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British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM

Gratefully supported by the British Council, Durham University is delighted to announce five fully funded scholarships for female students from wider Europe interested in pursuing master's studies in STEM subjects at Durham University in 2026/27. The scholarships are specifically designed to support women pursuing master's degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields. The scholarship provides comprehensive financial support including full tuition fees, a 12-month stipend, return economy class flight, visa application fees, insurance, NHS surcharge, and other study-related costs. Recipients will be provided accommodation in one of three Durham University Colleges: Hatfield College, Trevelyan College, or Ustinov College. This scholarship aims to promote gender diversity in STEM fields and support talented female students from eligible countries in wider Europe and Central Asia.

Durham Inspired Computer Science: Hunt Scholarship

The Hunt Scholarship is a generous undergraduate scholarship supported by Durham Alumnus and former Netflix CPO, Dr Neil Hunt. The scholarship provides £4,000 per year for the duration of the recipient's Computer Science Programme at Durham University. This scholarship specifically aims to support low income applicants and those underrepresented in Computer Science to undertake a Computer Science degree. The award covers the full duration of study, including any foundation or integrated Masters programme, for up to 4 years. Applicants must have a household income below £42,875 as determined by Student Finance and must either be the first generation in their immediate family to attend university or be from a background currently underrepresented in Computer Science. The scholarship supports students pursuing all Computer Science programmes, and applicants reading Natural Sciences with a significant proportion of modules in Computer Science may also apply.

Durham Inspired Computer Science Scholarship

The Durham Inspired: Computer Science scholarships are offered due to the generous support of donors and are specifically designed to support applicants from underrepresented backgrounds pursuing Computer Science degrees at Durham University. The scholarship provides £4,000 per academic year for undergraduate students. One scholarship is available to applicants commencing their studies in October 2026. The scholarship aims to support low income applicants and those underrepresented in Computer Science, with preference given to applicants from the North East of England. The scholarship is available for a maximum of 4 years of undergraduate study, including foundation year or integrated masters programmes. Applicants must have a household income below £42,875 as determined by Student Finance, be the first generation in their immediate family to attend University, and be from a background currently underrepresented in Computer Science.

World-Leading Scholarship in Computer Science and Psychology

The University of St Andrews is pleased to offer a full scholarship funded by St Leonard's Postgraduate College to support an exceptional student undertaking doctoral research in the project 'From moving to meaning: Smarter tools for studying animal behaviour'. This scholarship supports doctoral research that develops AI-powered tools to analyze animal behavior by integrating pose detection with video and sound analysis. The research involves collaboration between the Schools of Computer Science and Psychology and Neuroscience, focusing on teaching computers to read pose, video, and sound together to determine behavior, reveal sensory inputs that drive action, and identify subtle signs of disease. The scholarship provides comprehensive support including full tuition fees and an annual stipend (£19,775 for 2026-2027) for up to 3.5 years full-time or 7.0 years part-time. Students will join St Andrews' vibrant postgraduate community and benefit from the University's research excellence, with over 88% of research rated as world-leading or internationally excellent.

World-Leading Scholarship in Computer Science and Modern Languages

The University of St Andrews offers a full scholarship funded by St Leonard's Postgraduate College to support an exceptional student undertaking doctoral research on 'Designing Techno-Cultural Ecologies: Prototyping Critical and Creative Interactions with Biodiversity.' This interdisciplinary PhD project investigates how digital technologies can be reconfigured to explore new frameworks for engaging with biodiversity, integrating environmental humanities, design research, and digital fabrication to prototype new forms of technological engagement. The research centres on the herbarium at the St Andrews Botanic Garden, aiming to reactivate it as a 'techno-cultural ecology' where biological archives, digital systems, and human perception intersect to produce new forms of understanding. The scholarship provides full tuition fee coverage and an annual stipend (£19,775 for 2025-2026) for up to 3.5 years full-time or 7 years part-time. Doctoral students at St Andrews benefit from being part of a vibrant postgraduate community at one of the world's leading research-intensive universities, with access to comprehensive training through the GRADskills programme and support from St Leonard's Postgraduate College and the University's Careers Centre.

St Leonard's College World-Leading Doctoral Scholarships

The University of St Andrews offers up to six full scholarships funded by St Leonard's Postgraduate College to support exceptional students undertaking doctoral research on topics contributing to the world-leading theme of the University Strategy. The scholarships comprise a full tuition fee award and an annual stipend. St Andrews is one of the leading research-intensive universities in the world, with more than 88% of research carried out rated as world-leading or internationally excellent according to the UK Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021. As a doctoral student, recipients will be part of a vibrant postgraduate community at St Leonard's Postgraduate College, which is at the heart of postgraduate life at St Andrews. Students will have access to comprehensive research skills development through the University's GRADskills programme, which provides academic, professional, and personal development opportunities. The Careers Centre offers dedicated support for postgraduate students to help them identify and achieve their career ambitions. The scholarships support doctoral students in contributing to ground-breaking research across a wide range of disciplines. Doctoral students receive intensive research training in their home School and benefit from being fully supervised and integrated into the research interests of academic staff. Recipients will be expected to submit their thesis for examination by the end of the award period.

St Andrews Access Award

The St Andrews Access Award was established to provide financial assistance with the cost of studying at the University of St Andrews. Depending on household income, eligible students could receive a non-repayable guaranteed award for the duration of their undergraduate course. The Access Awards are based on financial need, with students demonstrating below-average household income and a need for funding. Applicants with a household income less than £34,000 can apply once to be considered for various awards, including a monthly maintenance allowance, a contribution towards university or private accommodation, and a sports membership discount. Scholarship applications are particularly welcome from widening participation applicants including those living in SIMD decile 1-4 areas, care experienced students, estranged students, asylum seekers or refugees, and young carers. The award values vary based on household income, with care experienced students receiving the highest guaranteed award of £4,915 annually. The Access Award is paid annually for the duration of the undergraduate programme and may be funded from University, donor or external sources, including Wardlaw Scholarships and The Robertson Trust Scholarship.

Snowdon Trust Masters Scholarship

The Snowdon Trust Masters Scholarship has been designed to identify and accelerate exceptional disabled students through higher education, creating the influencers of the future. The scholarship is open to national and international disabled students who have the qualities needed to create change. The Snowdon Trust are looking for applicants who can communicate their aspiration to become an exceptional leader, a role model, or a pioneer in their area of expertise. This scholarship is available to prospective students at the University of St Andrews pursuing postgraduate (Masters) degrees across a wide range of academic disciplines including sciences, humanities, social sciences, and professional fields.