These 4 international scholarships are available for girls to pursue STEM higher education. Learn how to avail them..
Scholarship: Good news for female students dreaming of pursuing higher education in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Four international scholarships are on offer for girls seeking STEM higher education. The purpose of these scholarships is to provide financial support to female students and increase female participation in the STEM industry.
Let's explore the four scholarships offered to female students for STEM higher education and how to avail of them.
Women's Participation in STEM is Unsatisfactory
Women's participation in STEM education and industry is poor worldwide, including in India. According to UNESCO's 2024 report, only 22 percent of STEM-related jobs in G20 countries are held by women. Meanwhile, efforts are underway in India to increase female participation in STEM education. In this regard, female students are admitted to IITs through a supernumerary quota. In light of this, scholarships are offered to female students worldwide for STEM higher education, including four international scholarships.
IDP Destination Newcastle Scholarship
This scholarship, offered in partnership with Newcastle University, is awarded to high-performing female students in STEM. This scholarship will be awarded to female students pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate degrees in STEM from 2026. Under this scheme, the 100% tuition fee is waived.
King's College STEM Scholarship
King's College in London also offers STEM scholarships to female students. These scholarships are awarded by various departments at King's College. Scholarships are awarded to first-year undergraduate students. The scholarship provides $3,000 for three years.
BHW Scholarship for Women in STEM
BHW Group, a Texas-based mobile app development company, offers scholarships to female students pursuing STEM education. These scholarships are awarded for undergraduate and postgraduate studies in STEM fields. To receive this scholarship, female students must write an essay about their favorite app or an app that has positively impacted them. Selected essays receive a $3,000 scholarship. Applications are open until April 15th each year.
Nutanix Spark Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to female students from countries such as India, the United States, Germany, France, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Mexico, and Australia. The scholarships are available to female students pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate degrees in computer science, software, or electrical engineering in these countries. Each year, 10 scholarships are awarded, ranging from $1,000 to $5,000. Applications can be made till May 15, 2026.
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