ASEAN-UK SAGE: Women in STEM Scholarships

Type of award

Scholarship

Managing department

International Office

Value

Fully funded scholarship

Specified use

International tuition fees.


Up to 12-months monthly stipend at the rate of £1,603 per month to cover costs of living, including accommodation.


IELTS exam fee (for scholars without a valid test of English).


Return economy-class travel from home country to UK.


Study-related costs, such as essential travel, materials, equipment, thesis printing etc.
Visa and insurance/NHS surcharge costs.


Ad hoc costs (heavy baggage allowance etc.).


Reasonable adjustments costs for scholars with disabilities.

Tenable period

The award is to be used for the September 2025 entry only. It cannot be deferred.

Continuation of award

Continuation of the award is subject to satisfactory progress.

Number available

6

Funding provider

This award is internal.

ASEAN-UK SAGE and The University of Manchester

Level(s) of study

This funding is available to students undertaking the following types of study:

  • Postgraduate taught

Allowed study options

This funding is available to students undertaking the following modes of study:

  • Full-time

Subject restrictions

This funding is available to students undertaking study in:

  • Biomaterials
  • Biomedical Sciences
  • Computer Science
  • Environmental Sciences
  • Medicine

Academic requirements

Applicants must normally have completed all components of an undergraduate degree at the time of submitting the application for the scholarship but the British Council can consider final awards pending on a case-by-case basis.

Nationality restrictions

This funding is available to international students.

Other eligibility criteria

Applicants must be or identify as a woman. Full information eligibility including eligible programmes can be found at https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/international/finance-and-scholarships/funding/women-in-stem-scholarships/

Applicants must be a passport holder and permanent resident of one of the eligible countries: Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand or Timor-Leste.

Application procedure

Eligible offer holders will be invited to apply via email if they gain an offer before the application deadline.

Closing date

30 April 2025

Decision date

Successful applicants will be notified by 12 June 2025.

Contact details for enquiries