Are you a woman looking to advance your career? You could receive a scholarship to study for a master's degree at University of Bristol. Unlock your potential and embark on a transformative educational journey with this prestigious scholarship, designed to empower and nurture the brightest female minds. 

Introducing Scholarships for Women 2025 in collaboration with the British Council and University of Bristol, and supported by Sir Tang Shiu Kin Education Trust. This opportunity offers 4 fully funded seats for aspiring scholars to pursue their academic dreams and advance their careers in specific subjects

We are looking for women who:

Can take up a course of study in the UK for the academic year from September / October 2025-2026
Can demonstrate a need for financial support
Have an undergraduate degree that will enable them to gain access onto one of the pre-selected postgraduate courses at a UK university (for master’s level)
Can attain the level of English required for postgraduate study at a UK university 
Are active in the field with work experience or a proven interest in their subject area
Are passionate about their course of study and are welling to engage as committed British Council scholarship alumni

Contact international-scholarships@bristol.ac.uk with any queries.

 

 

Scholarship includes

  • full 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, and thesis printing
  • visa and insurance / NHS surcharge costs
  • ad hoc costs such as heavy baggage allowance
  • reasonable adjustments costs for scholars with disabilities.

Eligibility criteria

Scholars must:

  • identify as a woman
  • are a passport holder and permanent resident of Hong Kong.
  • are classed as an overseas student for fee purposes
  • have not previously studied at degree level or higher in the UK or lived recently in the UK
  • do not hold dual British citizenship
  • can demonstrate need for financial support
  • have submitted an application to study a qualifying one-year full-time master's degree. It must start in September 2025, and be in one of the eligible programmes
  • will return to their country of citizenship for a minimum of two years after their scholarship has ended.

How to apply

Please visit University of Bristol's scholarship application site.

Deadline

Applications close at 11:59 pm (UK time) on Wednesday 30 April 2025.

Contact international-scholarships@bristol.ac.uk with any queries.
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