British Council scholarships for Women

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

This scholarship is not available for 2027 entry.

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.