description
- University or Organization: The University of Manchester
- Department: Faculty of Science and Engineering
- Course Level: Postgraduate (master’s courses in STEM)
- Award: Fully-funded
- Number of Awards: 5
- Access Mode: Online
- Nationality: International
- The award can be taken in the UK.
Eligibility
- Eligible Countries: Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka
- Eligible Course or Subjects: Postgraduate degree course in the MSc Pollution and Environmental Control, MSc Renewable Energy and Clean Technology, MSc Geosciences for Sustainable Energy, MSc Subsurface Energy Engineering, MSc Advanced Manufacturing Technology, and Systems Management, MSc Advanced Process Integration and Design, MSc Biomaterials
- Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the given criteria:
- be a woman, or identify as a woman
- be a passport holder and permanent resident of Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, or Sri Lanka;
- be in receipt of a conditional or unconditional offer for September 2023 entry to study on an eligible postgraduate course at the University of Manchester
- demonstrate a case for financial support;
- return to your country of citizenship for a minimum of two years after your scholarship award has ended
- demonstrate that you are active in the field of study with work experience or with a proven interest in the course area you are applying for
- demonstrate plans for future contribution to capacity-building and socio-economic advancement through the benefits achieved after graduating and returning to your home country;
- demonstrate a plan and passion for engaging other women and girls in STEM from your home country;
- agree to your personal data being shared with the British Council as a condition of applying for the bursary;
- agree to maintain contact with the British Council and act as an ambassador for the UK and engage with activities as part of a British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM alumnus during and after your study in the UK. Any involvement in these activities during your study in the UK will take up no more than five hours per term
- have completed all components of an undergraduate degree that will enable you to gain entry into a postgraduate programme at a UK university, and be due to start your postgraduate programme in the UK during 2022 by the time of registration.
How to Apply
- How to Apply: The students can log in to the university’s application portal and apply accordingly. All eligible students will be considered upon application.
- Supporting Documents: The students must submit academic records, a CV, two references, and recommendation letters.
- Admission Requirements: Students must fulfil admission requirements to study at the University of Manchester.
- Language Requirements: All international students must verify their English language proficiency by meeting their English language requirements.
Benefits
The fully-funded award includes:
- tuition fees;
- a monthly stipend at the rate of £1,236 per month (for up to 12 months) to cover living costs, including accommodation;
- where applicable, accompanying child allowance for scholars consistent with UK visa requirements;
- IELTS exam fee (for scholars without a valid test of English);
- return economy-class travel from home country to the UK;
- study-related costs, such as essential travel, materials, equipment, and thesis printing;
- visa and insurance/NHS surcharge costs