British Council 70th Year Scholarships 2019-20

British Council 70th Year Scholarships 2019-20 British Council has launched the second edition of its 70th Anniversary Scholarship programme for Indian Women to pursue a master’s programme in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) in the United Kingdom. The scholarship programme, valued at GBP 1 million, will fund full tuition for 70 Indian women to study a Master’s programme in STEM for the academic year 2019-20, enabling young women to access some of the worlds best universities in UK British Council’s investment in women scholars supports Indian Prime Minister Modi’s shift to women-led development and also supports its objectives as below * Sustainable Development Goal to achieve gender equality and empower women and girls * Women who are likely to become leaders in their fields over the next twenty years Scholarship Details The scholarships are open to women across India. The scholarship will cover full tuition for Master’s in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), programme in a UK university starting September/ October 2019. Living and other related expenses will be borne by the candidate or their sponsor. Application process Interested students will need to submit their application for the scholarship through their chosen UK university. Please follow the steps provided below Step I: Check your eligibility 1. Do you plan to pursue a one year master’s programme in a STEM subject at a UK university in September 2019? 2. Do you have an admit to a UK University to pursue a STEM course of your choice? 3. Do you have excellent academic and extracurricular track record? 4. Are you a woman with a valid Indian passport? Step II: Formal admission offer for a Master’s programme in a STEM subject at a UK university 1. Contact your UK university’s international office or scholarship team 2. Confirm with the UK university if you will qualify for the British Council 70th Year Scholarships 2019-20 3. Request that you be nominated for the scholarshi