(Phnom Penh): The ASEAN-UK Women in STEM scholarship programme, co-funded by the British Council and the UK Mission to ASEAN, provides funding for one-year master’s degree courses at top ranking universities and research institutions within the UK, with the objective of increasing opportunities for women in STEM, strengthening female leadership in science and innovation, and promoting a more diverse and gender-representative STEM sector.

Each scholarship for the 2026-27 academic year is worth a minimum of £40,000, including tuition fees, living stipends, travel and visa costs, health coverage fees and English language support.

The life-changing scholarships provide access to world-leading science and research universities in the UK and platforms to connect with experts in STEM and the UK’s global network of alumni.

Aspiring women in STEM scholars from all 11 ASEAN Member States can apply for the scheme to study selected courses at our two partner universities in the UK, Cranfield University and Stirling University.

The British Council’s Global Head of Enabling Research & Science, Jen Bardsley, said: “It’s fantastic to be able to run our Women in STEM scholarship programme again for the 2026-27 academic year. The programme represents lowering barriers to STEM careers for women and really creating a more inclusive and diverse set of voices in science, which we know leads to better science and improved outcomes for everyone.”

Dominic Williams, British Ambassador to Cambodia said: “During my tenure as Ambassador to Cambodia, I have been consistently impressed with the contributions Cambodia’s amazing women are making in diverse areas, from AI to climate to health. But we still need to do more to ensure that Cambodia’s women are fairly represented at the top of every profession, including technical areas.

I’m really pleased that the UK is doing its part to support this, through offering gifted Cambodian women the opportunity to study a Master’s degree in a STEM subject at a world-class UK university. I look forward to seeing even more Cambodian women blazing a trail in future!”

To see details of scholarships which are available in Cambodia, please visit British Council scholarships for women in STEM | British Council (https://cambodia.britishcouncil.org/british-council-scholarships-women-stem-1). Applications for ASEAN-UK Women in STEM scholarships are open until late April 2026.
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