British Council scholarships for Women

This scholarship is for those who wish to inspire future generations of women to pursue their academic dreams. We are looking for women who can demonstrate their need for financial support to study in the UK.

This scholarship programme aims to increase opportunities for women. It covers full costs (up to agreed limits for each element) associated with the programme study, including:

• full tuition fees
• monthly stipend of £1732 per month to cover living costs including accommodation, for up to 12 months.
• IELTS exam fee (for scholars without a valid Test of English)
• return economy class travel from home country to UK (including to and from airport)
• study related costs, such as materials, equipment, and thesis printing
• visa and insurance and NHS surcharge costs
• reasonable adjustments costs for scholars with disabilities.
• ad hoc exceptional costs on a case-by-case basis

Eligible scholars must:

• identify as a woman
• be a permanent resident of, and hold valid passport of Hong Kong
• applicants must be permanent residents of the Hong Kong Special Region of the People's Republic of China and hold a Hong Kong Special Administrative Region permanent identity card at the time of application
• have not previously studied at degree level or higher in the UK or lived recently in the UK
• do not hold dual British citizenship
• will return to their country of citizenship for a minimum of two years after their scholarship has ended
• can demonstrate a need for financial support
• be classified as an overseas student for fee purposes
• have submitted an application to study a qualifying one-year full-time master's degree programme starting in September 2026.

Apply using the British Council Scholarships for Women (Hong Kong) online application form.

There will be a Webinar on 4 March. During this webinar the International Scholarships team will share more information, including:

• eligibility criteria
• how to apply
• key dates.

Sign up for the webinar if you would like to attend.

Applications close on 30 April 2026 at 10 am UK time.

We expect successful applicants to be informed in June 2025.

Applicants who defer their studies cannot defer their scholarship.

If you are awarded a scholarship, you agree to act as a good ambassador for the University of Bristol. You will at times will be asked to participate in events or promotional activities. Any involvement in these activities will take up no more than five hours per term.

Data Sharing:

This scholarship is delivered in partnership with the British Council and supported by Sir Tang Shiu Kin Education Trust. By applying for this scholarship, you are agreeing to your personal data being shared with the British Council.

Other sources of funding:

You may also be interested in applying for our University of Bristol international scholarships or use our funding search tool to see what other funding may be available to you.