Scholarship

Applied Environmental Sciences MSc Awards - Women in Mining (WIM) UK

University of St Andrews
Award Not specified
Closing date 57 days left · Jun 16, 2026
Location Global
For Individuals

About this opportunity

The School of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of St Andrews invites applicants for the Applied Environmental Sciences MSc to apply for a Women in Mining (WIM) UK Scholarship. This scholarship provides one tuition fee award for one academic year. Founded in 2006, Women in Mining UK (WIM UK) advocates and speaks for women in the mining sector, informing industry participants and decision-makers of the challenges and opportunities women face in pursuing careers in mining companies and other mining-related businesses. The award is available to students from Scotland and the rest of the UK studying full-time or part-time. Applicants must have achieved a minimum 2:1 undergraduate BSc or BEng, or have equivalent experience. The scholarship application requires supporting documents including an academic or professional reference, university transcripts, and a CV detailing academic background and research experience. Applicants must also provide statements describing their commitment to a career in the Earth and environmental science sector and explaining how the funding will help them attend the MSc course.
12 - 13 mo
1 award
Week of June 29, 2026

Who can apply

Applicant Types

individual

Residency

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Project Locations

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Region

United Kingdom

Gender

women

Priority Groups

women_in_stem

How to apply

Stages

  1. 1 single_stage

Required documents

cv · transcripts · references

Review process

Academic merit assessment with consideration of commitment to career in Earth and environmental science sector and connection to St Andrews or Fife

Restrictions

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