Colombian women will be able to study for free in the UK

In the middle of the commemoration of International Women’s Day, it is good to remember and keep in mind the professions and fields of study in which historically it was believed that women had no place, but over the years the representation of women within them has favorably increased. Currently, there is an offer of scholarships in United Kingdom comprehensive courses for Colombian women working in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

through the British Council 100 women from America, Asia and Europe will be able to access Masters in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, STEM in English Science Technology Engineering and Mathematicss, at 21 universities across the UK. The scholarships are part of the Women in Stem program of the international organization in which it is expected that Colombian women access this higher education abroad.

In the case of the Latin America region, quotas have been opened for women from countries such as Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, Jamaica, Mexico, Peru and Venezuela who are interested in strengthening their knowledge in these areas so that they apply for scholarships and, in the same way, enrich their curriculum vitae and can continue to work within the STEM.

Regarding the scholarships, the organization pointed out that the beneficiaries will have advantages in “tuition fees, monthly stipend, travel expenses, visa fees and medical expenses. The scholarship also includes the option to include additional support for women with dependent children or family members”. In addition, to remove doubts about the process, the British Council has announced that the webinar will take place on March 16 at 5:00 p.m. (Colombian time). “British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM”.

There are many programs focusing on different engineering, science and technology open in 21 universities in the UK which are willing to receive the beneficiaries with the idea of ​​continuing to strengthen the relations, academic and cultural exchanges between our country and the Kingdom. -United .

Interested persons can consult the open programs of each university on the official website of the British Council and complete your registration here. As read on the page “applications should be sent directly to the universities participants” and if they are accepted, the scholarship is open. Depending on the university chosen by the woman, the deadline to apply can be mid-March or the end of the same month.

The conditions that women who wish to apply must meet, in addition to those established by each educational institution, by the international organization are the candidates who are available to do a master’s degree in the United Kingdom during the academic year that will take place between September/October 2023-24.

Moreover, they can show that need financial help to access all the benefits that the program offers to its beneficiaries. It is important that candidates also have a university degree which will grant them access to some of the shortlisted Masters programs at a UK university, preferably in the fields of science and technology.

It also requires a high level English level for postgraduate or research study at a UK university. However, the program has also announced that it offers an advantage of English language support (IELTS) for those who manage to gain acceptance from universities.

Finally, these people must be active professionals with Work experience o Demonstrated interest in the chosen field of study; as well as passion for their studies and willingness to participate as British Council scholars.