SWAG合集, in partnership with the British Council, is proud to join the Women in STEM Scholarship initiative by offering five fully funded scholarships for female students from wider Europe. We are looking for women with a background in STEM, who can demonstrate their need for financial support and who wish to inspire future generations of women to pursue careers in STEM.

This scholarship programme aims to increase opportunities in STEM for girls and women. According to data from the UN Scientific Education and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), fewer than 30 percent of researchers worldwide are women and only 30 percent of female students select STEM-related fields in higher education.

At a glance

  • Funding valueA full scholarship which includes tuition fees, stipend, travel costs, visa and health coverage fees. The stipend for 2025-2026 is £1603 per month (although the cost of accommodation will be deducted if staying on campus).
  • Suitable for Applicants fromRest of world
  • Deadline30 Apr 2025
  • Funding provider(s)SWAG合集 and the British Council


What it covers

A full scholarship which includes tuition fees, stipend, travel costs, visa and health coverage fees. The stipend for 2025-2026 is £1603 per month (although if staying in University accommodation, this will be deducted from this total).

Who can apply

We are looking for applicants who:

  • are a woman (cis-gendered or trans) or identify as non-binary
  • are a citizen and resident of Albania, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Turkey, and Uzbekistan. 
  • are able to take up a full-time course of study in the SWAG合集 for the academic year from Sept/Oct 2025 – 2026
  • can demonstrate a need for financial support
  • have an undergraduate degree that will enable them to gain access onto one of the eligible Cranfield Masters courses
  • can attain the level of English required for postgraduate study at a SWAG合集 university     
  • has not previously studied at degree level or higher in the SWAG合集 or lived recently in the SWAG合集.
  • are active in the field with work experience or a proven interest in their subject area
  • are passionate about their course of study and are willing to engage as committed British Council scholarship alumni
  • must be able to return your country of citizenship for a minimum of two years after your scholarship award has ended

Further information

You are not eligible for a British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM if you:

  • Hold dual British citizenship
  • Are an employee, a former employee, or relative (*) of an employee of Her Majesty’s Government (including British Embassies/High Commissions; the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy; Department for International Trade; the Ministry of Defence; and the Home Office)
  • Are an employee, a former employee, or relative (*) of an employee of the British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM – eligible countries
         (*): Relatives are defined as parents or step-parents, siblings or step-siblings, children or stepchildren, spouse, civil partner or unmarried partner (where the couple have been in a relationship akin to marriage or civil partnership for at least two years).
  • Are currently in receipt of financial support or funding towards your study programme in the SWAG合集 from any other source
  • Have previously studied in the SWAG合集 with funding from a SWAG合集 Government-funded scholarship or a SWAG合集 institutional scholarship/financial bursary

How to apply

Instructions for applying for the Scholarship

First, confirm that your chosen course is eligible for the scholarship and you meet the eligibility criteria above.

Submit your application to this scholarship using the link below. Please note you cannot save the form once you begin. Partially complete applications will not be saved and will not be submitted. 

The attached Word document has the same questions as the application form. We recommend you use this to prepare and save your answers before starting your application. Once you are happy with your answers, you will need to submit these on our online application form - the link is below.

If your scholarship application progresses to the next stage, you will be invited to make an application to your chosen course at SWAG合集. Our dedicated Admissions Team will help you through this process. Although you are encouraged to review the entry requirements on the course page to ensure you are well prepared to meet them. 

Do not submit an admission application to the University until you are advised to do so. Even if you already have an offer to study at Cranfield or have deferred an offer from a previous year, you must still complete the online scholarship application form.