What is the purpose of the scholarship program?
This scholarship program aims to increase opportunities in STEM for women. This year, the British Council in Kazakhstan became a part of a scholarship program funding the first master’s degree for women in STEM at one of the 3 universities in the UK.
For the academic year 2023/24, a total of 15 scholarships are available for women from Europe and Central Asia.
Main benefits
- Academic prestige: the UK’s universities are amongst the world’s leaders in STEM subjects
- Economic support will include tuition fees, stipend, travel costs, visa and health coverage fees
- Special support for mothers
- English language support.
Universities will hold online presentations on March 14 and 28, 2023 – Registration is required at the link: https://forms.office.com/e/NTXNhTUHx2
- March 14 at 14.00 GMT (20:00 h. Astana time)
- March 28 at 10.00 GMT (16:00 h. Astana time)
Detailed information can be found on the website: https://kazakhstan.britishcouncil.org/study-uk/scholarship-women-stem (universities are indicated, links to their websites, where the process and deadline for submitting applications are described, the selection is carried out by the university).