Goldsmith University of London with support from the British Council is offering fully-funded British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM enrolled in eligible courses in the University for the 2022/23 academic year.
The scholarships have been created with the aim to help address the under-representation of women in STEM. Applicants will be required to demonstrate how studying on one of the selected programmes will support their future career advancement and/or capacity-building and socio-economic advancement of their country.
Goldsmiths, University of London Information
Founded in 1904, Goldsmiths, University of London is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of London (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Privy Council, Goldsmiths, University of London is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Goldsmiths, University of London offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 115 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM at Goldsmith University, applicants are to meet the following criteria:
- Be a woman.
- Have received and accepted an offer to study for one of the eligible programmes by 11:59pm (GMT) on Friday 1 April 2022.
- Have completed all components of an undergraduate degree that will enable you to gain entry onto a postgraduate programme at a UK university partner by the time you submit your application and be due to start your postgraduate programme in the UK during 2022.
- Have not previously studied at degree level or higher in the UK or lived recently in the UK.
- Meet the English language requirement.
- Demonstrate case for financial support.
Return to your country of citizenship for a minimum of two years after your scholarship award has ended.
You are not eligible for the 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
- Are currently in receipt of financial support or funding towards your study programme in the UK from any other source
- Have previously studied in the UK with funding from a UK Government-funded scholarship or a UK institutional scholarship/financial bursary.
Application Process
Go to British Council on www.gold.ac.uk to apply
Please note, that you must have applied to an eligible programme at Goldsmiths, University of London before applying for the British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM and that you must be holding an offer by 11:59pm (GMT) on Friday 1 April 2022 to be considered for a Scholarship.
Please ensure you have fully read and understood the eligibility criteria before applying.
You can apply now using our application form.
If you have any queries, please contact
Founded in 1904, Goldsmiths, University of London is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of London (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Privy Council, Goldsmiths, University of London is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Goldsmiths, University of London offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 115 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.